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I’m curious about real estate and renting. I’m not so much wondering about the renter’s side of the bargain–as a college student, I’m already living that part. I’m more curious about the idea of owning a property and renting it out in order to make money. It seems to me that in areas like ours, … Read more

I could use some guidance. I’m a freshman in college studying civil engineering. Two classes this semester are way more difficult than I expected them to be. I probably shouldn’t have registered for both this semester, but there’s no going back now since add/drop period is over. One class is focused strictly on emerging trends … Read more

I’ve enjoyed my college education immensely, and I wouldn’t trade the years I’ve had here for the world. But now that I’m headed toward graduation, I can’t help but feel that I’m ready to get out of here and get to work! Weirdly, though, I feel as if I’m the only one: a ton of … Read more

I’m going to be a senior next year. I’m already tired of the prospect of looking for a job. I want to bust out. I’ve always been savvy with money, so I’ve thought about starting a business. I figure if I start it now, I can have something pretty significant by the time graduation rolls … Read more

Hey, experts–I could use some extra insight. I recently graduated from college and landed a job as a property manager. I’m supposed to move to Washington, DC, early next month to get started. I’m excited and nervous about starting my first job. I already have some transferable skills from being both a resident assistant and … Read more

I could use some guidance. I’m a recent college graduate trying to figure out the best career path. My bachelor’s degree is in psychology and I had a minor concentration in marketing. The original plan was to graduate and then land a job with an ad agency. However, now that I’m having a hard time … Read more

I need some insight from experienced international travelers. I’m a rising senior at UCLA going into my last year of college. I was awarded a ten-week fellowship to study abroad in Geneva, Switzerland during this upcoming fall semester. That’s why I need some guidance. I plan to travel to a handful of European and Nordic … Read more

I live in a typical college town, and the rent is driving me nuts. It goes up every year. I don’t really have the wherewithal to start working on the side as a fry cook or dishwasher. I really want the experience of working, though. I also need those few hundred extra bucks a month, … Read more