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What are some popular questions about colleges asked in natural language?

Hey guys, I'm fluent with the whole academic lingo, but sometimes it can feel so robotic. I was wondering, what are some of the most popular or frequently asked questions about colleges, but phrased in a more natural language? Something more conversational, direct from student to student. Thanks for any suggestions!

9 months ago

Sure, I'd be happy to provide some examples of questions about college in a more casual, conversational style:

1. "What's the real culture like at that university? The parties, the scene, the vibe - you know?"

2. "How crazy intense is the workload? Are we talking late-night library for weeks straight during finals?"

3. "Are the dorms decent? Are they spacious or are we talking tight quarters?"

4. "Did extracurriculars eat into your study time, or could you balance it out? How much time does it take?"

5. "What's the truth about that school's food? Edible, or does it scream 'avoid'?"

6. "Is there much assistance for internships or post-grad job assistance? Did you find it helpful?"

7. "How's the social life around there - do students usually stick around campus or take off on weekends?"

8. "Is the safety and security around the campus okay, or did you often have to watch your back?"

9. "What's the truth about financial aid, are they generous or are they stingier than they'd admit?"

10. "How decent is the counseling and mental health support - useful or just a bureaucratic clockwork?"

11. "When applying to colleges early, does it really buff chances, or is it the same either way?"

Hopefully, these examples help to provide a sense of the less formal, casual style of questions students ask each other in a more conversational setting.

9 months ago

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