College Students

Starting a Business

I Wasted So Much Time By Not Doing These 4 Things When I Started My Business

Here's what I've learned by building my business and what I would do differently if I could start over.

Side Hustle

This 20-Year-Old Student Started a Side Hustle With $400 — and It Earned $150,000 Over the Summer

Jacob Shaidle launched his barbecue cleaning business Shaidle Cleaning in 2021 when he was just 15.

Side Hustle

How a History Student Turned Her Side Hustle Into a Startup That's Raised $7 Million: "People Always Tell Me, 'I Thought I Had to Major In Computer Science to Be an Entrepreneur'"

Audrey Wisch never imagined she'd be one of those kids who dropped out of college to grow her side hustle into a startup. But with the help of AI, her "human-centric" service is scaling up.

Side Hustle

Why College Students Should Consider a Side Hustle This Semester

Discussing the benefits of starting a side hustle or business while in college and a few key tips to help student entrepreneurs succeed.

Starting a Business

She Started a Multimillion-Dollar Brand for Young People Out of Her College Dorm Room — Here's What Gen Z Actually Wants, According to Her

Amanda Zuckerman, co-founder and chief brand officer of Dormify, was just 18 when she saw a major gap in the market.

Career

How College Prepares Your Child For Success With This One Quintessential Trait

College may not guarantee success or a job in your chosen field, but it might be the ideal place for your child to learn independence — a trait necessary for success.

Career

3 Reasons To Encourage Your Teen to Get a Summer Job or Internship

Summer is the best time for teenagers to develop and learn these three skills, which will serve them well throughout their careers.

Career

Gen Z is Losing Faith In the College Degree — Here's 3 Reasons Why It's Still Important For Them

A college degree may not be essential for success but here are three crucial reasons you should encourage your Gen Z kids to still get one.

Career

Entry-Level Job Candidates Should Be Ready to Answer This Make-or-Break Question While Interviewing at Top Companies Like JPMorgan Chase, Talent Expert Says

A college degree might not be the strict requirement it once was — but successful applicants must be prepared to showcase another aspect of their resume.

Business News

A University Awarded a Student $10,000 for His AI Tool — Then Suspended Him for Using It, According to a New Lawsuit

Emory University awarded the AI study aid the $10,000 grand prize in an entrepreneurial pitch competition last year.

Money & Finance

These 10 Colleges Prepare Students for Lucrative Careers in AI — Churning Out Graduates With $100,000+ Salaries and 100% Employability, New Report Reveals

The average starting salary for a college graduate is about $58,862, but pursuing a computer science-related degree can change that.

Side Hustle

These College Friends Started a 'Fun' Side Hustle That Landed Them on 'Shark Tank'— Now the Idea Is Helping Dozens Make Extra Cash: 'Start Saying Yes'

Jess Blakley and Willow Sprague brainstormed a business that would allow them to hang out more — but it turned into something much bigger.

Career

4 Ways to Support Your Child Through the College Acceptance (and Rejection) Process

Rejections from dream colleges can cause distress and disappointment for students. But with a healthy and understanding environment at home, created with these four strategies, you can help your teen cope and bounce back.