Yale's grade inflation is a good thing, actually. It makes college less stressful and makes our interest in classes more authentic.

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Grade inflation is apparent at Yale.

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I've been a professor for a decade, and this year, I've noticed my college students are struggling more than ever

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College students are struggling this year.

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I'm a freshman at Yale University's Old Campus. Here's what my dorm room life is like.

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Yale freshmen live on Old Campus.

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We moved somewhere rural for a more peaceful life. It's beautiful and neighborly — but has problems we never had in the city.

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Jennifer Sizeland and her partner Christopher moved from a suburb of Manchester to Ramsbottom.

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Here's how to choose the right college, according to a professor and academic advisor with 40 years of experience

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Students should be picky about applying to colleges.

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I left my job to build a company with my boyfriend. The constant fighting led to our breakup.

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The author kept fighting with her business partner-boyfriend.

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I live with my mother, daughter, and granddaughter. 4 generations under one roof can get crowded, but it's special.

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The author, not pictured, lives in a crowded household.

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My work wife and I had an emotional affair. Our friendship was so close and flirty that it upset our romantic partners.

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The author and his work wife started flirting on Zoom.

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I thought drinking until I blacked out most nights was normal. College drinking culture masked my alcoholism.

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The author at Dartmouth.

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We moved to Germany and my 3-year-old only spoke English. She quickly became fluent in German thanks to local education.

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The author's daughter learned German quickly while immersed in the country's culture and language.

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