I moved in with my 81-year-old grandmother during college. It was exactly what I needed.

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The author (right) and her grandmother.

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I dropped out of Oxford because my workload was too much, and I had no time to enjoy college. It was the best decision.

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The author dropped out of Oxford University.

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I supported my son when he changed his college major from law to philosophy. His grandparents warned it was a huge mistake.

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The author's son (not pictured) decided to study philosophy.

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I was a low-income student, so college never seemed feasible. That changed when I took a college class as a high schooler.

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The author (not pictured) attended a college class as a high schooler.

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My son is a recruited college athlete at Stanford. Imposter syndrome almost led him to drop out.

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The author's son (not pictured) is a college athlete at Stanford.

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My daughter repeated kindergarten because she couldn't read. I ended up sending both my kids to private school because I don't trust the public system.

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Susie Coughlin's children go to a Catholic school.

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Skipping college, switching jobs, and navigating office politics: What older Americans regret about their careers

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Older Americans outlined their biggest regrets about their careers.

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My son is in his first semester in college. I want to give him space, but I also miss talking to him every day.

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The author (not pictured) is struggling with communicating with her college son.

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My 7-year-old gets so much homework he has to stay up past his bedtime to finish it all

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The author (not pictured) says her child gets tons of homework daily.

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My husband and I have two incomes and no kids, so I've opened college savings accounts for my nephew and nieces

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The author is saving for college tuition.

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