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I've always loved reading books and going to school, so I chose a career that allowed me to do both. Education is important not just to build skills for your chosen career, but to give you more options for leading a satisfying life.


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13 Year Old College Student Fits in–Most of the Time

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

When 13-year-old Roland Liu started his freshman year at Olin College of Engineering, he was already used to being different from his classmates. Because he always excelled at math and science he went from third grade to high school at age 8.
His mother discovered his superior math skills when at age 3 he spotted that [...]

Mistakes College Freshmen Make and How to Avoid Them

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Getting started in college can be a hectic experience for students. Freshmen have endless worries: enrolling in classes, standing in long lines, finding the classrooms, making new friends, understanding teachers and having enough money to pay for everything they need.  Some freshmen make big mistakes that damage their chances for success. Here are just a [...]