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I spent a semester abroad. I’m sure it’s much easier for international students to adjust to America. What do they think of studying here? You ask about international travelers in America with the benefit of having lived abroad. This country has greater wealth, more support systems, more civil rights, a better educational system, etc. Foreign … Read more

In the Fall, I’ll be in a campus-community partnership to help homeless students. While this is a required course, are these valuable for the community? Your question about taking part in a campus-community initiative is one that many students are asking, as more and more universities are engaging in these types of programs. The community … Read more

You’ve been vegan since you were born, you devoured The Teenage Liberation Handbook in high school, and you’ve attended every BLM protest this year (you were the person handing out hand-sanitizer like candy). But are you a True Activist? Here are some small and not-so-small ways to increase your activism, so you can keep making the world a … Read more

Instead of social media with friends, I’m now pursuing business contacts. The netiquette is clearly different. How can I make the best impression on professional people? Asking this question shows you’re already aware of the new expectations for behavior in the workplace. That is first rule of netiquette, being aware of the person on the … Read more

I’m having a problem with one of my professors. I don’t agree with any of his comments on my reports and he’s not interested in my ideas. I am stuck, what can I do? Your question about student-teacher conflict resonates with all 20M U.S. college students, who empathize with you. We want to help you … Read more

There are many older students, (over 21) on campus. Are they in the same degree program as we are? On campuses around the country, students like you are beginning to make the same observation. The typical college student is no longer at a 4-year institution, enrolling at 18. Changes in the economy are the real … Read more

The Internet has made entire industries disappear, while creating new ones. How do I make a career choice that is not likely to disappear? Your question is a relatively new one, because graduates from past decades did not imagine their jobs, or even their skills and training, when become obsolete in the new digital economy. … Read more

I’m at a crossroads in my studies, deciding about a research project. Can a mentor help me work this out? The first cavemen had to be mentored to make fire. So, your question has been relevant throughout mankind’s history. No need to narrow your search to solve one research problem. A relationship with an exceptional … Read more

I will be job hunting next semester. When should I start contacting companies that do not send recruiters here? Your insight into the job market should be shared with all our readers. The question should encompass your entire job search. You should be trying to network with all potential employers now. Research shows that over … Read more

I’m not a full-time student so have time to look for a part-time job. What are the best, flexible jobs for students? The majority of students need to work to supplement their living expenses at college, so your question is relevant for almost everyone. With tuition fees and the cost-of-living rising, a part-time job has … Read more