I'm graduating college, but it hasn't gone 100% how it should have. I struggled both academically and mentally (have been getting help for both, but it's a process without any "magic bullet"). I have had a lot of pressure from all sides of the family to go into medicine, but I have to see how it is first (through an internship). How do I confidently defuse their nagging questions and bring them back to reality?
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2013 -
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I teach college students. One otherwise capable student I have taught this year has struggled in particular ways that suggest s/he might have a learning disability or similar. The school's office for student disability service can provide testing &c if the student contacts them. What is the best way to discuss this with the student and recommend they seek assistance?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 29, 2013 -
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I am a (new) professor at a small, rural university. One of my students has had to take an emergency leave due to a death in their family. Aside from assuring them that they need not think about their schoolwork at all, and that we'll work it out when they're ready, is there anything else I can do to support them?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2013 -
19 answers
I'm finally realizing that even though I'm at a huge school, people won't just magically come to me, so I'm trying to make new friends, go new places, and enjoy myself. I want to be the guy that everyone knows, who is always busy. Problem is, I don't understand how to start since I don't know anyone, and since I've been in this situation for two years now, I can't play the "new in town" card anymore. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2013 -
33 answers
College sophomore at very demanding school would like your best advice/tips for handling ADD.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 15, 2013 -
10 answers
21 year old college student with past relationship experience, but I can't get a date to save my life. I believe I know the problem(s) but I'm unsure how to get started in term of solving things.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 25, 2013 -
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I'm a web designer/developer. I've been self taught my whole life, but now that I'm getting higher up in my career and more people interested in me as upper level management experience. I dropped out of college and taught myself everything I know. Now, though, I'm wondering if I need to go back to school for a degree to progress any higher.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 24, 2013 -
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I'm about to start running a community college multimedia lab, aimed at providing kids with the resources to make videos. I'm looking for software that'll make it (relatively) easy to administer. Specific hopes and dreams inside…
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2013 -
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Help! I’m having trouble adjusting to college and accepting myself, and it’s stressing me out. What can I do to fix this? Lots of details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 16, 2013 -
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I've been saving big into a college fund since my child was born 8 years ago, on the order of $900 per month. I recently checked the 529 plan that was receiving the funds and it is currently at $90k. There is still a decade before the child would enter college, and by most estimates that could mean a doubling and a bit more if market averages do ok. My investment guy says a kid in the year 2022 might need $300k for tuition at a prestigious college and that I should continue. I think I'm pretty well set for now and it could be around $200k by then with no added input. Should I continue putting money away in this account or should I divert that into my own retirement (which is doing well too, but could always be better)? Or contribute less? When is enough enough for college?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 31, 2012 -
22 answers
In the field of software development, is it better to have 5+ years experience or a Bachelor's Degree? (snowflake)
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2012 -
22 answers
Met a girl who could be perfect for me. I'm not generally 'good' with women or relationships. How can I best attempt to make something work with this one? (Special snowflake details inside)
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 9, 2012 -
21 answers
I'm applying for new jobs and struggling to figure out how to word my "reason for leaving" in an unusual situation.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 4, 2012 -
11 answers
How do I find a consultant or service to provide admission/application advice to an adult returning to university? I am in Ontario, Canada.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 2012 -
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I'm a 21 years old girly-girl going into my junior year of college. I had a 'simple' surgery in November go horribly awry, leaving me on bed-rest for weeks, and initially fully fecally incontinent. I had to leave the semester early to recuperate, and took the spring semester off, and haven't interacted with my peers since I left. I am supposed to start school again on Tuesday. I'm largely better, and certainly out of diapers. Unfortunately though, gas still passes through me totally freely, and I'm absolutely petrified at the thought of being flatulent in quiet classrooms and lectures, etc. The noise is my only concern. Does anyone have any suggestions for ways I can silence my gas?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 3, 2012 -
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How do I deal with the conflict between my therapist's professional boundaries and the information my college wants? Also, how to deal with the trust issues this is creating?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 12, 2012 -
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At the end of year 2, our son has a balance owing to his college of about $500, for parking tickets, library fines, etc. Unless this is paid, he can't register for classes for the coming year. Are we being mean not to pay it, or loan it to him?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 25, 2012 -
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I'm trapped in an untennable situation and am unsure how to get out. After leaving school for medical/depression related issues, I've been forced to move back home with my family. I have a couple of options that look somewhat promising in terms of escaping, but I'm paralyzed and don't know which way to go. Help? Typical snowflake stuff within.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2012 -
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My situation is as follows: I graduated from high school in 2008. I have since been taking classes very part-time working towards a B.S. in Biochemistry. I do not have any student loan debt and have been working in retail. The problems:
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 7, 2012 -
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Why did my depression go away immediately after I finally started moving towards treating it? Why did it come back? Is this something that's normal when you're trying to treat depression?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 3, 2012 -
12 answers
I am at wits end with myself. How can I kick this procrastination habit once and for all (despite many failures)?
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posted by anonymous
on May 24, 2012 -
22 answers
Starting therapy... where to look? And the catch... I'm only here for the summer? Then what? More inside.
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2012 -
4 answers
I've been addicted to the Internet for a decade now and every aspect of my life has been affected. Help me rejoin society, get past this, learn time management skills, develop a work ethic, and piece my life back together.
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2012 -
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I have depression. I was just fired from my part-time job at my university for "inconsistent attendance" during shifts for the past two semesters. I realize that I can't get my job back, but how can I prevent this in the future?
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posted by anonymous
on May 11, 2012 -
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A couple of awesome things are happening in my life right now, and when I told my girlfriend about them, she was quite critical of them. At the time I brushed it off, but a couple days later, I'm feeling quite bothered by her reaction. Should I bring this up to her? Is there a healthy way to do so? Or should I just let sleeping dogs lie?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2012 -
40 answers
What happens if I apply to a 4 year university without disclosing my short stints at community colleges?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 18, 2012 -
12 answers
CollegeTransferFilter: I have been accepted at two colleges, with deposits due May 1. But I won't hear from the other schools until after May 1. Advice?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 31, 2012 -
6 answers
How do I 'get better' when I have conflicts with my own support system? My mom wants me to get better, but I'm easily irritated by her and now I'm moving to be close to her while seeking the help I need. TL;DR in the end because I just have a lot of issues :/
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 24, 2012 -
8 answers
How do I help my college-aged daughter? I think she drinks too much and her friends are a contributing factor.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2012 -
47 answers
I lied about going to college whilst living with my mom. She still doesn't know. It's getting time for her to file taxes, and things could go very wrong.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 10, 2012 -
30 answers
How can I better manage and balance and save my relationship, college, and work along with my ADD?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2012 -
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How do I explain a university medical withdrawal to a prospective employer without damaging my chances of being hired?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 21, 2012 -
17 answers
Ok, so I've been having this problem lately (and I think it's related to my recent depression) where I meet new people and kind of expect that I'll never develop any friendship with them, but then it actually does happen, and I realize in horror that when they bring up previous conversations we've had, I act completely clueless because I didn't bother to remember it in the first place, and they say something like, "Remember we were talking about how my mom lives literally right next door to you?" (seriously, that happened today) and I remember suddenly, but clearly have already made it obvious that I didn't remember it in the first place... That's been happening a lot lately, and I want to know how to recall what I talked about with people more.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 1, 2011 -
8 answers
I have a close family friend who is currently a freshman in college. Long explanation inside, the general question is if I should talk to him about it, or tell the parents?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 27, 2011 -
59 answers
I've been accused of cheating on an exam, and I am in danger of losing my scholarship, but I don't think I cheated. Help!
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 26, 2011 -
80 answers
I'm really stressed about college right now. My grades are lower than ever (though not terribly low); I'm afraid I just can't do my major or that I'll disappoint my parents or just suck at school. What should my next steps be?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 13, 2011 -
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I agreed to take a teaching job at certain community college, and now, just two weeks away from the beginning of the semester, it looks like a much better job is about to come through for me. What are the ethical considerations of backing out?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 8, 2011 -
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I want to go back to college but I feel like I'm starting all over again and don't even know if I can get back in! I'm posting this anonymously because my lack of college degree deeply embarrasses me. More details about my situation inside...
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 7, 2011 -
27 answers
I've accepted that I likely won't be completely over my ex until after we both graduate. Considering that, how can I deal with being around her?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 24, 2011 -
12 answers
A ridiculous question: I went to Haverford College (outside of Philly), and a pizza place nearby in Villanova (Connestoga? Campus Corner? I don't know) had an awful cartoon poster of zany college life, and for some reason I've always wanted to get a closer look. The only thing I remember is some hapless partier sitting on the toilet the next morning with the phrase "beer stinkies" hovering above him.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 12, 2011 -
5 answers
Adjunct faculty interview coming up; I have a blog that might raise some eyebrows -- should I take my name off it/delete posts?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 15, 2011 -
21 answers
I feel depressed and completely unmotivated by school. I think its correlated with the fact I'm in a new relationship.
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2011 -
8 answers
If you were 22 and making a good amount of money at a new job for the first time, what would you be doing now to have a better life later?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 12, 2011 -
59 answers
How do I make the most of this quarter, rediscover myself, and recover from hitting rock bottom?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 5, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm looking for a college admissions consultant that can guide me through the college transfer process.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 17, 2011 -
5 answers
