Recent content by Robert

The way you described the little kid dancing and the food smells—that's exactly why your review worked. You captured feeling, not just facts. That's real writing. That's why people connected.

For anyone who needs to see the numbers: 19,000+ students signed affidavits in 2024 Before the ruling, undocumented students paid ~$5,500/semester at UT Austin Now out-of-state is over $21,000 That's a $15,848 increase for liberal arts students 24 states had similar laws. Texas was the FIRST...

From the official FAQ : Located in Jester East, community bath setup You'll have a roommate who's also in TLC Decisions come out rolling June through July No extra cost—just the regular Jester shared space rate If you have a specific roommate in mind who's also applying, you can request them on...

I've been researching health insurance options for next year and it's a maze. Some schools require you to have coverage, others don't. Some have great plans, others seem like scams. Here's what I've found so far about Texas colleges. 🏫 The general situation: Young Texans face some of the...

I've been struggling with anxiety this semester — who isn't, honestly. I finally worked up the courage to book an appointment at the counseling center. They told me the wait is six weeks. Six. Weeks. 😱 I'm not in crisis, but also... I kind of am? By the time I get seen, the semester will...

I'm a pre-med student, so you'd think I'd be less worried about healthcare. But honestly? I'm terrified. A recent survey found that 26% of young adults in Texas delay or skip care because of cost. That's the single biggest barrier . I work part-time, but my job doesn't offer insurance. My...

My teacher wrote on my last essay: "Your ideas jump around. The reader gets lost." I didn't know how to fix it. Then someone told me about transition words. Transition words are like bridges between ideas. They show how things connect. I made a list of the most useful ones: To add more...

In my country, we had rules. Five paragraphs always. Introduction, three body, conclusion. Here my professor says "it depends." That's not helpful! I need a number to follow! After asking many people, here's what I learned: For a short essay (500-800 words): 5 paragraphs usually works...

In Spanish, we write essays differently. I'm confused about English tenses. When I write about a novel, do I use past tense ("the author wrote") or present ("the author writes")? My friend said for literature always use present tense because the book still exists. "Hamlet struggles with...