Brian Swain

As a freshman in the Grainger College of Engineering at UIUC, I’m thinking about how to navigate an increasingly competitive career landscape. How can I pursue professional success while also staying aligned with my personal goals and sense of fulfillment? Can anyone share some thoughtful advice?

Just a freshman trying to expand his connections and learn how to network.

Currently in 12th and I'm looking through schools but the big programs are incredibly competitive and I don't know if I'm cut out compared to others applying. I'd like to apply to state schools but I've heard bigger schools give you a better chance of getting a job right after.

Does anyone always wanted to be a guitarist as a kid?! And now I’m on my way to be a guitarist and an automotive engineer has anyone had a similar experience?!

I'm a senior student going to Bloomsburg University for majoring in ASL interpreting and English translation in the fall of 2026. I'm an introvert as well, which kind of makes it hard for me to make friends outside of school. If I'm going to college for ASL interpreting, how can I make new...

Im a high school Senior looking to attend college and get a degree in mechanical engineering. What can I do to prepare myself? What can i expect to see?

I am interested in engineering and I want to stay close to the trades. (to be clear what I mean by the trades are the skilled construction trades like carpentry, electrical, and plumbing). I enjoy working with moving parts like with power tools, I like doing electrical wiring work, and I am...

I am a senior in high school waiting for more info about financial support for a college I am interested in. #Fall25

I'm curious to know what everyday life for an engineer would look like. Does working as an engineer mean a more flexible day-to-day life?

I am a 17 year old high-school student and I've been doing photography for quite some time and started my own business from it. But I'm also a student who loves math and engineering and I feel as if I'm destined for it, but I'm still unsure because of how much I love photography. #Fall25

I'm currently enrolled in a community college and am planning on transfering to an university for electrical engineering after finishing my gen ed. Typically, what should I look for when making the choice and how do I know that an university have good funding for the major I want?

I am a sophomore at FDU studying hospitality management and tourism. I am a skilled baker with experience in restaurant and retail.

I'm a junior, and I'm not as interested in some of my extracurriculars as I used to be. I feel like I'm only doing them because I don't want to quit when I'll be applying to college next year, but they're also making it harder to find time for the things I enjoy. My parents cautioned me against...

I am currently a Mechanical engineering student, but I am dreading the rest of my classes. I love the design and problem solving, but hate the math/physics/theory side of things. Do I just push through the rest of my classes, or is mechanical engineering not for me?

What IT jobs can I get with an Associate's degree in Information Technology? I enjoy building things and like hands-on jobs that are also well-paid. I learn quite quickly, so any practical job I can get with my Associate's degree in Information Technology would be a good career option for me.