I grew up in the US, while my wife grew up in the UK. She had a better education and now has a better understanding of the world.

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The author, right, and her wife, left.

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I studied at Yale and Cambridge University. The elite colleges offered me secret societies, maids, and formal balls.

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The author attended Yale and Cambridge University.

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I'm a student at Cornell. From the teaching farm to the student-run hotel, here's what a day is like on campus.

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The author is a student at Cornell.

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I couldn't participate in extracurriculars at Yale because of the school's competitive environment. It's not just a Yale problem.

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The author, not pictured, says Yale is too competitive.

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I'm an NYU student, a content creator, and an intern. Here's what a busy 15-hour day is like for me.

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I'm a New York University student and content creator.

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I went to college in the US and then enrolled at Oxford. I preferred college life in England with black-tie balls and no testing.

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The author went to Oxford.

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Don't worry if you didn't get accepted early decision, an admissions expert says — you could still end up at your dream college

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The early-decision period can be stressful for students.

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Waiting for your college acceptance letters can be excruciating. Here's how I survived that anxiety-inducing time.

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Students are waiting to hear back from colleges.

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The new FAFSA form for 2024 was supposed to streamline the process. It took me 13 hours to complete — and only thanks to Reddit.

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The new FAFSA troubled one parent.

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I recently graduated from college, and I'm incredibly lonely. I'm struggling to adjust to my post-graduate life.

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The author is a recent college grad.

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