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What's the reason behind so many college students deciding to switch majors? Is it because of the difficulty level or do their interests just change?

Hey y'all, recently this thought popped into my head—how exactly do you define a 'luxurious' high school? What kind of amenities or opportunities does it offer that distinguishes it from a typical hig …

Hi all, I’m mulling over my post-high school options. It seems like most well-paying jobs require a bachelor’s degree at the bare minimum. Why is that though? What does a degree provide that can’t be …

So, I've heard that college students who have daily classes often have a hard time. Is there a particular reason for this? Does it have to do with the workload, or is it just a lot to manage? How did …

I'm feeling a little anxious... It seems like a lot of college students end up switching their majors at some point. Why is that? Are the courses not what they expect, or do they just discover new int …

Hey everybody! I'm a high schooler who's really into digital painting and I was wondering - why don't most public colleges teach digital painting? It feels like a relevant and useful skill these days.

Hey folks! I've noticed that the majority of my classmates are planning on going to college right after high school. I'm trying to consider all my options, so I'm wondering, why do most teens go to co …

I know that there's such a thing as early decision and early action, but I don't really get why colleges might accept some students early before most other applicants. Can someone shed some light as t …

Been starting to wonder if maybe we're putting too much stock into the whole 'college is the most important time of your life' narrative. I mean is it really such a deciding factor for our future succ …

I'm just a bit baffled. Why are some of the most prestigious colleges in the world located in the US? Don't get me wrong, I know they're great, but does the US just have more resources for education o …

With the sudden transition to distance learning due to Covid, I noticed most of my classes in college are online. This might be a good thing for some, but does this trend show signs of continuing post …

I'm really curious about the history of education. Why did early colleges start in the first place? Was there a specific reason or need that led to their establishment?

Hi everyone, I'm pretty nervous about college as everyone keeps telling me it's probably the most stressful time of my life. Why do you think this is generally the case or is it a misguided perception …

So I noticed that most of the prestigious colleges seem to be located in the US. Does anyone have any theories as to why this might be the case? Is it because of resources, history, diversity of progr …

I've seen quite a few colleges that are pretty much in the middle of nowhere – why is that? Doesn’t the location make it difficult for students to engage with the outside world or find jobs and intern …

I notice a lot of fellow high school friends talking about how they expect to be 'poor college students'. Is this a typical scenario? Why do most college students face financial issues?

Perhaps a sensitive topic but I've heard that most college students are more likely to affiliate with the Democratic party. Why is this so, exactly?

I'm starting to get worried about the amount of debt I may have to take on for college. Is it true that most college students end up in significant debt? What are some ways to avoid this or manage it …

I've been hearing a lot about how many college graduates end up underemployed. This is pretty scary to think about. Is this a general trend? Why does this happen often?

Just out of curiosity, is there a particular group of students who are statistically more likely to graduate and complete college? I mean, does it matter if you're a student-athlete or if you're in a …