As a first-generation college student, I feel pressure to make my family proud. I'm an honors student entering my senior year, and I use my circumstances as motivation. Here's what I've learned, from ...

My plan for college is to double major in two distinctly different tracks – one for my head and one for my heart. I will study either computer science or math, in order to pursue a career as an ...

Before heading to college, I worried I would hate my dorm and that I wouldn't make any friends. Luckily, I made my small dorm room at the Univeristy of Michigan work and found food I loved. I also ...

My son is currently taking flying lessons while in high school. Courtesy of Ben Gran. My wife and I both went to college and believe that our degrees helped us build stable lives. Our son may choose a ...

Starting your life after college is tough. There are so many things we don’t know or aren’t prepared for, even if we think we are. From figuring out which career to pursue to understanding the ...

What are your life goals? After high school, I plan to attend the University of Nebraska to pursue a degree in biological systems engineering and pre-medicine. I will be seeking an advanced ...

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings plan for education costs, sponsored by a state agency or education institution. Learn how they are used and what their advantages are. The formal name for a 529 ...

What are your life goals? After high school, I plan to attend the University of Nebraska to pursue a degree in biological systems engineering and pre-medicine. I will be seeking an advanced ...

Over the last few months, my son, my wife, and I have visited universities across the country to help find the right one for him. And after a long and arduous search, he has finally chosen the one he ...

Two years ago, I was ready to give up everything from my old life and move 3,000 miles away to pursue journalism at San Diego State University. This meant leaving behind my friends, family and my ...