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This is what Apple CEO Tim Cook named his group chat with college friends
Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that he named his college friends' group chat 'Roommates'. Cook shared …
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The hidden value of a college degree: Graduates are much more likely to have friends
Compared to Americans without a degree, college grads were more likely to say they had friends who …
Jacob Zinkula,Madison Hoff
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I moved to Alaska after college for a job. I lost all my friends because I put my career first.
After graduating from college, I was nervous about job stability and unemployment. A job in Alaska …
Sophia Carlisle
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When I was 11, I made a friend who changed the trajectory of my life. She inspired me to go to college and try harder.
I was an average student with few ambitions to enter college. I got the push I needed from a fellow…
Jane Ridley
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I taught college-bound seniors for a decade. Here's what many wanted their parents to know about college admissions.
As a high school teacher, I worked closely with college-bound teens. They want parents to know that…
Alexandra Frost
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College in the US was too expensive, so these students opted for Europe
Besides the draw of cheaper tuition, some American students choose to study abroad for the chance t…
Erin Liam
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My daughter was too overwhelmed to focus on her college applications. I became the nagging parent.
My high-achieving high school senior was too overwhelmed to work on her college applications. I dev…
Alana Sheeren
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I skipped college and became a boatbuilder. My friends who aren't in trade jobs envy me.
Clémentine Mollier skipped college and became a boatbuilder. She said she's seen more people moving…
Charissa Cheong
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Thinking about sending your kid abroad for college? Here are 6 tips from college advisors and students for a successful move.
"Recognize that your experience is going to be a bit different, but it doesn't mean it's any less r…
Erin Liam
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At my first job out of college, all my coworkers were older and had children my age. I struggled to earn their respect.
My coworkers often complained about how lazy the younger generation is. I struggled to connect with…
Anna Wenner
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When I graduated college this summer, I feared I would always long for my college days. But post-grad life is just as fulfilling.
After college graduation, I was upset, longing for my college campus and friends. But I am finding …
Victoria Heath
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More employers say they don't care if you went to college. Most still seem to.
While some employers are dropping degree requirements, the shift to skills-based hiring is slow, af…
Tim Paradis
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I was 17 when I gave birth to my son. Now that he's off to college, I'm trying to figure out who I am.
Winnie Thompson had her son when she was 17. They grew up together and now he's off to college. She…
Kimanzi Constable
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Stop asking my kids what their plans are for college. It's the question they hate the most.
It's common to ask teens what they plan to do after high school and what college they want to atten…
Laura Falin
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I make my son pay for his college tuition. If he gets good grades each semester, I pay him back.
I want my kids to understand just how costly college really is. So I make my son pay upfront, and t…
Rachel Cherry White
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I've toured many colleges with my sons. I recommend visiting this one place on every campus to see if the school is the right fit.
On a college tour, we visited the dining hall. My son walked away from me, sat at a table, and conn…
Cristine Struble
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I'm a single mom with 2 kids in college. My divorce devastated me financially, so I feel guilty I can't help with their tuition.
I always planned to pay for my kids' colleges, but my divorce forced me to go bankrupt. I can't hel…
Amber Campbell
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I married my best friend while still in college, and we held the wedding on campus. It was the best decision I ever made.
They became best friends during the pandemic and then realized they should date. A few months later…
Terryn Witherspoon-Woolfolk
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I'm 30, and my best friend is 75. She's shaped how I approach relationships.
My best friend is 45 years older than I am. If we'd judged each other based on age, we'd have misse…
Hannah Wilkinson
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I had a baby during my senior year of college. My friends helped raise my daughter so I could graduate and continue working.
Riho Maruyama and her husband got married freshman year. By senior year she was pregnant. Their fri…