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After relocating her family to Spain in 2016, Jackie Baxa's children grew fond of the European lifestyle, and decided to attend college in Europe.
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At 20, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and given just six months to live. She started aggressive treatment and graduated from college.
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Janika Cook tried college for eight years before she left with $25,000 in loans. After a tech apprenticeship, she earns $67,000 as a data analyst.
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A Texas-based truck driver went to college in his 40s to change careers. He said his degree hasn't helped him find work and saddled him with debt.
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Millennials pursuing degrees in their 30s and 40s say they're getting more from school than they would've at 18, and it's never too late to go back.
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Aolin Xu, who is a dual citizen of the US and Australia, moved to Sydney for cheaper fees. She says the Australian job market is less competitive.
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They became best friends during the pandemic and then realized they should date. A few months later, they got married in their senior year on campus.