Getting Started

Academic institutions have their own unique structures and cultures that are hard to decipher without some inside help.

Explore what academic structures look like and how to get the most out of them.

Learn more about Academia.

How do people pay for their education? What types of financial assistance is available? What is the difference between a grant and a loan?

Let's learn about what options are available to fund your education and breakdown the jargon.

Explore Scholarships.

If you are thinking that research is only microscopes and lab rats, think again. Research varies widely across different fields and even within subfields.

Explore What is Research.

Got something you are curious about but not sure how to explore it? There are many ways to learn about something without committing too much time or energy.

Learn more on Exploring Interests.

What do you care about? Where might you want to go with it? Don't think about it as a definitive but rather which direction do you want to start steering your ship?

Explore Action Plans.

How do you know which program is right for you? There are so many different things you should consider before jumping into a program in order to pick the one that best serves your needs while getting you to where you want to be.

Learn more about Choosing a Program.

Community Colleges are great places to start your education. Unfortunately, you will eventually have to transfer to a university if you are pursuing a bachelors degree. Let's see how we can make the transition smoother.

Explore Transferring to University.