Don’t Be a Prop for the College-Industrial Complex

During my first stab at higher education, I was a prop. I wasn’t at Buffalo University (UB) to enrich my own well-being, I was there to enrich the well-being of others—namely, administrators, tenured professors, and coaches. Sadly, I wasn’t the only prop at UB. Most of my fellow students were props as well. We partied, …

The Groovy Guide to Doing College Right

I am not a fan of the higher education business model. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the greatest scam ever perpetrated on the American public. First, in order to get its flagship credential—the vaunted bachelor’s degree—you have to spend two-thirds of your time studying material that has nothing to do with your major. Second, …

Why You Should Avoid Compounding Interest On Your Student Debt While in School

To get a good ROI on your college education, you got to do two things. First, you got to study your tushy off. Take tough classes and pursue tough majors. Sociology-of-Lady-Gaga classes and Animal House partying may be fun, but they’re ROI killers. Second, you got to be as frugal as possible when it comes …