I ditched software engineering to become an influencer. Here's how I scaled up to 6 figures — and why my computer-science degree is now my backup plan.

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Vanessa Chen.

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Russian state media touts video of schoolchildren in Crimea drilling with rifles and training in hand-to-hand combat

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A split image showing a child in Crimea training with a rifle (left) and a group of children completing hand-to-hand combat training.

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I made nearly $2 million in 2 years selling my nursing-school study notes on Etsy and TikTok — here's how

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Stephanee Beggs started her TikTok account in 2020, and it now has 600,000 followers.

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College students are struggling with the cost of textbooks. There's a push in Congress to make them free.

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Graduate facing a bar graph made up of books as it continues to grow

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The 7 best college majors to choose if you want to make a lot of money in your first job — and no surprise, they are all in STEM

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Engineering graduates earn some of the highest salaries among early-career workers.

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The 6 worst college majors to choose if you want to make a lot of money in your first job, from psychology to hospitality

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Graduates in non-STEM roles typically earn less than those in tech and science fields.
Graduates in non-STEM industries typically earn less than those in tech and science fields.

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I asked ChatGPT to write college entrance essays. Admissions professionals said they passed for essays written by students but I wouldn't have a chance at any top colleges.

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Experts gave their views on the college admissions essays that were written by ChatGPT.

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Russia will resort to drafting college students to throw more troops at the front lines, Ukrainian intel says

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Russian soldiers in St. Petersburg on August 25, 2022.

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The tech meltdown comes for Gen Z

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The class of 2023 can't find work in Silicon Valley — and that could cost Big Tech in the long run.

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I'm a student athlete and influencer. I'm still getting used to it — here's how I prevent social media from taking over my life.

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Emily Cole started posting on Instagram at the start of college. Now she's an influencer with a book, podcast, and brand deals.

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