#college-experience tag

2 weeks ago

I spent 8 hours in the cold to see Warren Buffett speak. I witnessed his retirement bombshell - and met Tim Cook and Hillary Clinton.

John Di Bella III's eight-hour wait to see Warren Buffett revealed his plans to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, marking a historic moment.

Relationships

fromPsychology Today

How to Say a "Good" Goodbye to College

Graduates should focus on evaluating past relationships to find guidance for their transition into adulthood.

#student-life

Startup companies

I Fell for a Scam on LinkedIn

3 months ago

Boston

I was rejected from my top-choice college, so I went to a state school. It was the wrong decision.

Relationships

The Expectations vs Reality of My First Year at St. John's University

Startup companies

I Fell for a Scam on LinkedIn

Internship hunting is increasingly competitive for college students, particularly in fields like advertising and public relations.

3 months ago

Boston

I was rejected from my top-choice college, so I went to a state school. It was the wrong decision.

Relationships

The Expectations vs Reality of My First Year at St. John's University

more#student-life

1 month ago

How to Land PR for Your College Club

The companies I am persistent with when it comes to emails and phone calls are much more likely to continue reaching out.

Media industry

I went back to college in my 40s as a mother of 5. I was so stressed that I lashed out at my husband and kids.

Pursuing college at 40 while parenting five children presents significant challenges, especially in managing stress and family obligations.

1 month ago

Higher education

I'm a high school teacher, and my students are becoming less interested in college. They're thinking about it all wrong.

Online learning

2 months ago

I went back to college in my 40s as a mother of 5. I was so stressed that I lashed out at my husband and kids.

Pursuing college at 40 while parenting five children presents significant challenges, especially in managing stress and family obligations.

1 month ago

Higher education

I'm a high school teacher, and my students are becoming less interested in college. They're thinking about it all wrong.

more#education

fromDefector

4 months ago

I Was Wrong About Diet Coke | Defector

My opposition to Diet Coke was political, a vehement objection that mirrored everything that stank of "diet," and there it was, right in the name on the can.

Digital life

5 months ago

I traveled the world while taking online classes because it was cheaper than room and board at my college. I don't regret it.

During my senior year I was applying to schools and realizing I could easily graduate with $200,000 or more in debt for my undergrad degree. That gave me a lot of financial anxiety.

Writing

Education

fromThe Atlantic

9 months ago

The Worst Advice Parents Can Give First-Year Students

Encouraging college students to take risks leads to more fulfilling and rewarding careers than focusing solely on immediate job prospects.