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The only certification I could afford would probably be cpr certification I don’t understand how people are getting EMT or medical assistance jobs without certifications. And even when I do apply for ones that don’t say you need it I always get rejected because I have no experience. It’s so frustrating because I would genuinely be willing to do anything and even work nights.
I just started being a volunteer at the hospital but only once a week and it’s really not anything big.
I’m in NY if that helps.

I (previously a vegetarian for 7 years) went vegan a month ago when I got to college, and it's seriously been one of the best things I've ever done. At times it can definitely be isolating, but that feeling is slowly subsiding. There are so many positives in terms of my daily life too! Like, there's usually plenty of the vegan option in the dining hall because, unfortunately, few others eat it (got to try Tempeh today and was very surprised!! 😋). I always have tofu and beans from the salad bar, and my school typically has a vegan (if not a few) dessert options.

It's also been really fun to make an itinerary of vegan places nearby that I am hoping to visit once I figure out our shuttle system!

It really just feels so good to be vegan. And yes, I know there's so much more to veganism than the food! I never bought products tested on animals as a vegetarian and buy all clothes second-hand (:

I don’t what clicked but suddenly I love tofu. I was previously vegetarian and really didn’t like it but now it’s like my lifeline in college. I think I’m probably the main person who eats the tofu at the salad bar. I am probably gonna gain weight just by the amount of tofu I eat here. 😭 I even “stole” some to bring back to my dorm.

I applied to 5 jobs through JobLink starting in mid-August but haven't heard back from any of them. Only 1 is a research position, so I don't need extensive experience for most of them. I also qualify for work-study, which is why I was hoping to get a job. If anyone has any experience with this, I'd love some insight!

The class just started and Im so lost, I just don’t think the way I learn is compatible with the way my teacher teaches. I did struggle in Calc 1 so maybe going back and reviewing all that would help? It kinda of just feels like the class is all over the place, like I don’t exactly know what we’re learning. We went from Riemann sums to FTC & then something about area?? (So many integrals omg.) All in one class, and so I was very lost in understanding what its all for.

I would switch to 142 but it would completely destroy my schedule lol. The class just started and Im so lost, I just don’t think the way I learn is compatible with the way my teacher teaches. I did struggle in Calc 1 so maybe going back and reviewing all that would help? It kinda of just feels like the class is all over the place, like I don’t exactly know what we’re learning. If anyone has taken this class & has any advice I’d greatly appreciate it (:

If anyone knows of a better way to get to Hutchison hall without stairs I’d greatly appreciate it!! I also need to go to Gavett and Hylan

I just moved into my dorm and my anxiety is through the roof. My school also has required events every day up until 9:30pm sometimes and I seriously cannot take it. I know everyone says that everybody is in the same boat when it comes to not knowing anyone but ALOT of people connected with others on Instagram in order to become friends, and so proud are definitely already in “groups.” Not like it makes much a difference though because I’m too anxious to even talk to anyone.
On top of this I’ve never been on campus until now and so the probability of me getting lost is incredibly high.
I honestly don’t know what to do, but I don’t think there’s anyway to skip these events?? And so it’s basically I go and try not to be miserable the whole time

I just moved into my dorm and my anxiety is through the roof. My school also has required events every day up until 9:30pm sometimes and I seriously cannot take it. I know everyone says that everybody is in the same boat when it comes to not knowing anyone but ALOT of people connected with others on Instagram in order to become friends, and so proud are definitely already in “groups.” Not like it makes much a difference though because I’m too anxious to even talk to anyone.
On top of this I’ve never been on campus until now and so the probability of me getting lost is incredibly high.
I honestly don’t know what to do, but I don’t think there’s anyway to skip these events?? And so it’s basically I go and try not to be miserable the whole time
Side-note: I find it really unfair that everything is catered towards extroverts. After one activity surrounded by people I am seriously drained

I just moved into my dorm and my anxiety is through the roof. My school also has required events every day up until 9:30pm sometimes and I seriously cannot take it. I know everyone says that everybody is in the same boat when it comes to not knowing anyone but ALOT of people connected with others on Instagram in order to become friends, and so proud are definitely already in “groups.” Not like it makes much a difference though because I’m too anxious to even talk to anyone.
On top of this I’ve never been on campus until now and so the probability of me getting lost is incredibly high.
I honestly don’t know what to do, but I don’t think there’s anyway to skip these events?? And so it’s basically I go and try not to cry the whole time

In the pictures they don’t but sue b does so i wasn’t entirely sure. They’re also pretty expensive to buy from walmart but maybe it’s worth it??

I’m buying most of the stuff myself and it’s genuinely so stressful. I feel like I have absolutely nothing and trying to find stuff that won’t cost a lot is seriously exhausting. I have looked everywhere for stuff and everything is so expensive.
I also have a single so that means buying bathroom stuff too.

I’m 18 & got diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma when I was 9, I also became a BTK amputee because of this. Honestly through my treatment I never really feared dying like many do, and of course I’m incredibly grateful for that. But also I’ve gotten older and done research on my cancer I have come across a lot of people who lost their lives to the cancer I had and seeing that is such a strange feeling. I keep thinking “that could’ve been me” and I feel guilty in a way. Like just knowing I could’ve died is really hard to comprehend. I also follow a couple people who either have kids with Ewings or have it themselves and it’s so weird seeing it from the other-side. It makes me sad but also makes me wonder why I was able to get over it but so many aren’t.

Hii everyone, i’m an incoming freshman at a smaller school (not super small, but not big by any means) and I’m really nervous for welcome week as well as college in general.

My school posted the welcome week activities and of course a lot of it consists of being around people and I saw some videos from last year’s welcome week and there was parties and stuff like that. My mom and sister will be with me for the first three days since parents were allowed to come, but after that, I’ll be on my own and that’s kind of when the real stuff starts. Our welcome week is five days long too, which is gonna be really difficult for me because I struggle a lot socially and just get really nervous when there’s a lot of people around.

I feel like a lot of the advice surrounding college online doesn’t really apply to me and I feel pretty alone that I’m not super excited for college like everyone else.

I have an ADA room, so I have a single w/ a bathroom. I feel like the videos I keep seeing don't entirely apply to me (like shower shoes, caddy, etc.), and so if anyone has any ideas, please let me know!

I already got most of my basics, I think. I'm not sure if my shower will have a curtain, though?? And I'm assuming I should bring my own toilet paper

I was planning on buying one but then saw online that loft kits usually come with one. I just don’t want to fall out of bed lol.

im 18 (f) and became incredibly close with a girl online last year because she was helping in my chemistry class. Overtime I got to know her more and more particularly her struggles mentally. We relate in that aspect and it felt nice knowing someone understood me in a way. I have a really bad habit of becoming incredibly attached to people and can recognize I have almost always cared more than she did. I would’ve genuinely done anything for her. Over the past 2 months she began working to pay for college & it was definitely an adjustment because I knew it would limit how much we could talk. I did my absolute best to be understanding.

She didn’t text me for a week and during this time I just waited to. Before this happened she hadn’t messaged for a bit & I just asked her if she could tell me when she needed some space which I felt was reasonable. Well yesterday she messaged me and basically said she didn’t text because of work & she felt she had nothing to say. I was upset because I literally asked her to just tell me if she wanted time alone & she did the opposite of that. I sent her a pretty long message and said it was her choice & I can’t let that affect me. She didn’t even try.. she just said she’s sorry and she’ll be there if I needed anything?? I don’t get it, I thought she would’ve wanted to at least discuss it more.

I really don’t want it to end this way but I feel like our friendship is so far gone. As much as I try to not care I am genuinely heartbroken..

hi! i have a single w/ a bathroom but online it says the doubles & triples could be lofted but it doesn’t say anything about the singles? I just wanted to make sure that way I can plan my space wisely (: thanks

Hi, I (18f) am genuinely at a loss for words rn. I unintentionally went no contact in January, and my unintentionally I mean I truly thought it wouldn’t last as long as it did. My dad and I got in an argument through text in December and it genuinely struck a nerve in me and made all my childhood trauma resurface (I was verbally abused a ton, dad drank too)
When I was younger I was diagnosed with cancer, and of course my parents (divorced) had to be there with me. Well in this fundraiser of his it’s mentioned that he “put his health aside for his daughter who he devoted his life to”, and that’s absolute bullshit. Of course he was there with me but this is the same Dad the drank when I was IN the hospital room. I highly suspect his sickness is in part because of his old habits.
It wasn’t until I moved to my mom’s when things got better but growing up I think I’ve become so much more aware of how bad I was treated at times. Like I understand it wasn’t physical thankfully but it was seriously impacted me.

I just am so confused on what to do, he texted me around a month ago but I never even opened it. Should I reach out?? I do feel really bad that he’s going through this & I’ve not said anything
I am also just hurt that me having cancer as a kid was SUCH a contributor to this illness of his..