Used to study for hours and retain nothing. Started using 25-min focused intervals with 5-min breaks. My productivity doubled and I actually remember what I study now. The key is COMPLETE focus during the 25 mins—no phone, no distractions. Game changer for engineering coursework.
I'm a junior now and I wish someone had told me freshman year: modern psychology is HEAVILY statistics-based. If you want to do research or go to grad school, you need strong quantitative skills. Don't skip stats or research methods thinking psychology is all about therapy and feelings.
I always felt gross about networking until my professor reframed it: "Networking is transactional, but transactions don't have to be selfish." Focus on how you can help others, not just what you can get. Ask about their work, share useful resources, make genuine connections. The opportunities follow...
Got two offers: one pays $120k but sounds boring (financial consulting), another pays $85k doing nonprofit work I'm passionate about. My parents think I'm crazy for even considering the lower paying job. What would you do?
No, I don't learn how to start a business. No, I'm not taking accounting classes. Economics is way more theoretical and math-heavy. We study market behavior, econometrics, and policy. It's basically applied statistics + theory. Wish people understood the difference!
For those who've gotten tech internships - what side projects did you build that really stood out to recruiters? I have basic CRUD apps on my resume but I want to build something more impressive. Looking for inspiration and ideas!
It's only week 3 and I'm already feeling overwhelmed. Between classes, club commitments, and trying to network for jobs, I feel like I'm constantly behind. How do you all cope with the stress? Is it normal to feel this way?
As a humanities student, I was skeptical about AI. But I've been using it to analyze literary patterns, generate creative prompts, and even help with research. It's not replacing critical thinking—it's augmenting it. Anyone else exploring AI tools in non-tech fields?
I have to choose between a paid internship at a robotics startup or an unpaid research position at my university's lab this summer. The internship pays well but the research aligns more with my long-term goal of grad school. Which would you choose and why?
I'm trying to build my professional network before graduation. I've been going to career fairs and joining business clubs, but I feel like I'm not making meaningful connections. What strategies have helped you build a strong network in college? Any tips for introverts?
Currently undecided but I've been really enjoying my intro programming course. I'm worried about whether I can handle the math requirements (I'm okay at math but not amazing). Is it too late to switch as a sophomore? What should I expect from upper-division CS courses?
I'm planning to be pre-med with a biology major. Everyone keeps saying it's really hard and competitive. Is it possible to maintain a good GPA while also doing clinical volunteering and research? How do you manage your time? Any tips from current pre-med students?
I'm really interested in cognitive neuroscience research but I'm not sure how to get started. Should I cold email professors? What should I include in my email? Do I need prior research experience to get started? Would love to hear from anyone who's been through this process.
I'm a junior CS major and I'm finding it really hard to balance grinding leetcode for interviews while keeping up with my upper-division courses like algorithms and systems programming. The courses themselves are already quite demanding with projects due every week. Does anyone have strategies that ...
Taking econometrics next semester and I've heard it's one of the hardest courses in the econ major. What resources did you use to prepare or supplement the class? Textbooks, YouTube channels, practice problems? Thanks in advance!
I'm graduating this spring with an English degree and I'm torn between applying for MFA programs or trying to get work experience first. I want to be a writer, but I'm also concerned about the cost and job prospects. Has anyone here pursued an MFA? Was it worth it for you?
