The above is a decision flowchart titled "University Email vs Personal Email" that helps you choose between using your student and personal email account. The flowchart starts with a diamond asking "Is this for submitting your work into IRL@UMSL?" If yes, it recommends using personal email for download notifications after graduation, access to submission updates, and professional academic record. If no, it asks "Is this for another educational platform, course, or school-related service?" If yes, it recommends student email for access to student discounts, integration with school systems, easy professor identification, and academic tool access. If no, it asks "Will you need access to this account after graduation?" If yes, it recommends personal email for permanent access, professional continuity, no risk of losing account, and long-term reliability. If no/unsure, it asks "Does this service offer student discounts or benefits?" If yes, it recommends student email for cost savings, student pricing benefits, special student features, and educational discounts. If no, it asks "Is this account professional or career-related?" If yes, it recommends personal email for professional continuity, employer accessibility, career networking, and long-term branding. If no, it defaults to recommending personal email, noting that when in doubt, personal email ensures long-term access and account security. A reference box shows student email is best for school platforms and discounts, personal email for long-term professional use, and personal email should always be used for dissertation/IRL submissions.