I was drowning in student-loan debt as a single mother. But this year, I turned 53 and my $200,000 loans were forgiven.

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I saved so much money by going to community college — and then, I was able to transfer to UC Berkeley

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Kaitlin Clapinski

My twin brother and I don't know whether we want to go to college together. We toured 3 campuses to help us decide.

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The author, right, and his brother.

Drew Wesson

I'm a freshman at Harvard, living in the the famous Harvard Yards. From small dorm rooms to luxury commons spaces, here's what my dorm life is like.

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Harvard's dorms.

Ezekiel Wells

When I got into Harvard, everyone started treating me differently and taking me more seriously. But I'm so much more than a Harvard student.

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I'm an NYU student who studied abroad twice for free. Though I experienced racism overseas, I still plan on studying abroad a 3rd time.

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The author.

Zamiya Jean

Parents are hiring 'moms' to iron sheets and make beds for their college students away from home

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There are local support options available to students who are far away from their parents, but it comes with a price tag.

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The pressure to land a stellar internship as a college student is so high. I've considered skipping class for interviews and spent hours applying to at least 36 internships.

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My daughter decided to go to college in China. I couldn't be happier about her decision, even though we have no ties in the country.

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The author's daughter in China.

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'Thrown to the wolves': How private investors are jacking up rents and ripping off college students

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Business is booming for investors in college housing, who poured $22.9 billion into the industry last year. But for students, the picture is more fraught.

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