What are some colleges that are known for not getting along very well with the locals where they have their campuses?
I've heard this about some colleges, and I wouldn't want to feel like a burden to the people who live there full time....
Why do some colleges teach C++ instead of other programming languages?
I'm taking an introductory computer science course and was surprised to discover that the language we are learning is C++. There is a Python class, but it apparently is designed for non-computer science majors/minors and is not the main track. Any insight into the advantages or disadvantages of teac...
How to do better literary critique
I have a lot of work for my english class and I seem to be struggling with my literary critique. Is there anything I can do to help get better at this?...
Economic 102 module 5
What is the economic meaning of an upward-sloping supply curve for a certain kind of labor and a downward-sloping demand curve for that kind of labor?...
College professors/educators: Is it just me, or have the students gotten more disrespectful?
When I was a student, I would NEVER send my professors emails complaining that the exam was too hard, therefore the professor must not know how to teach. And yet here I am with an inbox full of rude emails about the same exact exam I've been giving for decades... telling me that I am bad at my job b...
Best way to contribute to my alumni organization?
What are the best ways to make a difference for my univeristy? I want to give something, but not sure what the best bang for the buck is....
What essays do you need to write for college?
I know you need to write an essay for the common app but what else do you need to write generally? I know it depends on what you're applying for but a list of the general essays needed would be great!...
Going the next step with mathematics
I stopped studying college math after sophomore year as I continued to study physics. What do you think my chances are of finishing my undergraduate studies of math more than 35 years later?...