Ways to Look Your Best August 16

A man in blue suit, staring confidently at the camera

I don’t like the way I look! I feel like my friends are more attractive than I am, dress better than I do, and just come across sexier, classier, and more put together. I don’t think I have very low self-esteem, but I do feel like I’m missing something. How can I look my best? … Read more

Are Online Degrees Worth Pursuing August 16

Five people fist bumping in celebration

How valuable is an online degree in this day and age? I know that online degrees are common now, but I’m never sure how much people respect them. It seems to me that people my parents’ age (or older) would assume that an online degree is worth less than one from a “real” college. Do … Read more

The Perfect Gift for That New Special Someone August 27

A beautifully packed gift box with hanging tag that reads, "just for you"

At the end of last year, I started dating a guy who lived in my dorm. We kept talking through the summer, and we even traveled to see each other. Now the school year is starting up again, and he just told me that he wanted to keep dating. I’m really happy. I like him … Read more

Can You Buy Tobacco Online?  August 30

A packet of tobacco, with a cigar placed outside

I’m a smoker, and I’m not ashamed of it! I really enjoy smoking, both for its effects (I feel like I can concentrate better and relax better when I smoke — I know those seem like opposite things, but it’s true!) and for the actual practice of smoking, which I really enjoy (I like the … Read more

A Fix for Sagging Floors September 4

Neatly finished wooden flooring meeting a textured stone wall

I go to college in my hometown, and live with my folks to save money. Now that I’m a junior, they’re leaving me in charge of the house. They bought an Airstream trailer and took off to New Jersey a few weeks ago. However, the house is pretty old, and I’m starting to notice that … Read more

Understanding IP Addresses October 1

Screen of brightly coloured code

Okay, this question might be a little silly: I’m not tech-savvy, sorry! But I’m kind of weirded out by IP addresses. I don’t really understand what they are, but I do know that my IP address is something that identifies my computer (right?) — so I always assumed that it was private, or only available … Read more

Estimating the Menace of Mold  October 10

My roommates and I recently found mold in our house. It’s in the basement and a lot of the walls on the first floor have mold in them. We rent it from a local landlord, and the local landlord is… not great. It looks like the house hasn’t been taken care of in a while. … Read more

Your Mental Health Matters

Focused view of a stone Buddha statue

Experts, how do I know when I should seek therapy? I know that’s a very broad question, but lately I’ve been wondering if I should get professional help. I don’t think I need professional help, exactly, but I think maybe it would be beneficial. I’m able to live my life, but I worry a lot: … Read more

Staying Safe on Your Motorcycle November 2

A person rides a motorbike along a forest side road

When I was a kid, I was obsessed with motorcycles. I wanted to ride one when I grew up — if not sooner! I couldn’t wait to have a motorcycle of my own and drive it everywhere I went. But as the years went by, I never really fulfilled my dream. I went to college … Read more

Making Money While Abroad November 14

Stack of Euro bills

You go to college to follow your dreams, right? Well, that’s exactly what I did: I am getting a degree in creative writing, and next year I have a job lined up as an au pair in Paris. It’s literally my dream. I love children, and when I’m not caring for the boy, I will … Read more