I built a six-figure business as a teen. When I applied to colleges, I realized I still have a lot left to learn.

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Holden Bierman holding up a surfboard that says his business name,
The author started a business as a teenager.

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The best college town in every US state

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Austin, TX - October 27, 2023: Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium at University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, was ranked as the best college town in the US in a WalletHub study.

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I hated living at home as a college student. My husband and I saved up so our kids could afford room and board.

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The author (left) lived at home as a college student, while their kid (right) will live on campus.
The author (left) lived at home as a college student, while their kid (right) will live on campus.

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A commencement speaker who praised AI was booed at humanities graduation: 'I struck a chord'

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Gloria Caulfield speaks onstage at the University of Central Florida's Spring 2026 Commencement.
Gloria Caulfield, pictured here, turned away from the crowd and asked, "What happened?" upon hearing the boos.

Screenshot from the University of Central Florida's YouTube livestream.

I just landed my first job post-college after 2 years of unemployment. I should be excited, but all I feel is survivor's guilt.

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The author just landed his first job post-college.

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My life after college looks nothing like I expected. I wonder if I made the right choices.

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Harrison Pierce in front of the Colosseum in Rome
The author wonders if he made the right choices after college.

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The most beautiful college campus in every US state

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yale university reading room
Yale University has one of the most beautiful college campuses in the US.

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My husband and I paid for our own college degrees. We told our 3 kids they have to do the same.

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Rebecca Hastings and he family in a college form room
The author (left) and her husband told their kids they had to pay for college themselves.

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The 30 best college towns across the US, ranked

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Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, was ranked as one of the best college towns in the US.

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I'm 18 and graduating in Dubai. Missile interceptions didn't scare me — I'd still come back to work after college.

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A man sitting on rocks, looking out to the sea in the distance.
William Harper was going to high school in Dubai, and his family decided to stay.

Provided by William Harper

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