Around 1 in 5 Gen Z students search for scholarships on TikTok at least once a week, according to a recent survey from the private student lender Sallie. Roughly 1 in 3 students who used the platform to find scholarships believe they encountered misleading scholarship content.
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 Boston University project is using a pay phone to connect college students with older adults for spontaneous conversations. Organizers say the experiment aims to reduce loneliness and build intergenerational connection.
This shift does not signal a rejection of higher education. Instead, it reflects a demand for choice, clarity and relevance as young people are drawn to careers that evolve alongside innovation.
A new Quizlet survey of 2,000 U.S. Gen Z adults found that the generation defies common stereotypes, demonstrating ambition, strategic career planning and a strong focus on skill-building and professional development.
