Giving it a college try might not be enough anymore. Pro-procrastinators, beware: the time-saving practice might do more harm than good. Researchers have found that university students are at risk of depression, poor health, physical pain and economic difficulties due to the last-minute habit, according to a new study published in the Journal of the … Read more
They’re partying like it’s 1999. Young Gen Z women, after trying on skinny jeans and rehabilitating tramp stamps, are once more looking to the turn of the century — before most of them were even born — for the latest must-have accessory for a night on the town: the humble flip phone. “We don’t take our regular … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have assisted a local youngster who was abandoned at birth and bounced through foster care. We helped him finish college and start his first job. Here’s the problem: “Samuel” has become engaged to an attractive, professional woman my wife and I both like. However, he just told us she … Read more
A Stuyvesant High School senior who was once told getting into the elite institution was “practically impossible,” just beat the odds again — landing a spot at the top college in the world. Sebastian Acevedo — who grew up with an Ecuadorian immigrant mom and a supermarket manager dad, neither of whom went to college … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a senior in high school in a long-distance relationship. My boyfriend, “Grant,” and I live two states apart and have visited each other several times. He’s four years older than I am. We met three years ago, when Grant was 19 and I was 15, and became friends through banter online. … Read more
Foodies across the country made some interesting delivery decisions this year. Uber Eats has released its 2022 cravings report. It’s a snapshot of the most popular, unusual and unique delivery requests and trends across the country over this past year. Along with Uber Eats, other Uber-owned companies such as Drizly and Postmates have completed orders of … Read more
Student fees at the University of Vermont were used to fund a Sex Toy Bingo night hosted by the school’s programming board. Hosted by the University of Vermont Program Board on Dec. 2, the event was described on Instagram as a night of “sexperts, sex toy prizes, condom giveaways, and more.” “We all need a safe place to talk … Read more
The college application process is taxing for students and families alike, particularly if an applicant has compiled their materials and put in the effort in the fall to apply for Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA). Typically, students who choose this route are applying to their dream school or a school at the top … Read more
Soon, high school graduates will be making monumental decisions that will determine their future quality of life. These decisions include whether to attend college; if so, where; and what degree program to pursue. Research shows that while not guaranteeing career success, a college degree often affords students more control over their destiny and enables a … Read more
Applying for college is stressful for high-school juniors and seniors, but figuring out how to pay for it all can be a nightmare for parents and kids alike. It’s even harder for students who are the first in their family to go to college. The US system is a complex market of brand name schools, … Read more
With student and parental concerns about college at a fever pitch, the best advice on today’s top colleges and universities may come from college students themselves. “They’re the experts of their own experiences,” said Rob Franek, lead author of the Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges for 2023” (Aug. 2022, $24.99). “Things affect students academically and … Read more
The college essay: It’s a phrase that’s enough to make you break into a cold sweat. Simply put, many people are intimidated (terrified!) of penning it — and with good reason. “The college essay is the hardest part of the application process,” said New Haven, Conn.-based Pierre Huguet, CEO of H&C Education. “It’s also one … Read more
College freshman Ryan Abele had a bright future. In high school in Concord, Calif., the 18-year-old had been a baseball player with a 3.94 GPA. In 2016, he enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he planned to major in broadcast journalism and was excited about joining a fraternity. “It was something that he … Read more
A Reddit poster has been getting lots of online support after refusing to skip college classes to watch seven siblings when the poster’s parents wanted to travel out of town for a getaway. “I am 21 and am the oldest of 8 kids with the youngest being 11,” Reddit poster “scoopertrooper219” posted on the subreddit “Am … Read more
She’s engineered a whole new way to make money. A British woman says she dropped out of college because she was “too pretty” to pursue a conventional career — and said she’s on track to make a fortune as an Instagram influencer. Raquel Llorente, 23, studied engineering and product development at a college in Britain, … Read more
James Cameron won’t be heading to theaters anytime soon to catch the latest Marvel or DC movie. The “Titanic” director, 68, discussed the evolution of cinema in a new interview, noting how comic book characters lack depth. “When I look at these big, spectacular films — I’m looking at you, Marvel and DC — it … Read more
We’re in the throes of my son’s college applications and have a bit of stress. He wants to go to a small liberal arts college, and thinks it will help him figure out a career at some point. We want him to go to a school that is known for graduating students with a clear … Read more
A Reddit user revealed in a recent post that as a young person in his mid-20s, he’d had a lot of trouble making new friends. He said he’d kept a “few golden friends” over the years — yet lately he’d been “working so much I hardly noticed that’s all I ever did.” He said that … Read more
It all started well enough, but I never thought I’d be in this position. I was 21 and just finishing my engineering degree when I met my future husband. I met him at a party of a mutual friend – not at uni. Looking back now, that was a sign of what was to come, but I was too … Read more
More money than sense? A TikToker is dividing the internet after sharing the controversial money rules he followed in order to amass a fortune. Charlie Ehlers, a 28-year-old “stock investor” from Australia, says he saved more than $200,000 by the time he turned 26 — thanks to ideas such as avoiding going to college unless … Read more