Hawking An Australian Abode

Several pins placed on various points across a map of Australia

I am a dual citizen of the US and Australia, going to college in the United States. My siblings (all older) and I recently lost our mother, and with it we have decided to sell her house. We are going to split the costs and profits of selling it. My brother and sister are in … Read more

Finding A Therapist  December 5

Newton's cradle

I think I need therapy. I’ve been putting off going to a therapist for a long time, but I feel like I’m running out of excuses. First I said I didn’t need therapy because I was going to get through a tough time on my own, but that hasn’t worked out so well. Later, I … Read more

Subtle Difference-Makers for Your Small Business’ Reputation

People in formal business clothing seated around a table during a meeting

I’m a small business owner. In my business, we deal a lot with other businesses — we offer outsourced solutions for things like payroll and tax services. I’m incredibly proud of the business I’ve built and the people I’ve built it with, and I think we do amazing work. I also think we are extremely … Read more

Emulating Rehab Pros January 31, 2019

Renovation scene inside a house showing ladders, shovel, and building equipment

I am studying construction project management at university. I am from a city with a lot of old houses, and I am thinking about starting a business to rehab and sell them. The city is growing and there are a lot of young people moving in. Since I have the skills to be a general … Read more

Unleashing Entrepreneurial Enterprise February 10

A girl working on her laptop in a cafe

I’m a student entrepreneur. I have always been interested in entrepreneurship and innovation, but I am looking forward to starting my own business after graduation. However, I have to admit that I am a little bit intimidated by the prospect of it. I do not come from a background like some of my classmates, and … Read more

Boosting Your College Startup

Hand-drawn lightbulb illustrating "idea"

My friends and I have built an app that is supposed to be used by landlords to help with sublets. Basically, think a combination of Airbnb and Zillow: short-term contract rentals without too much hassle. The only problem is, we want to expand beyond our college town, but there’s only three of us and we … Read more

How to Care for Your Smartphone Without Going Broke

A phone screen that reads, "Hello"

Experts, I recently bought a new smartphone. I love it! But I’m also kind of freaking out. This smartphone is the most expensive thing that I own, and I worry that I’ll break it or mess it up somehow and end up having to pay a whole lot of money to fix it or get … Read more

Pre-Law Practicing July 9th

A shelf of law books

I’m a pre-law student in Southern California. I am pretty sure I want to go to law school, but I know how competitive it is. It goes way beyond the LSAT, right? So I’m looking for ways to stand out. I’m also looking for ways to gain experience before going to law school, so that … Read more

Computer Science Pathways  July 14

A computer screen displaying lines of brightly colored code

I am a new student, having just started at a university after transferring from a community college. I am really interested in computer science. My community college had a few IT tracks, but I want to move into something more advanced for my major. The thing is, it’s a huge university and there are a … Read more

The Medical End of End of Life 

A doctor points to an X-ray while explaining it to another person

I am a pre-med student in my second year. I want to become a doctor, maybe specialize as an internist. However, I have a question that I’m really nervous about and I don’t know how to bring it up to my professors. I do not know how doctors are involved in end-of-life care. The fact … Read more