So after reaching the unpleasant realization that even if I get a 4.0 this semester, my GPA won't be as high as it was before my horrible Semester Of 2012. I am a Junior and planning to apply to med school after a gap year, so now is REALLY not the time to hit a downward trend. I had a string of grades lower than I usually perform to, and I am SO discouraged right now. I know it's my fault and I take full responsibility...
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posted by grifninetoo
on Jan 5, 2013 -
35 answers
I am graduating next May (2013) with a Bachelors of Science in Applied Computing Technology from Colorado State University. I have 3 years IT & Network Support experience and just about 2.5 years web development experience through Student positions. I've done the whole freelance thing for the last 5 years as a Wordpress theme guy. How do I approach getting a full time job after college?
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posted by snow_mac
on Jul 17, 2012 -
9 answers
Was lied to by my school about my degree-- required to commute--got a (not so random) grant from my college for transportation costs. Then I received a not-so-nice e-mail about my financial aid. How to proceed through these murky waters and still make it out ahead? (Rather long) details behind the cut.
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posted by camylanded
on Jul 13, 2012 -
10 answers
I have recently
lost my health insurance. While it is possible I will be reinstated to
the plan I lost, which is provided in conjunction with my school, I need to be insured again ASAP, and I don't mind the possibility of doubling up on insurance for a short period of time. New Yorkers, do you know of any affordable (<$500 or so per month) plans I might be eligible for? I am a full time college student.
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posted by ocherdraco
on Apr 25, 2012 -
9 answers
In the last couple months I've come to realize that I am not alone. My personality is my problem and it is what has made this post-college thing so hard on me.
ENTPs are sort of visionaries who can be the best and innovate and succeed at anything we put our heart to but we get bored very easily if we aren't socially, creatively satisfied and doing some "analysis" or "innovation" or "problem solving". We also don't take well to being "told what to do".
(Sort of like a cross between Steve Jobs (visionary, creative, secretly self-obsessed) Calvin (from the comic), Jack Sparrow, The Joker, and Wile E. Coyote. )
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posted by sawyerrrr
on Jan 9, 2012 -
69 answers
I need to find student loans in order to go back to college in September, but my parents have terrible credit and I can't find an alternative cosigner. I don't know what to do.
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posted by JimBennett
on Jul 11, 2011 -
10 answers
I dropped out of college with one class to go. How do I go about taking that one class four years later?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2011 -
11 answers
What would be the "best" commercial bank, credit union, or other financial institution for a college student in Southern California?
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posted by mtomanelli
on Jan 31, 2011 -
4 answers
Is it normal for a college to not refund someone if they have paid above the cost of tuition and fees?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 28, 2010 -
18 answers
Help me find this blog post or online article in which a professor humorously reverses classic student excuses for lateness/underperformance!
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posted by Bardolph
on Aug 4, 2010 -
6 answers
42 year old man applying to college for the first time. What to put on a resume or CV to reflect life experience as well as work experience?
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posted by greta simone
on May 27, 2010 -
10 answers
If you were given $2000 to do something wacky and fun for 400 college students, what would you do?
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posted by elsewhen
on Feb 9, 2010 -
22 answers
I'm about to finish second year of Software Engineering at my mid-tier Canadian university and have no intention of continuing any further. I'd like to transfer into one of the more prestigious colleges in the US, although getting in seems like a complete crapshoot given my current circumstances. What course of action can I take in the coming months that would greatly increase my chances of being accepted?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 3, 2010 -
12 answers
I'm starting up a textbook digitization business on campus which converts physical textbooks into PDFs: Is the legal grey area that this falls into more of a legal deathwish?
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posted by gacxllr9
on Dec 29, 2009 -
25 answers
Help a young boy make the right decision! Any and all advice for a soon-to-be-undergrad trying to secure his future!
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posted by Griffinlb
on Dec 16, 2009 -
42 answers
Help me network like a professional. What are common mistakes that soon-to-be graduates make at network events? What is proper etiquette for name exchanges, gracefully making one's way into a group conversation, and how one does one make an impression without coming off too strong? Particulars after the break.
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posted by cgomez
on Oct 16, 2009 -
7 answers
My college's biological sciences dept has run out of student internship/research positions. The professors have emailed me back, saying that they
might have openings in the spring. But I want to do something
now. What are my other options? I'm in Los Angeles.
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posted by Xere
on Sep 28, 2009 -
10 answers
What kind of website would you, a college student, find useful?
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posted by 913
on Aug 27, 2009 -
28 answers
What are some universities which teach in French that a student from the U.S. should consider? (Especially in Quebec.)
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posted by non-kneebiter
on May 19, 2009 -
6 answers
I'm an Environmental Policy & Planning Major (3rd year). I've been applying to internships over the past weeks for Spring and Summer positions. Great news: I've already been accepted to Greenpeace's "Organizing Term" and I have two other positions I will soon hear a yes/no on for Spring.
Bad News: The Greenpeace Organizing Term program will cost me $4000. The program itself is an intensive mix of activities, virtually on a full-time basis (for 2 months of summer, out of 3), including classroom trainings, expeditions to other states (as well as another country for meeting with other international activists), media trainings, and some readings. All of it is included with the cost (including flight/transport/food for a week).
What to do? (More in the extended explanation):
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posted by Risiko
on Feb 14, 2009 -
13 answers
I'm in my first year of law school and also a first-time student loan borrower. I ended up having a decent amount of loan money left in my bank account at the end of the semester. Should I pay it back or hang on to it?
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posted by SuperNova
on Dec 22, 2008 -
9 answers
Where can I disappear in the world? I'm stuck between majors in college, and want to take a 6 month to 2 year break from school.
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posted by bradly
on Nov 7, 2008 -
18 answers
How does one make the transition between "college student" and business professional" without being wasteful?
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posted by DonSlice
on Sep 6, 2008 -
23 answers
I'm an undergrad (rising sophomore) interested in going to law school. Is it worth it to become an NALA Certified Paralegal?
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posted by Picklegnome
on Jul 23, 2008 -
11 answers
I am looking for the best general student loan company. What are your experienes with specific student loan companies?
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posted by Black_Umbrella
on Jul 3, 2008 -
3 answers
How does one apply for financial aid at a public university as an independent party? This is to imply there will not be financial assistance from the parent/guardian; is there a way for their income to be excluded as criteria in evaluating aid eligibility?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2008 -
11 answers
How many college students are there in NYC? Any good sources/cites to back the statistic up would be great too!
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posted by pithy comment
on Feb 14, 2008 -
5 answers
I used to be a model student. This semester was truly humbling. Do you have any suggestions to help me hone my study habits, regain motivation, and minimize distractions in the final three semesters before graduation?
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posted by clearly
on Dec 11, 2007 -
18 answers
I have an entire year of semi-boredom ahead of me. What projects can I do in this time period, that are substantial, inexpensive, can be done on the side whilst attending college, and will help me avoid looking back and regretting a wasted youth? I've made a font, almost completed writing a book, learnt how to do the splits. What else can I do, other than churn out more fonts and books? Are there any lists of to-do things out there?
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posted by Xere
on Sep 10, 2007 -
31 answers
What would be a good interview book for a graduating college student who has tried to interview, but comes up short?
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posted by debit
on Mar 18, 2007 -
18 answers
I've got the opportunity to do an American Exchange next Autumn from my UK University for about 15 weeks. What are the key culture changes that I'll experience? Of course, there's
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posted by philsi
on Dec 11, 2006 -
17 answers
Any useful tips for settling in to first week in college / university? Any funny anecdotes of your first week in college / university?
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posted by philsi
on Sep 14, 2006 -
29 answers
[Internship filter] Any ideas for a summer internship for a college student? Here are her stats: not a U.S. citizen, but can work in the U.S.; native speaker of Russian and Turkmen, fluent speaker of English and Turkish, moderate speaker of Spanish; business major; very personable; college sophomore. Paid internship would be best, but any place that could lead to a future job would be good.
posted by k8t
on Dec 4, 2005 -
8 answers
A young woman that I am helping has recently left her home country (a totalitarian regime by any account) and is going to be attending undergraduate university in the U.S. in the fall. The school has given her a full ride as her family lives in extreme poverty. After she is done with school, she'll probably want to stay in the U.S., what sort of major should she choose so that she'll have the best chance of getting a job after that will provide her with a visa? I know some will say to choose what she loves, but she needs to be strategic.
posted by k8t
on Jun 24, 2005 -
22 answers
