March Madness
I was introduced to college basketball when I was in second grade. Our teacher randomly assigned us two teams to cheer for. The winner got a candy bar. I was so excited because I love competition.…
The Draft is Back
Last year, the Bears pulled off one of the best trades in recent memory. Bears return for No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft ... WR Keenan Allen WR DJ Moore OT Darnell Wright CB Tyrique Stevenson…
FIRE Assets and College Financial Aid
I touched on this subject in my 2024 Financial Aid & FIRE and Surprise Benefit of FIRE in Southern Illinois post. Still, I would like to elaborate further on my frustration with the financial aid system of top-tier colleges. 2024-25…
Costs of Top UK Universities for Americans
The University of Cambridge and The University of Oxford are two of the top five colleges in the world. They are generally ranked only behind Harvard, MIT, and Stanford in the global rankings. Being accepted at…
University of Toronto Cost for Americans
My oldest child is looking at colleges and said they would like to attend school in Canada. They enjoy the weather and the politics. Unfortunately, the school has become increasingly unaffordable for international students. Tuition is $45,000+, and you…
Liberal Arts?
I should have put more effort into deciding what college I would attend. I knew my brother went to The University of Illinois and that it was an excellent school for Computer Science. I applied to…
Auto Insurance is Terrible
Insurance companies are private organizations designed to make as much profit as possible. This is done by collecting as much in premiums as they can while reducing the amount they are required to pay to their…
I Love GIFs
I spend my entire life in my head. I create scenarios to entertain or prepare myself for the real world. Movies and TV shows are permanently burned in my neurons more than my interactions with people…
What is the Deal With College?
Universities are no longer necessary for most careers. I also don't think we should discriminate, so I understand my desires do not match reality. I worked in software engineering for most of my career. My Computer…
NFL Tankathon 2024
The Cubs missed the playoffs after going 7-13 in their last twenty games of the year. Red Bull and Max Verstappen clinched a double championship before F1 even made it to the United States. Illinois football is 1-3 in conference play.…