My professor says he will not accept late essays. I submitted this essay literally not even 1 minute after the deadline. Do you guys think he will accept it? I can’t blame him if he doesn’t but yeah I’m just wondering if anyone else was in a similar situation and how that worked out for you guys.

Hello, I'm a freshman, and for years, I've heard from so many people that college is a blast. I've heard over and over again that it's such a great time, that I'll make so many friends, that I'm getting ready to go into the best years of my life. So far, none of that seems like it's coming true. I have one friend that I see every other day, and he's cool. But other than him, the only people I interact with are the other people on my floor and they're all kind of jerks. I'm constantly tired. The food sucks. I'm in pretty much all easy classes that I should be able to breeze through but I'm not. My daily schedule seems constantly out of wack. It's a struggle just to get out of bed in the morning. As of right now, all of my grades suck, even though I feel like I'm constantly doing work and have no time for anything else. My roommate doesn't know how to clean up after himself, and has brought girls home while drunk and tried to kick me out. He also sets alarms for 6:00 am and sleeps through them every time, while I wake up without fail. My day feels like a slog from sun up to sun down.

This past weekend, I visited home for the first time since I've been here to see my old marching band perform in competition. All I could think about was how jealous I was that they still got to be living everything I loved and left behind. Now, I'm an adult man, and I wouldn't consider myself particularly emotional, but I got home from seeing them and wept. I missed it so bad. Coming to college, I left everything I knew in life and everything I loved, and have hardly gained a single thing to fill the hole in my heart.

My parents call and text every day. Hearing from them is one of the few happy moments I get. Yet every time I talk to them, I lie. I tell them school is going well, and that I'm happy. Neither are true. I don't have the heart to tell them how I really feel, and knowing that I'm lying to them only makes me feel worse.

Every high school friend now in college that I've talked to have done nothing but gush about how great college is been. They're all making friends, going out, having fun, and doing well in their classes if that wasn't enough. They rarely text or call me, and I can't shake the feeling they're growing distant, no matter how hard I try to stay in touch. My best friend of 7 years hasn't responded to one of my texts in a week.

Other than talking to my parents, the only other part of my life keeping me sane is my partner. I talk to them every day and it helps a lot. However, they're a senior in high school, and really excited about college in the midst of the admission process. I don't want to tell them about what I've been going through because I don't want to bring them down with me or kill their spirit, because they will probably do much better than I am.

I don't feel like I've done a single thing right while I've been here. Looking back, I feel like I've missed so many opportunities to meet new people and friends that I didn't even realize in the moment. Even now I'm writing this instead of studying for a test tomorrow because I just can't find the energy in myself to do anything. As of right now, the only thing I'm looking forward to is going home again. I don't know how to help myself or what to do to get better. I'm a STEM major, so of course I was expecting many challenges in school, but so many of my struggles have nothing to do with my major at all. I go to clubs in the effort of meeting new people but it doesn't seem like anyone wants to be friends with me. I have pretty severe social anxiety and making friends has never been easy for me, but despite my best efforts to come out of my shell it just feels impossible here.

If anyone has any advice I'm all ears. Thank you.

My housemate that I've lived with for about a year has been going through a rough breakup for the last couple months and for the past few weeks I have been hearing her crying really loudly through our walls. Every once and a while I will hear her screaming into a pillow and thrashing around too. It's a really distressing sound that puts me on edge and makes it hard to study or relax in my room. I really want to comfort her but I feel like letting her know that I can hear her might make her uncomfortable or embarrassed so I'm not sure what to do, if I should even do anything at all.

Hey there’s no Saturn subreddit so I thought I’d ask here. I just opened the Saturn app and it asked if I wanted to give feedback for the chance to get a $20 Amazon gift card. It looked pretty normal, like the font and style of the app. It asked for first name and phone number which I’ve already given the app before but usually they ask for this stuff again when you do surveys and stuff. But after that it just said thank you for your response. Did anyone else experience this? Did I get scammed? Is my phone in danger?

My love language is physical touch and all of my friends have cuddle piles and hug a lot and stuff. But then over break I have to go home to a family that’s not big on physical contact and I honestly don’t like that much.

My question is this: how do you deal with the lack of close friends (especially safe physical contact) over breaks? Thanksgiving was four days and it SUCKED. I don’t think I’ll be able to handle a whole month over winter break.

I've been working the past 2 years as an after-school program leader. I have to give them snacks and then teach a subject for 2 to 3 hours. But I have to do atleast 20 hours a week. I feel burnt out everyday which leads me to not wanting to study. I barley passed my last semester and my next semester is going to be even harder. I want to quit to focus on school and I'm currently at a CC so I'm not paying anything. If I take loans out when I transfer to a university I can end up paying them off with my career. I want to quit to have more time to study and be more involved. Kids tire me out and I feel exhausted even the next day.

tldr: want to earn my phd in math, gpa is shit from not trying hard my first two years of school. I love teaching and am heavily considering teaching before grad school and don't know if I've fucked myself out of getting accepted to the schools I'd want to go to.

I'm currently in a bit of a pickle. I am currently in the final year of my bachelor's degree in theoretical math, and I don't know where to go from here. My dream is to earn my PhD in math and teach at a university level, however I feel like I am screwed out of getting accepted into a school with a good program (or any program for that matter). My first two-ish years in undergrad were rough; I focused more on my dead end job than on my degree, barely passed my classes with C's, (especially with my lovely professors rounding my grades when they frankly shouldn't have) and failed to manage my mental health. Since then, I've taken a job as a math tutor on campus, improved my mental health, and have since been an A-B student. I've been working on undergrad research, individual studies, and after school youth outreach to help show students that math can be fun (its called Math Circles if anyone knows about these).

I never want to quit doing math. My biggest fear is ending up in a job where I don't get to study math or teach math, so I feel that academia is a good path for me. Unfortunately, by the time I had this revelation, my gpa was thoroughly destroyed and below the levels required for acceptance into most math graduate programs I've looked into around my area (pacific northwest). I absolutely love teaching and watching people learn, and I have been heavily considering teaching at a highschool level, and taking another year or two to earn a license to teach would not be a concern for me.

Has anyone taught secondary ed/taken time to breathe before moving on to their graduate studies? I know that I want to eventually earn my doctorate, however I just don't know what path is best for me right now. Any feedback is appreciated, I just want to know if I am fucked or not. Thank you!

So I was taking to a someone I know about how long it’s taking me to finish college (going on 5) and he said that it’s starting to become a trend. Is this true? And what are the factors behind it? Because for me, I feel it has to do with me not doing good in some classes

Hey everyone,

If college feels overwhelming right now, you’re not alone. Here’s some quick advice:

1. Talk to your professors or advisors—they might be able to offer extensions or support if they know what you’re going through.
2. Request accommodations—stress, anxiety, or depression could qualify you for extra help through disability services.
3. See a healthcare provider—they can guide you and provide documentation if needed.
4. Be kind to yourself—struggling doesn’t mean failing, and asking for help shows strength.

You’ve got this. Take it one step at a time—we’re all rooting for you! 💛

Im a sophomore and like last year, i plan on taking many art electives and maybe 1 stem elective. Not that i hate stem, but i just love art a lot more. I actually love math and chemistry, but id rather take drawing 3 and painting 2 than intro to engineering or robotics 2. (Also because im pretty sure those classes are either 90% guys or the teacher is annoying.) Will colleges care about this? i still have time to change my schedule

I'm taking a calc class right now and after doing pretty average on my first exam I had given up on the A and started turning in my HW a little later and even skipped a few of the HW assignment because I was at that point where I was so sure it was impossible to get to an A and dropping down from my B was very difficult. Then today I got results back from a test and I absolutely aced it but now instead of it resulting in having an A in the class I am almost certainly going to finish with a B+. It is killing me looking through Canvas and realizing I would've had an A if i just stayed consistent with the assignments. so learn from my mistakes and never give up one the A.

I made a colossal mistake this evening.

I genuinely have no idea how I mixed up my exam date, as I somehow believed that my exam that took place tonight was arranged for Thursday (as it has always been on a Thursday this semester). However, I recall looking at the calendar for my course and seeing that our last exam before the final was different than our usual times, but I still forgot. I emailed my professor immediately after realizing my mistake, but he’s incredibly strict on policies so I doubt I can recover from this.

This semester has been extremely difficult for me, in full transparency. I’ve been struggling a lot with mental health, sleep, and even physical health, and I have been working closely with my therapist on campus to navigate solutions for the upcoming semester. I’m truly a good student, but this semester only reflects that I am lazy, irresponsible, and careless. All the opposite of my character. Truthfully, it’s been devastating.

I feel so horrible regarding this. Like so horrendous. This is completely on me and, unfortunately, I have already accepted that this will not work out in my favor. However, I don’t think I even deserve it if it had/would. I’m so unbelievably panicked that I have gone numb, and I truly don’t know how to move forward right now.

For some background I dropped out of HS at 17 and got my GED. Now I’m SAHM age 30 with 2 kids and just received a grant to attend community college! I’m enrolled in General Studies.

Ultimately I’d like to get a degree in professional communications, business, or a CT for medical administration/billing but it has been so long since I’ve studied anything! I passed an English & Math assessment required for enrollment, but only bc I studied beforehand.

I meet with an advisor soon to help me create a schedule, but I’m just wondering if I’m making a mistake AND looking for recommendations for General Studies classes.

Note - I worked for a nonprofit a couple years ago and LOVED it. I’d like to get into something where I can help with fundraising, creating events or community engagement, helping others, etc. I just really need better writing skills and professional communication, along with just general education.

I leave at the end of the next semester but I hope I can get my own paper published possiblly through doing this.

They might pay me too which isn't a big deal to me.

I'm an undergraduate and am just looking for reassurance.

I can't study at all for any significant period of time it seems like. I just want to go home and sleep. I might not pass Spanish this semester and I'm deathly worried about my GPA, yet I don't have the will to try harder these final few days. I work two jobs, have 16 credits of work, and getting my braces in tomorrow. I feel like my life is falling apart, and it's only the third semester of my college career. Anyone feel the same?

Hey all, I'm a senior Computer Information Systems major and I really hate my major to be honest. I did electrical trade school prior right out of high school, but couldn't find any apprenticeships and have been on my local Union's waiting list for years. Tired of working bullshit jobs, I enrolled in college at 21 in CIS just thinking the job market would be better. I felt burnt out my sophomore year, but switched to online classes to both save money and have more time at work. I'm now a senior and have been bullshitting a lot of my classes. I realize now I don't want to work in tech and also realize the job market is horrible. I recently finally landed an electrical apprenticeship job and my desire to go into the trades never really dissipated, I just felt pressured to go to college because I couldn't get anything at the time and felt like my life was wasting away.

I have like 90 something credits so far and had to drop two classes this semester juggling work and these classes I have absolutely no interest in. Is it possible to get my associates now with my existing credits and maybe go back and complete my bachelor's later? I'm honestly miserable doing these classes and this apprenticeship will be 40 hours plus OT in addition to electrical classes to complement the On The Job Training Hours.

I just want to have some tangible degree now (an associates) and complete my bachelor's at some other point when I'm less burnt out.

Any and all advice, comments, insults about me being stupid, and all other pontifications will be appreciated.

I’m graduating this year, and I know you take placement tests to get into the classes you need. But do you guys think college is way harder than people who went to normal highschools? I’m just scared because I’m not getting taught anything valuable at my school, and on top of that they just put you in whatever math class to get a credit. I’ve never taken any type of science other than biology where he would just give us articles to read and 5 questions to answer every week. I just have a set career in mind and don’t want to mess anything up for that (other than every bad decision I made in my highschool life).

Hi! so i was in foster care when i was young and i have a waiver that will cover my whole tuition, i also meet all the requirements for 75% bright futures so i submitted that application does anyone know if i can use both? also how does it work does bright futures pay the college or does it go directly to me ? i’m a first gen so it’s all very confusing for me! thank you so much!

Hello, I am a sophomore in college and depending on where I transfer I’ll need to take 3 consecutive language courses or take a 300 level course. The problem is that the 2 year campus that I’m at currently only offers Spanish. I would really like my language courses in Portuguese as I have some understanding of it already and would enjoy learning it. Is there a program online that would allow me to take Portuguese courses and receive college credit? I didn’t do well in high school Spanish and would rather not take consecutive Spanish courses for college.

(I plan on getting a BS in biology and apply for phd programs that focus on botany)

"1. Section I (250-300 words): Social or environmental related issue(s) in Hawai`i. This may include facts, statistics, news articles, demographic information, policy, pictures (Photo Voice), maps, demographic information, policy, and other information relevant to the issue. 

-Show credible evidence to support your argument of why it is an issue.

-Must include at least 10 facts/statistics with APA formatted citations. 

2. Section II (250-300 words): Include current community projects/organizations (between 3-5) engaging in the social or environmental issue. Please provide a brief description of major activities. 

3. Section III (500-600 words): Your vision of projects or programs that could be created to help the social or environmental issue in Hawai`i. 

-Must describe the major activities that allow us to understand how and why your project or program idea would be unique. 

-Your project or program idea must include at least three concepts discussed in any of the module readings covered. Each concept must be bolded, well explained, and connected to the proposed project or program. 

References in APA format

Grading Criteria
1. Sound understanding of reading materials.
2. Below and exceeding the number of words required automatically results in a point deduction.
3. Each reference missed will result in a point deduction.
4. Since this is a short essay, direct quotations are not allowed, otherwise each used will result in a point deduction.
5. Each fact/statistics missed will result in a point deduction.
6. APA Word template must be used, otherwise, will result in a point deduction.
7. PDF submission is not allowed. Similarly, no Pages file format is allowed. Please convert it into Word before submission or send a Google Docs link. 
8. References section must be provided."

Do you interpret section 1 as needing ALL "facts, statistics, news articles, demographic information, policy, pictures (Photo Voice), maps, demographic information, policy?" or?

My paper included facts, statistics, a history of my social issue, and demographics. I made sure to pay attention to the grading criteria as my professor stated specific issues that would result in point deductions. The paper was returned to me with her marks on it. She critiqued absolutely nothing on my paper and said I did an excellent and in-depth analysis. However, she took 15 points off. She stated that one area that could be improved is the use of visual aids (graphs, or photos)... But in the grading criteria, it does not state that graphs or photos are mandatory for the assignment.

The only reason this is really bothering me is because these 15 points are the difference between me getting an A or a B in the class, and I am about to apply to grad schools.

In your opinion, does the criteria clearly state that you need to use visuals for the assignment? If not, should I bring it up to her?

I plan on opening an American buffet in New York because I rarely see an American buffets in my state of New York.

Hello everyone, a bit of background; I am a returning student who has spent the last 7 years working a trade job and saving money so that way I could attend college and graduate undergrad debt free. I've done an great job of saving were I can and I'm now in my last year of university. I'm a pre-med student focusing on preparing for the MCAT and so I've decided to quit my job and focus on school fully (also to improve my GPA from a 3.2 to a 3.5+). With the help of college grants, my partner, and my extensive savings I'll be able to graduate debt free and have an emergency savings Incase things don't go as planned.

Financially I'm stable but I am still absolutely terrified of not working and earning money. I've worked many jobs since I was 16 and a lot of my personal values and security comes with my ability to earn an income. I know that this is just a stepping stone in my journey of becoming a physician and I've prepared well and will be alright but I can't help but be anxious about this decision. I find myself constantly checking my bank account and checking my budget to see if there are any more places I can cut down spending. Has anyone gone through this? Or have any similar experiences to help calm my nerves?

i’m a freshman in college right now and i really feel like i am failing always had good grades and now i am at a 3.3 gpa w a low C 2 B’s and 2 A’s i know this sounds dumb because these grades aren’t that bad but should i be worried ? is a 3.3 gpa to start off bad? will it be easier to get up later on?

I did an analysis essay on Tangerine by Glass Animals and received 90/100 because my professor said I didn’t justify my source for lyrics and interview quotes. I used Genius.com, which a lot of people use for lyrics and Genius releases official lyric & meaning interviews with artists. So for my final assignment I have to revise a previous essay and resubmit- I’m hoping someone can help me justify Genius as an authoritative source????

Not sure if this is the place to post this, sorry. I’m currently applying to colleges and want to major in art, but I’ve had a lot of people (rightfully) telling me that it’s incredibly hard to make a living off of art, that majoring in art is a waste of money, and that I should keep art as a hobby and peruse something else as a “main career.” My question is: what would that main career be?

I’m not particularly smart. I’m absolutely terrible at math, like genuinely horrible, and I can’t talk to people to save my life. I’m tiny and weak, so there’s no hope in me doing anything that requires strength or stamina, and my GPA is an eyesore. Genuinely, what else is there for me to do? My only real talent is that I’ve been drawing longer than I’ve known how to write my name. I’m on board with doing something just to make money, seriously, but I don’t know where to start. Any advice?

Hi all, with finals week being next week at my college I am in need of some recommendations. Whenever I study I usually need video essays/long form content to keep me genuinely focused and intake the information, however, with this being my first set of finals I’m planning on taking much more time aside to crank out the content than usual. Does anyone have good long videos (doesn’t need to be super interesting, basically just noise) or music that has worked similar for you? Thanks!

I’m in my final year of college, and while I’m so close to the finish line, I’m feeling more burned out than ever. Between thesis deadlines, group projects, and applying for jobs, it feels like there’s never a moment to breathe. On top of that, I’m juggling a part-time job to cover my expenses, so my schedule is packed from morning to night.

Recently, I had a bit of luck with a scholarship that eased some financial pressure, but it hasn’t helped much with the mental load. I’m worried that if I don’t get a handle on this burnout, I’ll finish the year on fumes—or worse, let my grades slip after working so hard.

For anyone who’s been through this, how did you keep going when you were completely drained? Are there ways to balance productivity with rest without feeling guilty? I’d love to hear strategies for staying motivated and focused when it feels like there’s no energy left.

I need some ideas!

I made a couple good friends, but they have been really busy (my fault for befriending the genius chem-e nerd). I feel like it’s too late in the semester to just sit down with random people, and everyone is absorbed in their phones or friends. There’s nowhere near my dorm where students can mingle with randoms, and there hasn’t really been a “socializing” atmosphere anywhere.