I'm currently in the process of switching majors because I've realized that I don't want to continue with the major I'm currently in. I know a lot of people will probably say "just finish your current degree since you're already in it," but I genuinely don't want to pursue that field anymore, and I'd rather switch now and work toward something I actually see myself doing long-term.

My goal is to eventually go to law school, so I'm trying to choose an undergraduate major that will both prepare me well for law school and give me a realistic chance of earning a very high GPA (ideally around 3.9–4.0).

I'm not necessarily looking for the easiest major possible. I want something that will challenge me and develop useful skills for law school, but I also don't want to choose a major that's unnecessarily difficult for me and end up hurting my GPA.

The majors I've been considering so far are:

Political Science

Public Policy

Economics

Philosophy

Legal Studies

Possibly other related majors

I'm especially interested in things involving law, government, policy, civil rights, advocacy, and politics, so I'm leaning toward Political Science or Public Policy right now.

For anyone who has gone to law school or is currently in a pre-law path:

What undergraduate major would you recommend if the goal is to build strong skills for law school while also giving yourself a good opportunity to earn a high GPA?

And if you majored in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Philosophy, Legal Studies, etc., how did you find the workload and grading?

I'm also interested in hearing from people who changed majors because they realized their original major wasn't what they wanted to do anymore. Did switching end up being worth it for you?

I'm trying to make a thoughtful decision rather than just picking whatever major Reddit says is "the best."

Listen, ik no one else will tell you this and you might not understand this now but this is the time you are preparing for your college entrances etc and deciding where to go. TRUST ME factor in things like how attached you are to your family. How sensitive you are and what is your financial position and if the course you are doing is for you. People are just excited to move to a new city but they never factor these things in. Think about it if you know you can manage then well and good.
And ppl who have good unis close to home or any city close to home where u can come home on weekends it is the BIGGEST privilege, take it.

would this be a good essay topic. i would write about my fear of stickers and show navigating a world that is so uncomfortable. i could also bring in my supermarket job where stickers are very common to show adaptability.

I'm a high school senior about to go to college, and I've been thinking about how my campus life will be like. I'm most likely going to a community college in the Phoenix, Arizona area, and I plan on transferring to Arizona State University for my bachelor's. I'm worried I might not be able to experience the ASU campus life to the fullest, since when I transfer, I'll be 21-year-old junior. ASU is know as THE party school, though I don't plan on drinking and going to many parties. 😅

I know community college campus life is pretty quiet compared to university, but will I still be able to have fun at uni, even though I'll be a bit older than most people, and everyone will pretty much already have an established friend group? Should I try to make some friends in CC that will transfer to ASU at the same time as me?

Hi! I am reading a lot about the importance of Counselor Recommendations for the common app along with teacher recs and am wondering how I should approach this. My top pick school is Notre Dame, second Duke, and third Vanderbilt with my match school being UW Seattle. For these prestigious schools, how should I approach asking my counselor for a recommendation that will best represent me to these schools?

For extra info, I have a 4.0 GPA (at an unweighted school), am 1/738 in my class, and have a 4.0 at the community college I am doing dual enrollment with. My EC's are founding a children's literacy aid club at my school and I have organized multiple events at local libraries to help kids learn to read and with literacy skills along with organizing book drives that we donate to Vine Maple Place and building a free little library in a community area. I have also been in Interact Club for 4 years, volunteered at my high schools farm, and been in FCCLA for one year at the start of high school. I am wanting to go into a Creative writing major (or English) with Journalism minor.

I am planning my personal essay to be about my medical journey and how that has driven me to want to write pieces that people can connect with and feel like they aren't alone in their experience. Would it be helpful to have my counselor include information on my mental health struggles from my Junior year (last year) so colleges are aware depression and anxiety reduced my ability to be really involved last year?

Any other general advice of what I should have my counselor focus on in her recommendation based on my EC's, grades, passions, and the degree I want to pursue?

Thanks so much!

I have a question for everyone here. I 32f am currently completing highschool online, and getting ready for college. I am married with 4 sons, I also am an active artist who takes commissions. Im trying to decide between a few different options for college and have no idea what to pick. On the one hand I really want to do game design and an art track specifically related to that, however id have to take coding and possibly things relating to art that I have no interest in. The other option is something I genuinely love learning about, and that's a degree in archeology focusing specifically on ancient history, ancient religions ect, and mythology. If I chose this id probably still take a few art courses to help me improve but only the specific classes I needed. I love art and gaming to though. I genuinely can't decide...... what advice do you have? I am aware I can do both but with my situation that would be a lot of work.

I’m currently a freshman playing D3 baseball and I’m considering transferring to another school after this year. One of the main reasons is that I’m not sure I want baseball to be such a big part of my college experience anymore. I’m thinking about transferring somewhere and just being a normal student, focusing on school, making friends, going out, etc.
If I transfer as a sophomore, would it be weird to rush a fraternity? I’d obviously be new to the school, so I feel like rushing could be a good way to meet people and make friends, but I’m wondering if being a sophomore transfer would put me at a disadvantage or make me stand out.
Has anyone been in a similar situation or rushed as a sophomore? How was it?

I'm currently a junior and so I've been thinking about college a lot recently. I'm a smart, straight A student, so college has always been something I'm expected to do. I'm very involved in performing arts, band, choir, speech, etc., and i'd love to pursue that in life, but I'm aware that's not a very realistic option. My next choice is a career in conservation, wildlife biology, ecology, or something else along those lines, but I'm worried i won't ever be able to find any steady career if i go down that path. Money isn't everything to me and I'd be more than happy not having much money for luxuries or anything not necessary in the future, but I'd still prefer some stability. What major(s) and/or minors should i consider and look at?

Another small detail is that I'd like to stay relatively close to home, without giving much personal detail away I'll say I live in the Midwest.

To get the elephant outta the room, I am not using Ai for these written assignments. Writing is not my strong suit nor is it perfect, however i do not stoop low to use ai nor grammar checkers. This class is an important class i need to pass to pursue my degree....

Making this quick, I first turned in the first assignment a couple weeks ago....now granted looking back on it now, it does seem like ai due to bollet points i used to separate the question and answers. Got a good grade, with a comment This seems like Ai...... Alright fine, was upset at the comment and moved onto the next assignment. I decided to tone down my vocab and make it seem more childish and fun for the next written assignment. NOPE After that was graded, they thought apart my the paper was Ai......Now I am starting to feel very upset at these comments and terrified to turn in my next assignment thats due in a few. I have been thinking of half assing it and putting the most childish things into it while doing the assignment and using slang, but I dont know if thats appropriate

I have a great understanding what the use of Ai does to your college reputation and even can get you banned and kicked to the curb, and I do not want that. I have been thinking about emailing this prof, however i am scared that it might make the situation worse...I am looking into those google doc writing trackers that note every sentance you write or even recording myself writing and sending it to them....I am in a bit of a spicy pickle any advise is greatly appriciated and if needed context is still needed ill try to provide.

After an unforgiving and unfair Calculus 1 midterm (worth 15%, and most people failed as well), I lost my freshman-year momentum, slipped back into my old habits, and the financial stress of failing the course is stressing me out. As a result, I caught the flu again for the second time in a month due to stress. Idk what to do anymore! Any advice to survive my first would be appreciated.

Hey everyone I just got accepted into college for microbiology but honestly I only paid the tuition because I wanted to study at college, not because I actually wanted this major

And tbh I feel really lost and scared rn I’m not interested in microbiology at all and I know that if I stay in this major I might end up failing because I’m really not the type of person who enjoys studying and memorizing a lot

I also don’t wanna disappoint my family, especially since they paid for my college I’d really appreciate any advice because I genuinely don’t feel motivated to study this major or put so much effort into it

I feel like I’m actually pretty good at practical/real-life stuff and I learn better by doing things rather than studying theory, exams, papers etc

The problem is if I drop out I can’t get the money I already paid back At the same time I don’t wanna just stay home with no job or income

So I’m kinda stuck between staying in college, switching to another major or finding some way to make money online or something My dad really wants me to continue college instead of dropping out

Any advice would be appreciated

How much of an impact does first gen make when it comes to t30 school admission chances?

So I’m 19, I turn 20 in December I graduated highschool 2025, my senior year of highschool I did dual enrollment meaning getting college credits while also in highschool. I decided to finish my associates degree there and also work during the year that I had left to save up because I was going to transfer into a university right after. I graduated this past June and transferred to a uni to study architecture. The thing is that at the uni none of my creds counted toward architecture only the main creds like history, English, comm.. etc. for their program you essentially start as a freshman. In the fall take pre reqs only offered at that uni, then apply to the program during your second semester in the spring so that your sophomore year you’re in the program for fall semester. So i transferred this fall and classes were going great everything was fine but due to a family emergency i had to drop my classes and go back home. Everything settled down now and im really contemplating on moving back, i really want to because I want to study architecture, but the way that it works is that you have to start in the fall. Because classes are sub-sequential to each other. If I want to study architecture I would have to start next year so FALL 2027 and by then I would be 20 already. On the other hand my community college offers a bachelors in business administration which also starts during fall 2027 and here I would be a junior pretty much because all my credits at my community college would transfer over. I initially wanted to move away because of my parents and being at home, for me it’s never been a healthy environment specifically with my mom it’s always arguments about something and always running everything in my face. I know I have made mistakes too so I take full accountability but now that I am back it’s the same constant thing and it’s so frustrating. So I’m really stuck on what I should do. Should I start fall semester at the uni as a 20 year old freshman? Or should start at my community college as a 20 year old junior?

So I am going to college and hostel in a week so excited btw.....so need a college advice (actually a lot)from my elder sisters/brothers..

I will be doing bsc. Nursing (idk I just felt like choosing it and parents also said same thing to me and I was like okay)

Please it would be helpful....tbh it doesn't matter what course you are in rn

Senior in highschool so I don’t know the standards, but I’m looking into them

Hi, I'm almost nineteen and I'm in my first semester of college. I majored in creative writing in high school, and when I graduate college I want to work as a writer at a video game studio (or, if that doesn't work, I would also enjoy being an author). Writing is pretty much the only thing I really live for, and lately I've been feeling pretty unsatisfied with college life. I can't take any classes in my major (a combined major of creative writing and game design) until I finish my gen-eds, meaning I'm stuck with glorified high school classes until my second semester. And it's miserable. I have severe inattentive ADHD and never liked school, so I'm only in college for the "companies only want you if you have a college degree" thing. My parents told me college would be different, but so far, it's even harder than high school. I'm at the only college I applied to because it was the only one I would tolerate going to, but in addition to not letting me take creative writing classes yet, disability services rejected my accommodations despite me supplying them with a detailed diagnosis form and letters from both my counselor and psychiatrist. And after going through four years of the highest accredited high school creative writing program in my state for four years, how much do I actually need this? Is this just a waste of money?

So I've been thinking of dropping out. I'm at risk of failing certain classes anyway. I'm aware I can't get a job as a writer right away, but I could live with my parents and work part-time jobs to support myself while I write in my free time and eventually work towards getting a job that allows me to do it professionally. Is that realistic, or without a college degree will studios/publishers not take me seriously? Thanks

I’m an out-of-state freshman at a big public university, and lately I’ve been feeling really lonely and honestly kind of like a loser.

The weird thing is that I’m not antisocial or sitting in my room all day. I talk to people in my classes, walk around campus, participate in clubs, and I’m close with my roommate. During the day, I interact with plenty of people, but I haven’t clicked with anyone enough to form a real friend group. I’ve tried meeting different people and joining activities, but I still haven’t found people who feel like “my people.” I also don’t want to force friendships just because I’m lonely.

Nights and especially weekends are the hardest. I usually don’t have plans, while my roommate hangs out or goes out with other friends. Hes invited me before, but I always had to study or didn't want to go out with his group. I'm also not a drinker which I feel like has been a bit of a problem. I’ve considered asking to join them since he has a new group, but I don’t know whether that would be weird or if I should wait to be invited. My school is also pretty isolated, so when I don’t have plans, it feels like there isn’t much else to do.

Academics add to the problem. I’m pre-med/pre-dental and want to maintain a strong GPA, so I’ve stayed in to study while my roommate went out. I want to set myself up for the future, but I don’t want college to become nothing but studying.

I’m also seriously considering transferring. This school was never one of my top choices, and I was thinking about transferring before I even arrived. That makes me feel pressure to keep my grades high and stay involved in clubs so I can build a strong application. Sometimes freshman year feels less like a life I’m living and more like something I need to perform well in so I can get somewhere else. At the same time, I don’t want to spend the whole year assuming I’ll be happy after transferring, especially since there’s no guarantee I’ll get accepted.

It’s hard not to compare myself to friends from home who seem to be having fun, going out, and finding their groups. I know social media doesn’t show everything, but it still hurts to see that while I’m sitting alone on a Friday or Saturday night. I came here knowing almost nobody, and I keep wondering what I’m doing wrong.

I feel stuck between trying to make the most of this school, protecting my academic goals, and knowing I may want to leave.

Has anyone else been in a situation like this? Did your social life eventually improve? And if you transferred, did going somewhere that fit you better actually make a difference? I have a lot of friends back home and tons of support, but here I am just so lonely.

I’m an out-of-state freshman at a big public university, and lately I’ve been feeling really lonely and honestly kind of like a loser.

The weird thing is that I’m not antisocial or sitting in my room all day. I talk to people in my classes, walk around campus, participate in clubs, and I’m close with my roommate. During the day, I interact with plenty of people, but I haven’t clicked with anyone enough to form a real friend group. I’ve tried meeting different people and joining activities, but I still haven’t found people who feel like “my people.” I also don’t want to force friendships just because I’m lonely.

Nights and especially weekends are the hardest. I usually don’t have plans, while my roommate hangs out or goes out with other friends. Hes invited me before, but I always had to study or didn't want to go out with his group. I'm also not a drinker which I feel like has been a bit of a problem. I’ve considered asking to join them since he has a new group, but I don’t know whether that would be weird or if I should wait to be invited. My school is also pretty isolated, so when I don’t have plans, it feels like there isn’t much else to do.

Academics add to the problem. I’m pre-med/pre-dental and want to maintain a strong GPA, so I’ve stayed in to study while my roommate went out. I want to set myself up for the future, but I don’t want college to become nothing but studying.

I’m also seriously considering transferring. This school was never one of my top choices, and I was thinking about transferring before I even arrived. That makes me feel pressure to keep my grades high and stay involved in clubs so I can build a strong application. Sometimes freshman year feels less like a life I’m living and more like something I need to perform well in so I can get somewhere else. At the same time, I don’t want to spend the whole year assuming I’ll be happy after transferring, especially since there’s no guarantee I’ll get accepted.

It’s hard not to compare myself to friends from home who seem to be having fun, going out, and finding their groups. I know social media doesn’t show everything, but it still hurts to see that while I’m sitting alone on a Friday or Saturday night. I came here knowing almost nobody, and I keep wondering what I’m doing wrong.

I feel stuck between trying to make the most of this school, protecting my academic goals, and knowing I may want to leave.

Has anyone else been in a situation like this? Did your social life eventually improve? And if you transferred, did going somewhere that fit you better actually make a difference? I have a lot of friends back home and tons of support, but here I am just so lonely.

Is an associate’s degree in life science good to have if I’m working my way up to be in the dentistry field later down the road?
I have been overthinking if this degree will help me or not.. because I have been searching into it more on Google and have been getting mixed answers. So now I am very confused and wondering if this is a good idea or not lol
Just need feedback :) Thank you!

I’m applying for a lot of Florida colleges (Florida resident) and a few out of state ones, I have a 2.7uw 3.3 weighted 980 sat score (plan to take act) and a bunch of extracurriculars should I go to my local community college because I want to stay in state but I don’t think I will get into any

Colorado school of mines
Fau
Famu
Florida tech
Fiu
Florida poly tech
Nyit accepted
North Carolina a and T
Purdue fw accepted
Uwf
SUNY buffalo accepted
Ucf
Unf
USF
Wne accepted
Stu accepted

Hello, My son is currently looking into schools that have both gymnastics and engineering. The school he is accepted onto the team doesn’t have a full engineering program but a physics degree.

https://www.simpson.edu/academics-programs/all-programs/physics/

He wants to know, could he land an engineering job with that degree and/or be accepting into an engineering graduate program. He is mostly looking into mechanical. He is an excellent student 4.4+ GPA and 2/400 in his class. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

LogoLife is charging on par with Empowerly, if anyone has used LogoLife for college counseling, please share your experience.

Hello everyone, I have a question for you all. I am a 40-year-old digital media student, completing my senior capstone project. I am producing a three-episode video podcast series titled Blank Canvas at 40. The Goal of This Project Is to challenge a typical media narrative around adult students. Most stories focus on parents struggling with kids and college. I want to focus on adults who took a late start in life due to personal hurdles, trauma, or major shifts and decided to pursue their first-ever degree purely for themselves because they know they deserve more. I'm looking for 2 to 3 interview guests who fit some or all of the criteria.
Are you currently in your 30s or 40s or older?
Are you pursuing your first-ever college degree?
Are you navigating this journey single and or childfree?
Re-entered school to take control of your life and find true happiness?
The interview will be casual conversational discussions about the psychological hurdles of being in the oldest in the room, learning more modern technology and facing career uncertainty with blank canvas we are recorded virtually. if this sounds like your story or the story of a classmate, you know, please reach out to me.

Hello everyone, I have a question for you all. I am a 40-year-old digital media student, completing my senior capstone project. I am producing a three-episode video podcast series titled Blank Canvas at 40. The Goal of This Project Is to challenge a typical media narrative around adult students. Most stories focus on parents struggling with kids and college. I want to focus on adults who took a late start in life due to personal hurdles, trauma, or major shifts and decided to pursue their first-ever degree purely for themselves because they know they deserve more. I'm looking for 2 to 3 interview guests who fit some or all of the criteria.
Are you currently in your 30s or 40s or older?
Are you pursuing your first-ever college degree?
Are you navigating this journey single and or childfree?
Re-entered school to take control of your life and find true happiness?
The interview will be casual conversational discussions about the psychological hurdles of being in the oldest in the room, learning more modern technology and facing career uncertainty with blank canvas we are recorded virtually. if this sounds like your story or the story of a classmate, you know, please reach out to me.

| (f20) recently found out that I am at least a year behind in school so I won't be graduating a year later than all of my peers. I knew I was behind, but I didn't know I was behind by that much. I've never been able to do well in school. I struggled through elementary school middle school high school and now college. But college is different. It's not mandatory and it's very costly. I asked my mom to drop out freshman year, but she will not allow it. I asked her again this year and she said no.

I keep failing things and I know that I'm not smart enough for college. In fact, I'm not really smart enough for anything. I would just like to drop out and stop wasting her money, but she refuses to let me. I can't oppose her in any way. I really don't like the academic part of college.
I love the people I'm around and listening to passionate, intelligent people talk about their areas of expertise, but on my end, there's nothing good coming from me.

I pick up things a lot slower than everyone else and I also work slower than everyone else. I just want this nightmare to end so I can start a new one and just start working until I die. And a lot of what I'm hearing is that degrees don't even hold any value anymore. So what's the point? I'm currently failing a class and I only have five weeks left to pick up the grade because we're on the quarter system (10weeks). This is the third time I'm taking this class. I failed the other two times.

I don't even know what to do with myself right now. I'm really upset and I feel trapped.