The Job Market for Young Women and Men

Yesterday's New York Times had an interesting piece on the job market for young women vs. young women and why women are going back to school to further their education.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/29/business/young-women-go-back-to-school-instead-of-work.html?_r=1&hp

Tips for Dealing With Stress in College

More than ever before, college students report being stressed and pressured.  So how can you keep it from overwhelming you?  Here are some great tips about not letting stress take over your life. And in reality, it applies to more than just college!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/campus-overload/post/students-cant-let-stress-become-their-new-norm/2011/11/23/gIQAhNFwpO_blog.html

Can college admissions affect friendships?

Do friendships suffer because of the college admissions process?  Yes, sometimes they do. There's some good advice in the post on how to keep that from happening.

http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/friendship/?ref=education

The Case for Liberal Arts

This is an interesting look at the value of a liberal arts education in college.  According to the author, a former CEO, it is one of the best foundations for a successful career.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ag-lafley/a-liberal-education-prepa_b_1132511.html

The Rising Cost of College

Clearly the rising cost of college is a great concern for parents, but are politicians and college officials listening?  Perhaps some headway is starting to be made.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/30/education/duncan-calls-for-urgency-in-lowering-college-costs.html?_r=1&ref=education