College
My daughter is excited to go to college and wants to live in the dorms.I told her I wanted her to live at home because I was worried, but she refused.We have been fighting about this issue a lot, but I’m trying to let go of my fear. I remember…
I was so nervous about job stability and unemployment when I graduated from college.I decided to take a job across the country in Alaska because I thought it would help my career.It was a huge mistake, and I lost most of my friends, but I learned not to put my…
I went to college in the UK, and now I’m in a lot of student loan debt.Since my degree hasn’t helped much with my career, I wish I had dropped out of college.I wish I had gone to a cheaper online school instead or started an apprenticeship. I started my…
Adrian Teh secured a job offer with a top UK law firm in August 2023, two years before graduating.But instead of taking a break, Teh interned at a US bank during his last summer off.He secured a return offer and is now opting for a career in investment banking instead.…
I taught high schoolers for 10 years and often overheard their complaints about college admissions.Most students want their parents to know that they are stressed about paying for college, too.They also want to choose their own major, and some don’t even want to go to college. I was a teacher…
Some employers are waiving degree requirements, yet it’s not leading to widespread hiring.Employers might not ask if you have a degree, but many still care, a labor market expert told BI.Hiring for skills, not pedigree, could help millions of US workers shut out of certain roles. When a job posting…
I grew up in the Bible Belt, thinking that men were supposed to initiate romantic relationships.I felt weird about making the first move when I met my future husband in college.Now, I realize that we need to write our own stories when it comes to dating and life in general.…
Parents in Massachusetts are suing a school over their son being punished for using AI.The parents say their high-achieving son only used AI to help prepare a paper, not to write it.A law professor told BI that the use of AI tools in assignments is now “virtually entrenched.” The parents…
Megan Wright didn’t know what she wanted to do until she discovered seasonal work in national parks.Before, she was in college and thought she might be a teacher, but dropped out twice.Now, she says seasonal work offers varied pay and housing but lets her live in beautiful places. This as-told-to…
Jen Lew said she became a LinkedIn director by excelling beyond expectations.Lew’s career began at Safeway, then community college, and a state university leading to tech jobs.Her success stems from continuous learning, networking, and a proactive work ethic. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jen Lew, a…
