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I graduated from college and moved back home to New York City. I struggled to find my place, and it didn't feel like home anymore.

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 10:13

Zoe Woolrich wearing a yankee hat at a baseball game in new york — The author struggled when she moved back to her hometown of New York City.
Courtesy of Zoe Woolrich

Education, Essay, college-freelancer, College, college-graduates, hometown

I'm a Yale student who just spent a semester abroad in the UK. I now know I want to eventually move overseas for grad school.

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:06

Miles Kirkpatrick looking at his rings in camden london — The author is a Yale student who studied abroad in London.
Courtesy of Miles Kirkpatrick

Education, Essay, college-freelancer, College, college-student, ivy-league

A millennial with a doctoral degree and over $250k in student-loan debt says she's been looking for a job for 4 years. She wishes she prioritized work experience over education.

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 11:43

Tech Insider : Economy

A. Rasberry has struggled to find a job in her field of study for the past four years after earning her doctorate in business administration.

A. Rasberry

Careers, economy, finance, Careers, Jobs, College, student-debt

Why so many entry-level jobs aren't entry-level

Sun, 10/06/2024 - 06:03

Young woman holding her head while working on a computer and having problems. — Getty Images

Careers, Careers, job-search, Internships, tech-internships, Tech, College

The hidden value of a college degree: Graduates are much more likely to have friends

Sun, 10/06/2024 - 05:07

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

college graduate smiling while being surrounded by friends — College graduates have more friends than people without degrees, according to a Survey Center on American Life survey.
Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BI

economy, finance, Careers, economy, finance, Careers, college-degree

Picking up extra jobs, canceling classes, and huddling in a Walmart: How North Carolina college students are navigating Hurricane Helene

Sat, 10/05/2024 - 05:13

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Aly Andrews, Asa Hoffman, Ashley Wahlers, Abby Nelson — North Carolina college students describe the disruptions they've faced since Hurricane Helene hit.
Courtesy of: Aly Andrews, Asa Hoffman, Ashley Wahlers, Abby Nelson

economy, economy, north-carolina, hurricane-helene, DoorDash, Jobs, walmart

I'm a college student who lived alone in a studio apartment. I became more independent, but the financial burden was too much.

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 08:45

a person sitting alone on a couch — The author, not pictured, lived alone as a college student.
Luis Alvarez/Getty Images

Real Estate, Essay, college-freelancer, College, Detroit, college-student, Finances

The 10 college majors that pay off when searching for a job

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 05:50

Tech Insider : Economy

People tossing graduation caps — Based on Bankrate's methodology, electrical engineering was the most valuable among 152 majors.
Edwin Tan/Getty Images

Education, economy, Education, college-majors, College, Salary, Unemployment

Stop asking my kids what their plans are for college. It's the question they hate the most.

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 08:07

Laura Falin and her family on graduation day — The author, second from left, has a few college-age kids.
Courtesy of Laura Falin

Parenting, Essay, parenting-freelancer, Parenting, College, Education, Careers

My son and I deciding whether he'll go straight to college or take a gap year. I'm fine with whatever he chooses.

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 06:06

Photo of young man wearing a backpack with skateboard looped through it from behind at sunset. — Stephanie Kaloi's son (not pictured) is deciding whether to go straight to college or take a gap year.
Alvaro Medina Jurado/Getty Images

Education, Parenting, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, Education, College, gap-year

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