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Are we students nothing more than a commodity, a wad of cash in the pocket of our colleges and universities who tempt us with promises of prestige and then toss most of us aside in order to foster younger, fresher meat? It’s hard not to see myself this way: as someone who was duped into doing what I love (writing) and having to make incredible sacrifices for a paltry salary. I’m not bitter about it…yet. Then again, I still believe there is hope for me, for my work, and for my inability to not share my passions with others.

Although there are a handful of options when it comes to paying for college, the two most common picks are always student loans and financial aid. Unless you come from a wealthy family, affording an education does not come easy. Even if a student manages to land some grants and scholarships, that money still won’t cover all of the expenses a student needs.

Tuition, units, books, miscellaneous materials, and the cost of living in a dorm can really make students struggle. No wonder there are so many options for paying for school. So, what really is the best way to pay for your college education? Although many people turn to student loans, I say it is much wiser to look into a combination of all other possibilities in order to avoid putting yourself in-debt.

Whichever career you end up choosing after college does not necessarily mean that you need to start at the fanciest university to earn a lot of money. A recent study (currently being provided on Yahoo!’s headlines) shows that it isn’t the school that ensures a student will earn the most money in the future. Although Harvard, Stanford, and Yale made the list, they are not at the very top of the list. Take a close look at “College Grads: Which Ones Earn the Most?” and you’ll find that your future won’t be wealthy because of the school you attend, but because of the major you pick.

Okay seriously, is my college degree not actually going to secure my place in the job market? For some of us, graduation of either high school or college is looming, and the path we take next feels like it’s going to make or break who we are and life we’re going to live. With the economic depression and the severe drought of living-wage jobs (heck, of even non-living wage jobs), I’m beginning to feel a bit freaked out about how much money I just spent on my education.

“Professors wouldn’t be able to tell whether or not a student was one of their own, but all that is about to change…”

As we grew up, many of us were told to pick our careers according to what our heart’s desire. That doesn’t seem to be the message anymore.

After having an internship application evaluated via e-mail or snail mail, eligible candidates are often notified and asked for a phone interview. Here’s what you need to know.

Does it really matter when you take your GE classes? Yes, it does…and it depends on your major, your indecisiveness, and your planned extracurricular activities.

Following in USC’s footsteps of recruiting young athletes, this week DePaul offered an 8th grader a basketball scholarship. That’s right…middle school! Is that crossing the line?

Rejection for young adults hurts on all levels, especially when we get our hopes up. However, this college student shares why it’s better to try and fail than to not try at all.