I left my university in Milan to study in a much smaller town. I loved the lower cost of living and slower pace.

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Via Donato Bramante with Palazzo Albani which houses the headquarters of the University of Urbino, the Institute of Art History, the Institute of Archaeology and the Presidencies of Political Sciences and Education Sciences. Urbino (Italy), April 4th, 2024
The author left the busy streets of Milan for a slower pace at the University of Urbino.

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When my son moved back home after college, he started attending church again — but a different one from mine. I felt rejected.

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Katy M Clark and her son
The author (right) was upset when her son said he wants to go to a different church.

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I was over 300 pounds in high school. Then, college life pushed me to lose over a third of my body weight.

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Dan Petetsky before and after losing 100 pounds
The author lost weight in college.

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Starbucks is doubling down on its free bachelor's degree program as enrollment surges 60%

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Three graduates of Starbucks' College Achievement Plan (SCAP) program cheer while holding Starbucks cups.
Starbucks says its free college program boosts promotions, retention — and helps attract over a million applicants a year

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I'm trying to be hands-off as my teen applies to college. It's been difficult for me, especially when they missed a deadline.

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A pile of college mailers
The author's son is applying to college.

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Trump is taking on America's 'is college worth it?' debate

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Students on college campus
President Donald Trump's administration is working to expand the Workforce Pell grant for short-term degree programs.

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I'm an entrepreneur who never went to college and taught my kids to avoid debt. They both decided to go to college anyway.

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terrina taylor's daughter weating a maryland univeristy sweatshirt
The author's daughter decided to attend college.

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I thought reality TV was trash, then 'Real Housewives' helped me connect with my daughter while she's at college

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THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY -- Pictured: (l-r) Britani Bateman, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas--
The author never thought she'd be tuning in to a show like "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" regularly. But watching the antics of castmates like Britani Bateman, Heather Gay, and Angie Katsanevas has helped her connect with her 22-year-old daughter.

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I got pregnant with my daughter in college. Now, she's applying to college herself, and I'm grieving the life I could've had.

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Chaunie Brusie and her daughter in a field
The author (left) was pregnant in college with her daughter.

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Elon Musk says AI will make most skills obsolete — but his kids can still go to college if they want

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Elon Musk at the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on November 19, 2025.
Elon Musk says AI may render most job skills obsolete, yet he still supports college for his sons because it offers social growth and broad learning that they cannot obtain elsewhere.

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