Why do I keep pushing myself? You’ve figured out there’s something more to life than grades, says our elder. Make space for the other parts of your life. Dear…
Ready to step through the door…
But which one? This letter writer is struggling to decide what to study at college. Our elder has some tips for figuring out what’s next. Dear EWC Hi! I’m…
No, Mom, I’m not studying IT
Choosing college courses has this letter writer all stressed out. Have a talk with your parents, says our elder. They don’t always know best. Dear EWC I am currently very…
How can I decide my future?
After doing a ton of research, this letter writer still can’t decide what to study next. Think about what gives you satisfaction, says our elder, and indulge in some positive…
Anxious about being anxious
It started with schoolwork; now I’m worried about everything. Our elder knows all about negative thoughts. Talk to your parents, get some help, and start with small steps, she says….
A whole semester in a week
I just moved country and I’m struggling with the curriculum. Even worse: exams are coming up. Wow, that’s a lot of change, says our elder. Take up your teachers’ offers…
Is community college a waste?
This high school senior is scared of being left behind. Don’t despair, says our elder. And don’t discount community college. Dear EWC Hi, I’m currently a high school senior,…
Should I give up music dreams?
I want to be a music major but my parents say I should choose security over my dreams. Analyze those dreams, says our elder – and form a backup plan….
Doing the math
A letter writer is trying to decide whether to join the math stream at school – it might mean sacrificing a holiday or two. Our elder is in no doubt:…
She always gets so many likes
I can’t stop comparing myself to my classmate on Instagram. How can I deal with this? Remember, it’s only pictures, says our elder. Concentrate on real life instead. Dear…