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Changing Your Major

Approximately 75 percent of college students will change their major at least once before graduation, and can suffer financial repercussions because of it
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Marketing to Millennials

Millennials collectively spend about $600 billion on retail sales each year
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The Cost of a Free Education

Several countries offer free higher education, but it comes at a price
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The Multi-generational Household

Millennials are living with their parents and other family members far more than any generation in the past
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A Team Effort

Sixty percent of families feel they must collaborate to provide a successful education
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Your Money Matters: But we still don’t know where it all goes

I spent five months investigating how student tuition is allocated and where Ball State University receives its funding. Despite claims of transparency, I was only able to touch on the answers to those two questions.
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Illuminating the Dark of the Limelight

The Millennial obsession with fame and those who have already obtained it comes down to the desire of possessions and being known. While this can be a motivational push, there are it’s downsides
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Supporting the Local Business

Millennials invest in small businesses, even when it means paying more
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Navigating the Low-Income Gap

There is a significant disparity between low-income and high-income students when it comes to obtaining a degree. While many underprivileged students don’t receive merit-based scholarships, there are other options.
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Denying White Privilege

For many people, white privilege is invisible. How do we stop it? Can we stop it?
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