How does a 25-year old college dropout go about getting a fresh start at a new university? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 8 answers

[Moving Filter] My Girlfriend and I are moving from a small town (~3000 people in Newfoundland, Canada) to Toronto in August to attend York University. This will be our first time not living under our parents roof. Any tips for how best to get everything there, or tips on moving in general? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2008 - 15 answers

I haven't done any work yet, but I swear I will soon - (how) do I tell my thesis advisor? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 19 answers

I am applying for a small travel grant to fund a trip to a semi-local conference. The problem is that I have no idea how to write one! [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 7 answers

Seattle filter: What are the best places to eat on the "ave" in the University District? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 23 answers

HigherEdFilter: Who proposed that US college athletes should get scholarships that they could use after their sports career ends? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 4 answers

An acquaintance who's a university professor on the hiring committee for his department cried 'sexism!' when 50% of the candidates who were asked back for interviews were women, when only 18% of the initial applicants for the position were women. I rebutted. Who's right? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 36 answers

Life and education quandary: If I take a masters instead of finishing my PhD will I be blackballed if I reapply to finish my PhD [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 13 answers

Help! How do I face my employer and students when I've really f*cked up! [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm looking for information for applying to grad school while abroad. (PhD programs in Political Science/International Relations). I graduated from college in spring 2006, and I'm planning on applying next year (Fall '09) to start in Fall 2010. I'm also considering going to Israel in July and staying for about 10 months, and I want to make sure this won't impact my grad school plans in any way. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm half-way through my second semester at Winchester School of Art and I'm thinking about transferring. I'd really like to study in Canada or the US but I'm worried that it would be prohibitively expensive or horribly complicated to set up. Exactly how difficult would it be? Would I have to pay full tuition without any financial aid? Would the different education system cause a lot of problems? What other hurdles would I have to overcome?
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 4 answers

Best book or online resource for funding Grad School? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 6 answers

I'll be visiting the USA for a couple of weeks this summer, and I would like to attend a few classes at Caltech in order to get an idea of what school is like over the pond. Will I be able to do so? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 12 answers

How are the proposed UC budget cuts here(Article) and here(PDF) likely to affect campus employees and administrative staff (non academics, non students)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 6 answers

State residence issue. Asking for a co-worker. [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 7 answers

What schools other than Pacifica offer a Ph.D. program in comparative mythology? My Google-fu has failed me. I understand that certain institutions offer interdisciplinary studies that can be bent in the direction of mythology, as can certain programs in English. But I can't seem to find any that offer the richness of mythological courses found at Pacifica. Surely that isn't the only university out there!
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 9 answers

Applying for a university summer school program, which requires a personal statement of 150 words. What could I say with such few words? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Resume filter: I'm applying to the business program at my university and I need to include a resume with my application. I want admissions to say "wow." [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 8 answers

Looking for unique schools or programs for the study of History. In the US or abroad. [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 13 answers

How do I help my brilliant - but broke - friend go to school? [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2007 - 23 answers

Can a defunct trust fund donate tax-free to a university student's dissertation? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 4 answers

Teaching a university course for the first time: any tips or suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 33 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? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 18 answers

What intelligent questions can I ask a student in a graduate program I'm applying to, in an effort to determine whether the program's a good fit for me? [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 14 answers

Does anyone here have experience starting a small college or university? (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm about to go back to university and I have all of the tuition money for the next 2-3 years (yay me). What's the best way to pay it so that it improves my credit history? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Where can I find a list of colleges and/or universities located outside English speaking countries that primarily teach courses in English? (Personal knowledge of such institutions of higher learning is also welcome.)
posted on Nov 24, 2007 - 13 answers

Help me be accepted to Oxford University. I am not concerned with academic requirements (my grades are excellent). I need to know what I can do to set myself apart from all the other ambitious and overeducated nerds who will be fighting for my place. I have exactly two years to make myself amazing. [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 30 answers

Who in history (or in your life) has flunked/failed in school or university, but has gone on to great success? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 46 answers

Can I leverage being the spouse of an EU citizen to get UK/EU rates for a postgraduate program in the UK? [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a (UK based) knowledgable speaker on advertising and its relationship to the aesthetics based politics. [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 5 answers

I dropped out of college after 3 semesters. I want a degree, but I'm not sure if I'm "ready" to go back to school. Help! [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 14 answers

I am currently a visiting professor at a liberal arts college. Our department is conducting a search for a tenure track position which I intend to apply for. I need letters of recommendation which address my teaching abilities. The people most qualified to write these letters are my colleagues that are on the search committee. Is it appropriate or inappropriate to ask them to write letters of recommendation for this position?
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 12 answers

New York Creative Writing/Critical Theory PHD: I am currently undertaking an MA in Creative Writing and Critical Theory in London, and plan to go on to PHD after I finish. I would ideally like to go to an East coast USA/New York university to do this (for several reasons). I'd like some help with finding a good list of possible institutions... [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 26 answers

Where can I take my kids to see Script Ohio for free? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 6 answers

I chose an unusual subject for my third year dissertation- Scientific Illustration. I need to compare past and present methods of recording images and their pros and cons with a named example (at the moment I've chosen Phytophthera, potato blight), as well as methods by which students and researchers observe and record their images. I'm a little stumped though, as there is very little (to my knowledge) peer-reviewed referencable texts out there for me to study with. Can anyone help? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2007 - 17 answers

What can you tell me about the Monterey Institute of International Studies? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 4 answers

I stopped 3/4 of the way through my degree. I'd like to get the piece of paper, but I don't necessarily want to study on campus or with that Australian university. [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2007 - 3 answers

Is it appropriate to include a photograph of yourself in a readmission application after academic exclusion? [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm a first year business undergrad. Not even a month into University, and I feel overwhelmed and suffocated. Help me deal? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2007 - 21 answers

How can an older college student integrate with younger classmates? [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 51 answers

I'm on the brink of possibly changing my life. However, logistical and emotional issues are in the way. What on Earth should I do? (warning: More Inside is looooooong) [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 22 answers

In China, what (unique) challenges do the locals face in getting a good job? [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 7 answers

I badly bungled my Political Science undergrad program, graduating with a GPA in the low 3's and a non-honours degree. I want to go to grad school in the same field. What are my options? (I'm in Canada). [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 20 answers

Is there anywhere for a U.S. resident to get t-shirts from Canadian universities? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 6 answers

I was stopped at the airport on my way home to Canada from Chennai, India. I'm stuck here trying to gather all the forms I need around the city. Any tips? or suggestions of things to do while I wait for forms (could be up to two weeks)? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 5 answers

Looking for help breaking into academe - fellow academic Mefites, what am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 24 answers

What schools (colleges/universities) are good for graphic design in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 10 answers

I need a very specific type of self help... [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 5 answers

Medical School Filter: Infectious Disease Department on the West Coast. Please recommend a good university for an overseas visiting professional. [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2007 - 9 answers