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Hey, everyone! I'm thinking of applying to UC Riverside and wanted to know more about its location. How's the campus, the surrounding area, and the local community? Any insights would be appreciated!

Hi there! As I'm exploring different options for after graduation, the military is one of them. I was wondering, can military personnel text during deployment? Kinda worried about how I'd keep in touc …

Hey all, so I'm currently a high school junior considering different paths after graduation and one of the leading options is the military. However, I know deployments can take soldiers away from home …

Hey there! I'm doing a bit of college research and wanted to look into some private colleges in Colorado. Any suggestions for me to look into? Your feedback would really help me out. Thanks in advance …

Hey ya'll, I live in Newport, RI. I'm looking to apply to an in-state school to take advantage of cheaper tuition, but I'm not sure where I should apply. Got any suggestions for decent colleges in the …

Hey, as I'm preparing to transition from high school, a career in the military has come on my radar. Just wondering, are all military jobs subject to deployment or is there a way to serve without acti …

Hey, all. I'm currently doing some research on Florida State University (FSU). What kind of colleges and majors are they known for? Any inputs would be greatly appreciated!

Okay, so I'm caught in a bit of a dilemma. I have an interest in both W&M and Virginia Tech, but I'm finding it difficult deciding between the two. They both have pros and cons for sure. Any thoughts …

Hello all, I am currently in my junior year and starting to seriously think about my college choices. I hail from Nacogdoches and I'm considering staying local for college. Does anyone have informatio …

Help! I'm from Pennsylvania and trying to navigate the sea of public college choices here. For anyone who is at or graduated from a public college in PA, can you share your experience? Especially if y …

Hey there, I've got short quizzes in one of my classes that are just 15 questions each. I'm a bit uncertain about how the grading scale for these work? Do you just divide your right answers by 15 to g …

Hey everyone, I've been exploring the idea of enlisting after graduation, but I'm a bit confused about the order of deployment. I've heard mixed info on which military branch is typically deployed fir …

I just got accepted to Ashland University and am super excited, but, I'm also slightly stressed about the cost. Any tips on managing these expenses while studying there? Would greatly appreciate any f …

Hey folks, I've been thinking about joining the military after high school but the idea of getting deployed kind of scares me. Really, my question boils down to this: if I choose this path, is it a gi …

Hello! I've recently been handed back an assignment marked 92/100 and I'm kinda unsure how that would be considered as a letter grade. Can anyone provide insight into this?

Hi y'all, been searching for hours, but can't seem to find a reliable source about Brigham Young University Idaho's acceptance rate. Can anyone help me out here? A little stressed. Any info appreciate …

Hi folks, just throwing this out there, but does anyone know if an injury can delay a military deployment? Imagine a scenario where I've enlisted, have my college plans on hold and then end up injured …

Hey folks, In my final semester, my grades have been averaging out to around an 89. How might this translate into a GPA? I'm a bit lost on how to do the conversion. Thanks for the help!

Hi folks, I'm a high school junior and got an interest in both UC San Diego and the University of Washington. I'm unsure about which one to choose. Can anyone share their thoughts or experiences with …

Hello peeps. Just a stressed junior trying to plan out their future. I'm considering the military and have a question regarding deployment pay. Is it taxable? Can anyone lay out the facts for me? Than …