I’m from the US and really want to study abroad in Europe for either a semester or a full year during my undergrad. My problem is, my European language skills are pretty much non-existent. I took Spanish in high school, but that won’t really help me in, say, Germany or Scandinavia. So, are there actually…
Okay, so my university is finally moving towards more online and hybrid courses, which is great! But honestly, I’m a little lost on how to best assess students in this new environment. It feels different than just giving a paper exam or having in-class presentations. Specifically, I’m teaching undergraduate courses in history, so it’s not…
Okay, so I’ve been reading a lot about this lately, and I’m just getting conflicting information everywhere. I want to know what the actual ideal age is for a child to really start learning a second language. Not just being exposed to it, but, like, learning it. My daughter is almost four, and my neighbor’s…
Okay, so I’m thinking about a career change. I’ve been in marketing for 10 years, but honestly, I’m feeling burnt out and unfulfilled. I’m drawn to something more tech-oriented, maybe data analysis or even coding. But it’s a completely different skillset. I know that career transitions are becoming more common, and I keep hearing about…
Okay, so I’m graduating with my Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering in May, and I’m starting to seriously look at job offers. I’ve been browsing Glassdoor and Levels.fyi, but it’s hard to get a really clear picture. Plus, the data seems to vary a lot depending on location and specific skills. I’m mostly interested in knowing…
Okay, so I’m really confused about transferring credits. I’m looking at attending an online university for a specific degree program, let’s say it’s a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity. But I have some college credits already from a community college, taken about 5 years ago. They’re mostly general education credits like English Composition, College Algebra, and Intro…
Okay, here’s the expanded question, trying to embody the mindset of someone struggling to focus while studying: I’m really struggling to concentrate when I’m trying to study. It’s like, I sit down at my desk, tell myself "Okay, time to study," and then… my mind just goes blank. Or, even worse, it fills up with…
