I suffered from depression and social anxiety throughout my mid to late teens so I did poorly in my A-levels which I picked based more on how easy I thought they'd be than how much they interested me. I managed to get into a decent Art School thanks to my graphics portfolio but I was miserable there. I transferred to a different school and got treatment for depression and was much happier. I just got my results for the first year though and they were terrible - I just barely passed. I'm starting to think I'm not suited to art school. I feel like I missed my chance to find a subject that really interests me and now I'm stuck on a career path which I'm not suited for. I keep fantasizing about going into science - I've always been interested in it and both of my brothers have science degrees - but I'd have to start from scratch and I have no idea if I'd be any good at it. Is this just a dumb pipe dream or is it something I should look into?
posted by Andy Harwood on Jul 4, 2009 - 8 answers

What kind of job can I get with this business degree that would let me have a degree of autonomy over my work, interact with my coworkers, and provide a measure of stability in this unhappy economic climate? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Jun 22, 2009 - 5 answers

The eternal question: A 2d bachelor's degree, or straight to grad school? [more inside]
posted by ailouros08 on Jun 14, 2009 - 11 answers

I'd like to study about Comparative Literature, but as I've looked around at CompLit university departments it appears that there isn't really anything like an introductory course or textbook. [more inside]
posted by elfgirl on Jun 11, 2009 - 5 answers

Is there any further action I can take to recoup the financial loss and and deal with the emotional frustration resulting from my university's swine-flu-panic decision to cancel a much-anticipated field research opportunity? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Possibly going back to school in an unrelated field (engineering); what's the best way to approach this? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 7, 2009 - 7 answers

I want to be a doctor. I'm 18. What do I need to do now to ensure the best possible route to getting there? [more inside]
posted by alona on Jun 5, 2009 - 18 answers

So... I may be going on television... [more inside]
posted by gergtreble on May 29, 2009 - 22 answers

What are some universities which teach in French that a student from the U.S. should consider? (Especially in Quebec.) [more inside]
posted by non-kneebiter on May 19, 2009 - 6 answers

I just got served papers showing that I am being sued for university tuition. What next? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on May 19, 2009 - 13 answers

Which colleges or universities still offer free tuition to children of employees who get accepted to the school? [more inside]
posted by mds35 on May 14, 2009 - 51 answers

What are your experiences with college after university? Is it helpful with career progression? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on May 13, 2009 - 9 answers

What topics should be covered in a "new media" class for journalists? [more inside]
posted by Lownotes on Apr 27, 2009 - 13 answers

What is the simplest way to allow for an anonymous course evaluation? A simple re-mailer would work, but I can't seem to find one. [more inside]
posted by monocultured on Apr 27, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm doing my comp. exam (also called doctoral exam here) this summer. This involves reading a whole bunch of books and articles (about 30), and writing a long paper that answers a few questions from my committee. I am looking for good note-taking methods. [more inside]
posted by ddaavviidd on Apr 24, 2009 - 9 answers

University-etiquette filter: I received a great grant and would like to thank the professors who helped me through the rigorous application process. Is a good bottle of wine a proper choice? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Apr 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Is it worth it for a foreign parent to squeeze his budget to manage very expensive undergraduate educations for his children in elite American schools? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on Apr 17, 2009 - 28 answers

KOREA FILTER: Help me decide if I should leave my current Korean university and move to Seoul to focus on Korean language learning. [more inside]
posted by Knigel on Apr 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Circumstances have led me to apply for university instructional technologist positions even though this is not what I have specifically trained to do. Now that I am getting interviews, I need perspective/resources. [more inside]
posted by mrmojoflying on Apr 9, 2009 - 1 answer

I was lucky enough to get accepted to both of my two dream undergraduate schools. But now I have no idea which one to go to. [more inside]
posted by Bahro on Apr 5, 2009 - 58 answers

TAs, profs, teachers, markers: give me your best stock phrases for essay comments. [more inside]
posted by pised on Mar 30, 2009 - 22 answers

Help me choose living accomodations while studying abroad in Spain! [more inside]
posted by PaulingL on Mar 25, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I find a complete list of college and university graduate programs in the USA that accept the Miller Analogies Test for admission?
posted by parmanparman on Mar 14, 2009 - 2 answers

Should I drop out of university? [more inside]
posted by pocketfluff on Mar 3, 2009 - 16 answers

How do we best finance our daughter's Irish University career (we're in the UK)? [more inside]
posted by Wilder on Mar 3, 2009 - 11 answers

Are there any academics who specialize in criticizing/studying academia? What are their names? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Send on Feb 25, 2009 - 27 answers

How likely is it that I'm going to get into a grad program in Canada? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Feb 25, 2009 - 9 answers

What is the statute of limitations for tuition debt in Illinois? [more inside]
posted by bodgy on Feb 19, 2009 - 8 answers

New career path (Med school) in sights, past the deadline to apply/register for (Fall '09) undergrad programs that offer classes necessary for MCATs, any way to get into universities this late in the game? [more inside]
posted by Christ, what an asshole on Feb 19, 2009 - 8 answers

Can you identify this 1950s robotic dog? [more inside]
posted by levijk on Jan 31, 2009 - 1 answer

miss nax, an American, is interested in going to university in Montreal starting with online courses this year, and matriculating FT in fall 2010. She's asked me to help investigate (she's living in China right now, making some of the research challenging.) [more inside]
posted by nax on Jan 22, 2009 - 10 answers

My professor’s intimidating, confrontational style makes the classroom atmosphere difficult to tolerate. I can't drop the class or switch sections. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jan 21, 2009 - 55 answers

I seem to remember a question from someone who wanted to take a job writing essays for cash-rich brain-poor students, though I cannot find it, where many of the answers expressed concern at the dubious ethics involved. My question is, to what extent are proofreading/editing services for students of ethical concern? To what extent are they permitted by universities. Where is the line drawn? [more inside]
posted by cincinnatus c on Jan 19, 2009 - 21 answers

How can I find the right school for me, given the programs I'm looking for? [more inside]
posted by baphomet on Jan 13, 2009 - 11 answers

Help a below average looking guy get a date! [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jan 13, 2009 - 40 answers

I'm looking to go back to school studying the Travel Industry, to be a Travel Agent and I'm a bit lost (pun unintended). [more inside]
posted by Gular on Jan 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Where should a Canadian 1.5st year student transfer to, in order to complete a computer science degree? [more inside]
posted by mjewkes on Dec 29, 2008 - 10 answers

A few questions that I'm running into while submitting my graduate school applications about fellowships, diversity statements, other schools I am applying to, and accepting admission without funding. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Dec 29, 2008 - 7 answers

Are private universities non-profit institutions? What standards of transparency/accountability [to the student body and/or public] are they required to uphold? Examples of governance models? [more inside]
posted by lunit on Dec 12, 2008 - 7 answers

My neighbour’s eighteen-year-old daughter, let’s call her “Kay”, is in her last year of high school. She’s trying to decide on a post-secondary course of study for next year. I suspect she’s in the same boat that I, and most of my friends, were in when we graduated high school. To wit: we had virtually no idea of what educational and career options were actually out there; very little idea of what our temperaments and strengths actually were, let alone what kind of career path would suit them; and no clue how to go about researching and finding these things out. Moreover, I don't know how good her school's guidance counsellors are, but mine were next to, if not worse than, useless. What information and resources are out there for Kay to give her a good sense of what her options are and help her figure out what area of study would interest her and suit her abilities? [more inside]
posted by orange swan on Dec 8, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm a senior in high school. I have many disparate interests, most of which are conflicting. I have no idea what to major in at college, or which one to go to. Help me pick a major! [more inside]
posted by Hargrimm on Dec 6, 2008 - 27 answers

Comment on the current academic job market, and the likelihood of scoring a tenure-track position in the Earth Sciences. [more inside]
posted by capitalist.pig on Dec 5, 2008 - 13 answers

Who decides when and where (and which) classes will be held in a typical public, American University? [more inside]
posted by soelo on Dec 3, 2008 - 24 answers

Does prestige matter? University of Illinois vs. Northern Illinois University [more inside]
posted by capitalist.pig on Nov 28, 2008 - 18 answers

How to get into Harvard with average-ish grades! [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Nov 17, 2008 - 47 answers

This spring I will be finished with my second Master's degree. I've been at my current job for almost three years and while I enjoy it immensely, I am wondering about other opportunities that having two graduate degrees might open up for me. Am hoping to obtain answers especially from individuals who have multiple degrees and have gone into somewhat different career paths. [more inside]
posted by msposner on Nov 11, 2008 - 3 answers

I graduated from university a few months ago, and have absolutely no idea what to do next. After reading about my past and current circumstances, could you swell folks offer me some suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Lemon of Byzantium on Nov 4, 2008 - 8 answers

How can I accompany my unmarried non-same-sex partner who has been offered a job in the UK? [more inside]
posted by tractorfeed on Nov 3, 2008 - 13 answers

What are the best ways to encourage audience participation and reception of potentially boring presentations? I have two presentations late November / early December and want to keep people alert and do a memorable presentation. What tricks did the best / most memorable presentations you have seen use? [more inside]
posted by philsi on Oct 28, 2008 - 15 answers

I am struggling to get through University. Can you offer any advice? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 27, 2008 - 17 answers