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Dear Life Section, I am finally graduating this week and am excited to enter the next phase of life. However, I am wondering what resources are available for alumni and how to access them. I also want some tips on how to stay in contact with classmates and professors after leaving college. Sincerely, Graduating Senior...

Dear Life Section, I have been trying to strike some new ideas for the past couple of weeks. Whether writing, painting or doing a creative class project, I find my mind going blank, and it makes me feel dull. Can you help me find some creative inspiration? Sincerely, Creativity Seeker   Dear Creativity Seeker, Finding...

Dear Life Section, I recently moved into a new apartment close to campus. I want to arrange all of my belongings and decorate the room to make it look liveable. Can you help me figure all of this out? Sincerely, New Resident   Dear New Resident, It can be challenging as well as stressful to...

Dear Life Section, I always celebrated Easter with my family, and now I am not sure what to do this year. Do you have any suggestions? Sincerely, Holiday Planner   Dear Holiday Planner, One hard part of going to college is not spending holidays with friends and families like you used to. During these times,...

Dear Life Section, I am a college student and would love to have a pet — preferably a dog or cat — for companionship during my time here. However, I am worried I may not be qualified to take care of an animal. Do you have any tips on how to be a responsible pet...

Dear Life Section, I want to make a special Galentine’s celebration with my girls but I cannot come up with any good things to do. Do you have any ideas or tips on how to throw a fun and affordable party? Sincerely, Uncreative Party Planner   Dear Uncreative Party Planner, The idea of throwing a...

Dear Life Section, I am a STEM undergraduate and I want to get some research experience to start my career. However, I do not know if the professors who work in labs take in undergraduate students to help with their studies. Can you give me some guidance? Sincerely, Research Experience Pioneer   Dear Research Experience...

Dear Life Section, I am trying to stay on top of classes and my social life, but this weather makes me feel unmotivated, lazy and sad. Do you have any tips for turning that around? Sincerely, Unmotivated Student   Dear Unmotivated Student, I totally understand that feeling. Many people go through the motions while barely...

Dear Life Section, I am graduating this semester, and I have a lot of things I wish to do but the pressure is high. The question of what to do next is roaming around my head. I just want to calmly glide through this semester. Do you have any suggestions? Sincerely, Stressed Graduand   Dear Stressed...

Dear Life Section, This is my first semester in college and I wish to have a good college party experience. I want to make sure I am aware of any unspoken rules that might be important. Could you give me some tips on college party etiquette and navigating social norms? Sincerely, First College Party Experience...