US higher education is far from Ivy League glamour. For most of America’s 19 million college students, it’s about survival, balancing jobs, debt, and family while navigating community colleges, online classes, and financial strain. With soaring student loans, uneven aid, and millions leaving without degrees, the true story of American college is persistence, not prestige.
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The UPSSSC has released admit cards for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025, scheduled for September 6 and 7 across Uttar Pradesh. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from upsssc.gov.in. The PET, a gateway for Group B and C posts, will be held in two shifts daily. Candidates must carry the printed admit card and a valid photo ID.
In Trump’s America, choosing a college has evolved beyond academics and campus life. Students must navigate shifting federal funding, evolving diversity policies, free speech dynamics, and financial aid uncertainties. Success now requires a strategic approach that balances intellectual goals with personal values, institutional resilience, and cultural climate, transforming college selection into a nuanced negotiation in a politically charged educational landscape.
A new WalletHub study, highlighted by Newsweek, ranks the top 10 hardest-working states in America for 2025. North Dakota leads with near-total employment and long workweeks, followed by Alaska, South Dakota, Texas, and Hawaii. Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Maryland, and Nebraska complete the list, each reflecting a distinctive yet unyielding culture of productivity and perseverance.
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Across the United States, teachers are spending hundreds to thousands of dollars from their own pockets to supply classrooms, particularly in high-needs schools. Rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and delayed federal funding have intensified the burden. While crowdfunding and modest stipends help, educators continue to subsidize essential materials, highlighting systemic inequities and the hidden financial labor sustaining public education.
US universities are facing a tuition crisis as President Donald Trump’s visa restrictions lead to a steep decline in international student enrolment. Smaller colleges with limited endowments are especially vulnerable, as they depend heavily on full-fee-paying international students for revenue. Institutions like the University of Central Missouri and Lee University are implementing cost-cutting measures. The financial strain is compounded by a projected decline in domestic enrolment, raising... Expand
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