College

We must hate our children

We crush them with debt to go to college -- and today, rates are actually set to double. Are we out of our minds?

Joan Walsh Monday, Jul 1, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 555
Business Student loan interest rates

Thanks for nothing, college!

The studies extolling college's virtues are outdated and misguided. Here's what's really happening to Millennials

Tim Donovan Sunday, Jun 30, 2013 2:30 PM UTC 308
Politics College, College tuition

College student expelled over same-sex relationship

Danielle Powell was then sent a bill of $6,000 for not completing the semester

Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Saturday, Jun 15, 2013 1:40 PM UTC 35
Life omaha, Nebraska, LGBT, College

SATs have nothing on China’s dreaded gaokao exam

Every year, millions of students sweat through a grueling college entrance test lasting nine hours over two days

Benjamin Carlson and Zhao Chen, GlobalPost Friday, Jun 7, 2013 4:35 PM UTC
Social GlobalPost, China, College, gaokao

Must-see morning clip: Gary Busey’s commencement speech

Jimmy Kimmel called upon the eccentric actor to inspire those who may not have had a memorable speaker VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Friday, Jun 7, 2013 1:34 PM UTC
Entertainment Video, Jimmy Kimmel, gary busey

Your student loan isn’t really a loan

You can't refinance, or get rid of the debt through bankruptcy. Here's how it's even more of a sham than you know

David Dayen Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 305
Business Student Loan Debt

White pride in my classroom

He made me uncomfortable and challenged my worldview. But the biggest surprise: I ended up liking him

Ben Warner Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 413
Life Life stories, Education, Racism

Oprah delivers Harvard commencement speech

The talk show host spoke of failure, purpose and politics VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Friday, May 31, 2013 1:41 PM UTC
Entertainment Video, Oprah, Harvard

Joss Whedon to Wesleyan Class of 2013: “You are all going to die”

The film director encouraged graduating students to accept the duality of human nature VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:51 PM UTC
Entertainment Video, Joss Whedon, Wesleyan

Chinese millennials to enter worst job market in nation’s history

While the number of college graduates in China has multiplied six fold, the number of jobs has dropped 15 percent

Benjamin Carlson, GlobalPost Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:11 PM UTC
Social GlobalPost, China, millennials

Teenage girl claims she was beaten up for looking like Taylor Swift

18-year-old professional Taylor Swift impersonator allegedly attacked for her resemblance to the pop star

Prachi Gupta Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:00 PM UTC 10
Life Taylor Swift, Bullying, Teenagers

I’m not achieving my dreams!

I thought I could excel in everything, but now I'm falling apart

Cary Tennis Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 25
Life Since You Asked, College, Family

Stephen Colbert to UVA: “You must always make the path for yourself”

The comedian delivered a funny and uplifting speech to the Class of 2013 VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Monday, May 20, 2013 3:21 PM UTC
Life Video, Stephen Colbert, UVA

My crushing student debt

I didn't think twice about taking out a five-figure loan. Then I graduated with no money -- and no job prospects

Ken Ilgunas Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:00 PM UTC 157
Life Life stories, College, University

I’m living a lie

I made up an elaborate family that I don't really have!

Cary Tennis Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 21
Life Since You Asked, Family, Weddings

Columbia University seeks to change terms of whites-only fellowship

The university has petitioned to remove the condition that the recipient must be "a person of the Caucasian race"

Katie Mcdonough Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:14 PM UTC 17
Life Race, columbia university

I’m at a quarter-life crisis!

At 25, my plan isn't working out right

Cary Tennis Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 17
Life Since You Asked

10 good things about a horrifying week

Gay Boy Scouts, Wellesley, an epic "Star Wars" improv, classic Colbert, classic Lochte -- we salute you all VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Friday, Apr 19, 2013 10:54 PM UTC
Life Video, Patton Oswalt

Texas A&M students pass measure to defund LGBT campus groups, State House considers similar proposal

Republican State Rep. Bill Zedler defended the budget amendment, arguing LGBT centers promote "high risk behavior"

Katie Mcdonough Thursday, Apr 4, 2013 3:50 PM UTC 18
Life LGBT, LGBT Rights, LGBTQ

Raskolnikov seeks mentor

I'm madly creative without a clue how to create

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 18
Life Since You Asked, creativity

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