College life and its impact extend far beyond the classroom. From social perceptions to long-term economic benefits, the college experience is a complex and multifaceted journey. Here are eight interesting facts that provide a deeper understanding of various aspects of college life: Impact of College Logos on Perception: A study found that young Black men … Continue reading 8 Essential College Facts: Perception, Politics, and Economic Impact
College Majors and Marriage Rates by Age 30
A research study examined the influence of one’s college major on the likelihood of being married by the age of 30. Education, Plant Science, and Microbiology majors had the highest marriage rates, with 70-80% of them being married by age 30. Conversely, majors in Geography, Theater Arts, Music, Philosophy, and International Relations experienced the lowest marriage rates, with only 32-46% being married by the same age.
Fraternity Membership: Lower GPA, Higher Future Earnings
In 2019, a study conducted by Union College discovered that while joining a fraternity during college decreased a student’s GPA by an average of 0.25 points, it also led to a 36% increase in their future earnings. This suggests that despite the potential academic impact, fraternity membership may provide valuable networking opportunities and other benefits that positively influence career prospects in the long term.
Tim Cordes was a physician with blindness…
Tim Cordes was a physician with blindness. He was the third blind medical student in the U.S in 1998. Despite his impressive resume, the University of Wisconsin’s medical school was the only one to accept him. They accommodated him and his service dog, Vance, went with him to clinicals.
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Helen Keller was accepted to Harvard…
Helen Keller was accepted to Harvard in 1900. Mark Twain introduced her to Standard Oil magnate, Henry Rogers, who paid for her education. And in 1904, she became the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor’s degree.
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Three german students got sued…
Three german students got sued by their alma mater for 10,000€ because they graduated “too fast”. They completed their bachelors and masters degree within 4 instead of 11 semesters by attending different lectures and sharing notes. Then they founded a ghostwriting agency.
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Because American textbooks are sold at a lower…
Because American textbooks are sold at a lower price in Thailand, somebody was reselling them in the US and making enough of a profit to get sued by the publishers, the Supreme Court ultimately ruled against the publishers because the “first sale” doctrine applies everywhere, not just the US.
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There were over 8000 waiters and waitresses…
There were over 8000 waiters and waitresses with Ph.D. or professional degree in the US according to a 2010 study. In total, 317.000 of them had at least a college degree.
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A Japanese University has granted
In 2020, a Japanese University has granted the first ever Masters Degree in Ninja Studies.
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Trinity Southern University was…
Trinity Southern University was sued for allegedly selling fake degree after investigators were able to obtain a fake college degree for their cat.
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