I require my daughter to have an on-campus job while in college, even though she didn't want one. Here's why.

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The author requires her daughter, not pictured, to work on campus.

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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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I went to school for architecture but realized I hated it. Here's how I found my dream career as a writer.

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The author, not pictured, is now a writer.

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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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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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I graduated from college early to save money. It wasn't worth it.

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The author, not pictured, graduated early.

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Yale's grade inflation is a good thing, actually. It makes college less stressful and makes our interest in classes more authentic.

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Grade inflation is apparent at Yale.

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I'm a student at NYU Stern. The school can be perceived as cutthroat and competitive, but I've found a supportive community.

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The author, not pictured, attends New York University's Stern School of Business.

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I didn't get into my dream college even though I was a top student. I was devastated, but I'm happy it worked out the way it did.

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The author and Delhi University.

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