I need some guidance. I have an older brother who’s a senior at another major university. Earlier last year, during the fall semester, our parents confronted him about his slipping grades. They pressed him about doing well during his last two semesters; otherwise, an employer might consider withdrawing a job offer. My brother begrudgingly agreed … Read more
I could use some help figuring out how to best present something for my urban planning class. The backstory is that I’m an undergrad studying architecture and design. I’m taking my first urban planning course this semester, and it’s extremely difficult. This particular class focuses on municipal zoning regulation, which is a surprisingly complicated topic–and … Read more
I have a friend who has a serious substance abuse problem. I’ve read about the opiate epidemic, but I never thought that it would hit so close to home. This friend of mind is from my hometown, and in the time since we graduated high school he has changed dramatically. He used to be one … Read more
How long have online casinos been a “thing?” I know they’ve been around forever, but I never though they were that popular. But here at school I know a few people who gamble online a fair amount, and I’m surprised. I’ve also read about things like those online fantasy football gambling sites in the news … Read more
I could use some help with a sociology assignment. Earlier this week, our professor discussed how domesticated animals have changed how cultures and societies develop all over the world. He cited the ancient Egyptians who worshipped cats, settlers who relied on oxen and horses, etc. The assignment for this coming week was to explore how … Read more
I’m a huge sports fan–it’s part of why I wanted to go a school with a sports culture. I’m particularly big on live sports, because I just love the energy of the crowd and the feeling of people coming together and reacting to the same thing at the same time. For me, seeing a sporting … Read more
I feel like I never got a great sex education when I was younger. My family tends to avoid talking about this sort of stuff, and we never covered it a whole lot in school. Now I’m in college and I feel like I’ve run out of time to learn what I need to know … Read more
I need some guidance. I’m a sophomore focusing my studies on environmental sustainability. In one of my courses, the instructor has a different student present a topic each week that she assigns the week prior. The topics are always related to sustainability, but they’re usually indirectly related to the environment. For example, a few weeks … Read more
I don’t personally smoke or vape, but I’d like to know a little bit more about both–and particularly about vaping, which I’m not sure I properly understand at all. I have a few friends who vape, and they claim it’s safer than cigarettes. Can this be true? Meanwhile, I have other friends who smoke and … Read more
I have a question for the experts about architecture and businesses. I’ve been thinking lately about how big box stores are all laid out the same way, and how certain types of businesses have distinctive buildings with specific architectural features. What can the experts tell me about how commercial spaces draw us in and make … Read more
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