A college student has torn between her own dreams and her parents’ insistence on a nursing major. It’s a tricky conversation, says our elder, but you have to tell them…
Why is university like this?
It’s not how I thought it would be! Our elder has some words of wisdom for a letter writer who is finding her first year of university more of a…
School… or sailing the world?
I love my university but I’m a free spirit at heart. How can I follow my passion for adventure? You have your whole life ahead of you, says our elder….
A once-in-a-lifetime chance…
… Should I take it? A student has the opportunity to study abroad but isn’t sure whether to go for it. Our elder says: Yes, yes, yes! Dear EWC I’m…
I’ve got the college jitters!
I’m excited to head off to college — but scared at the same time. Can our elder help a high school senior prepare for the next stage? Dear EWC Hello!…
New school hates my old school!
I’m excited to be moving schools for a sophomore year but I’m worried I’ll get picked on because of my “artsy” old school. Should I just lie about it? Don’t…
Stop partying and let me sleep!
My college roommate keeps coming home drunk in the small hours and waking me up. What can I do? You’ve tried to talk to her, says our elder, so it…
Should I join a math club?
A letter writer has been invited to join a math club but doesn’t know whether to take the plunge. Go for it, says our elder. You never regret doing; only…
Hey elders, got any study tips?
A college freshman is stuck when it comes to studying effectively. Luckily, our elder has a wealth of top tips. Dear EWC Hey, I’m an 18-year old college freshman student…
I’m going to get rejected!
A sophomore is already feeling anxious about getting into college. Stop right there, says our elder. Who said you had to be perfect? Dear EWC Universities. Applications. Rejections. The whole…