I'm a college professor, and I'm not sure I'll send my kid to college. A degree isn't required for success.

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The author, not pictured, is a professor but won't require her son to go to college.

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I wanted my daughter to graduate from college debt-free, so I bought a storage unit business. It paid for her entire tuition.

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The author owns a storage unit business to pay for her daughter's college tuition.

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My daughter decided not to go to college right after high school. I'm proud of her for exploring her interests first.

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The author, not pictured, was surprised to learn her daughter didn't want to go to college yet.

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I graduated from college and moved back home to New York City. I struggled to find my place, and it didn't feel like home anymore.

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The author struggled when she moved back to her hometown of New York City.

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I'm a Yale student who just spent a semester abroad in the UK. I now know I want to eventually move overseas for grad school.

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The author is a Yale student who studied abroad in London.

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I'm a college student who lived alone in a studio apartment. I became more independent, but the financial burden was too much.

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The author, not pictured, lived alone as a college student.

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Living with my parents in Hawaii helped me afford the most expensive state. It was the best option for me after graduating.

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The author is living with her parents to save for a down payment

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I was drowning in $370,000 of student loan debt with my salary as a teacher. Then, it was all forgiven.

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The author was drowning in student loan debt.

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I'm a professional declutterer. Dorm rooms can get messy fast — here are 4 tips for keeping dorm rooms clutter-free.

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College students can easily declutter their dorm rooms.

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I went to graduate school right after college, and I regret it. I wish I had waited and joined the workforce first.

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The author, not pictured, went right into grad school after college.

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