Let's be honest, the term "higher education" is a misleading and hierarchical label that elevates traditional college pathways over equally valid trade and career pathways.
Research indicates that students studying abroad often experience competency growth in developmental stages, from feeling stretched by the novelty, to reaching out and connecting, and finally to gaining confidence through persistence.
The inclination to buy small but lavishly doesn't reflect irresponsibility as much as the need to have some agency in an economy that has outpaced young people's means.
A Lumina-Gallup report finds most students say college supports open dialogue and builds job-ready skills, but many still question whether the price is fair.
