College Connect

By Jack Leo John Grable, a financial planning professor at the University of Georgia, said he has seen plenty of college students live larger than their wallets can handle. Perhaps Grable’s most personal … Read more

By Ethan Henderson Negotiating your starting salary can be easier than you think, as long as you are detailed and realistic in your efforts, according to an executive at the Greater Sacramento Economic … Read more

By Cadie Carlson Ella McAfee is known for her pet gecko.  She said everyone who visits her apartment wants to meet Apollo, a spotted yellow lizard, not to be confused with the green … Read more

By Bennett Ulm Chloe Mullis, a student at the University of Georgia, believed she was ripped off by a car mechanic last spring when he charged her $500 for a replacement battery.  Mullis, … Read more

By Andrew Fielden A student’s side hustle became a full-time business. Jack TerHaar, a fourth-year student at the University of Georgia, began detailing cars in and around the Athens area in September 2022. … Read more

By Sarah Fredrickson College students are suffering from a universal phenomenon, one that spans across borders and generations. There’s no way to escape it. There’s no way to cure it. What is it? … Read more

By Niyati Patel Like many young adults, Joshua Brumbach did not have a grasp on financial planning until he got to college. It was in college that Brumbach grew to understand the value … Read more

By Nicole Collier When it comes to affording health care while in college, uninsured students struggle the most. While the proportion of uninsured students visiting the University of Georgia Health Center hover around … Read more

By Molly Langdon College students frequently search for hands-on experience to build upon their classroom foundations, especially in this competitive job market. Students that face financial difficulties, however, can struggle when given an … Read more

By Lola Murti For college students that are balancing classes, part-time jobs, clubs and social obligations, finding time to prepare meals can feel overwhelming. A campus meal plan can take the burden of … Read more