Student Stories

Goals and careers can alter the traditional path to a degree. Discover why one student chose to return to college more than two decades after dropping out.

The pandemic changed lives — including those of college students. Discover how one student got back into the academic mindset after returning to campus.

Many picture new college students as wide-eyed 18-year-olds — but this isn't always the case. One student reveals the challenges of starting college at 21.

Climate change impacts us all. Read one student's journey to climate change activism and how college helped to shape a new understanding.

Nursing is a challenging career. One nursing student shares her continuing education journey and how she found a passion for coaching and mental health.

Interdisciplinary studies combines fields to find creative solutions. One student shares what they learned by attending an interdisciplinary college.

It's not always easy deciding on a career path as soon as you start college. One student shares her top five tips for choosing a major.

Many college students tie their sense of self to extracurriculars, jobs, and majors. Here, one student explains why what you do doesn't define who you are.

Many people struggle to make it to college. Discover how one student overcame hurricanes and economic turmoil to fulfill her dream of attending vet school.

Grad school can be tough, especially for LGBTQ+ students. Discover how one queer student navigated the journey with the help of community and campus resources.

Applying for scholarships can be a confusing process. Discover one student's tips for finding and securing college scholarships in high school.

Being a first-generation student isn't easy, especially if you transfer colleges. Learn how one student overcame obstacles to find community and graduate.

Picking a college is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Discover how one student's campus visit made him realize that school was right for him.

College programs and leaders play a vital role in aiding students with disabilities. Read one student's story about navigating college with a disability.

College is filled with pressures, including the pressure to look a certain way. One student shares her experience with managing an eating disorder.

Managing your time in grad school isn't easy. One student shares how she learned to prioritize her needs while living with bipolar disorder.

Many college students struggle to make time for fun when juggling jobs and classes. Discover how one pre-vet student finally achieved balance.

OCD is an often debilitating condition that affects 1% of Americans. One student shares how she navigates OCD, from intrusive thoughts to compulsions.

Many students feel pressure to pursue a particular major. One student shares his story about how the wrong major led him down a path to depression.

Many students pull all-nighters, but that doesn't make them good for you. One student explains why they stopped pulling all-nighters — and why you should, too.