Smart people who did badly in college - how did you regain your footing and develop your work ethic and study skills?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Nov 20, 2011 -
21 answers
Should I go to a less expensive branch of a university from a distance (online) where I may end up commuting to? Or should I go to in-person courses at an (extremely) expensive university that is close to home and has a great department for my major? (Specific details inside!)
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posted by camylanded
on Nov 20, 2011 -
19 answers
Im 21 years old, depressed, stressed, and never had a girlfriend. What am I doing wrong?
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posted by Parh6512
on Nov 16, 2011 -
19 answers
I go to a California community college that writes course descriptions for every class it offers, but it doesn't display them on the actual class schedule. The college has an obscure web application (which I just found) that will give you the description if you enter in the course number, but it's barely advertised (it took me three semesters to find it). How do I go about getting the (much needed) course descriptions displayed with the class schedule? Is this an issue I need to join the ASB to get publicised? Is there another way to go about this? I want to make a stink, because for a year and a half now I've been dealing with inadequate or often nonexistent class descriptions which have made choosing the appropriate classes a challenge.
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posted by malapropist
on Nov 14, 2011 -
10 answers
Need some life advice, I don't really know what I'm doing, I've failed so far miserably.
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posted by sawyerrrr
on Nov 1, 2011 -
39 answers
I own a lot of shares in a company that has done very well on the market recently. So well in fact that if I sold it all now, I could divide the proceeds equally between my two kids and set them both up for college — something my parents couldn't do for me. However, my oldest child won't be ready for college for another 12 years. Is there any way to convert the stock shares into something less volatile than the market, without incurring capital gains tax? My kids both have 529 funds and I'd love to be able to move the stock there but I want to avoid the IRS as much as possible. Yes, I am naive and ignorant of the finer workings of finance, so please be gentle.
posted by Ratio
on Oct 30, 2011 -
13 answers
People who decided against art school because they have many other interests: what did you regret?
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posted by ooklala
on Oct 27, 2011 -
22 answers
What skills should I be developing while in university as to work as an ecologist, environmental scientist, something similar in the future?
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posted by snowysoul
on Oct 27, 2011 -
18 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
When do you give up pursuing a degree? I have been attending art college since 2003 and I'm at the point of questioning my desire to get a BFA (special snowflake details inside)
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posted by Calzephyr
on Oct 23, 2011 -
27 answers
Should I drop out of Engineering and change my major? I have Really bad transcript.
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posted by Parh6512
on Oct 19, 2011 -
18 answers
What do you think should be on a university science department's website? If you were a student researching/applying for an UG or Masters program, or someone generally interested in the dept, what would you like to see and where? Alternatively, what are good examples of science dept. websites that you have seen?
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posted by lalochezia
on Oct 18, 2011 -
22 answers
How much hounding of someone is too much when applying for something like a scholarship or internship?
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posted by snowysoul
on Oct 14, 2011 -
5 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 -
14 answers
What kind of pranks did you pull back in high school and college? Did anyone ever catch you? I'm looking for examples of interesting teenage capers, along with what happened when the authorities got involved.
posted by Hoenikker
on Oct 10, 2011 -
70 answers
Hypothetical: You're young, black, trying to go to an arts college, and can't pay for it out of pocket. How do I turn that frown upside down?
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posted by Poppa Bear
on Oct 6, 2011 -
14 answers
After years of mulling about, I've come to realize that I want to to go to university and gain a proper liberal arts education. For the first time in what feels like eons, I feel enthusiastic and motivated. Trouble is, my first attempt at doing so was three years ago and under much different and more trying circumstances. It seems that the consequences of my halfhearted younger self have severely damaged my future possibilities. What can this 21-year-old do to demonstrate his new-found ardor for all pursuits academic?
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posted by shoebox
on Oct 5, 2011 -
13 answers
Where in NYC can I watch today's USC-Arizona -- aside from the "official" sports bars of the two schools' alumni groups?
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posted by Flying Saucer
on Oct 1, 2011 -
2 answers
Recommendations for reading materials for a student hoping to attend the international college withing a Korean University.
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posted by FakePalindrome
on Sep 26, 2011 -
4 answers
My professor just told my entire class that I am the special student who is allowed to do something the rest of the class can't do (use a laptop to take notes) because I have a 'dispensation'.
Can he do that, or was my privacy just violated?
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posted by FritoKAL
on Sep 21, 2011 -
116 answers
Can you suggest any thoughtful analyses of why the costs of college tuition in the US consistently exceed inflation by a large margin?
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posted by Fiery Jack
on Sep 16, 2011 -
23 answers
I am working on a piece of writing set in a women's college. Having never attended a single-sex institution myself, I'm curious about the little ways in which day-to-day life might be different. . . . standards of grooming, dress, delicacy or lack thereof in conversations about sex/bodily functions, competitiveness in the classroom, etc. I am sure there are a lot of facets I haven't considered. If you've attended a single-sex institution, or know a lot about the experience, can you help me in my research?
posted by sideofwry
on Sep 15, 2011 -
33 answers
I'm a college freshman who wants to work in production on my school's news show. How can I impress my college upperclass peers within a short audition time?
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posted by Kronios
on Sep 8, 2011 -
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Naming filter: Help me name a blog devoted to publishing great exercises, activities, and assignments by and for instructors of college composition and literature classes.
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posted by cymru_j
on Sep 6, 2011 -
12 answers
Should I tell my (some of) teachers that I am transgendered? And should I tell my roommates and new friends that I am transgendered?
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posted by kopi
on Sep 1, 2011 -
51 answers
I returned school for a Master's Degree. I have quit my full time job and started classes, but my school still has not processed my financial aid. They have told me that it will not be processed in time for the fee deadline and I am in danger of being dropped from all my classes. What can I do?
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posted by firemonkey
on Sep 1, 2011 -
10 answers
Attention math teachers: what processes does your college/university use for placement into Calculus courses?
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posted by leahwrenn
on Aug 29, 2011 -
6 answers
My Master's exam is coming up in two weeks, and I can't concentrate enough on the poetry to read it, let alone remember it... help?
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posted by patheral
on Aug 27, 2011 -
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Asking for a friend: My boss is pressuring me to adjust a failing student's grade upwards because the student is from overseas. I don't think it's fair to falsify grades. Please advise.
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posted by scruss
on Aug 22, 2011 -
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Have you ever heard of Sigma Alpha Pi? Not a frat or sorority, but a "society of leadership and success" is what they call themselves. I was asked to join my university's chapter. Is it worth it?
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posted by emilyclaire
on Aug 20, 2011 -
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If/When I go back to America, I would like to teach at a community college. I have a few friends who do this, but I would like to get the ball rolling. I could teach communications, journalism and business skills. My only previous experience working in education was as a major gifts fundraiser and I won't have my master's degree on paper February. I have not really TA'd very much since I was an undergrad. How should I go about getting my foot in the door? This would be in DelMarVa and California.
posted by parmanparman
on Aug 12, 2011 -
16 answers
I'm trying to attend an undergrad program for psychology in Spain. I plan to apply directly to the school, not through a U.S. study abroad program. I'm thinking Seville or Madrid. My problem is that I have missed many deadlines for the coming semester in beginning in September. This would be the introductory semester. From what I can find on the websites it appears that the years/semesters are programed pretty specifically unlike U.S. colleges. Does anyone have experience jumping into a Spanish university without starting from the exact beginning of a program? I suppose this may be similar in other European countries. Please feel free to chime in if you have experience in other countries as well. Thanks all!
posted by 4Lnqvv
on Aug 9, 2011 -
3 answers
IIT Chicago filter: 27 ACT and ~3.5 gpa. Chances of getting in? Scholarships? Should I retake my ACT? Questions...
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posted by NotSoSiniSter
on Aug 8, 2011 -
11 answers
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 -
13 answers
