How Far Would You Go for Free College Tuition?
Going to college costs a lot of money. And if you pay for it by yourself there is a pretty big chance (like 100%) you’ll leave with a hefty debt. And if you are in college now, there’s a good chance you won’t be able to find a good job to pay off all that debt.
Duke It Out: Flat Rate Tuition
One of the big buzz topics surrounding colleges in the last couple of years has been an administrative push to get everyone to graduate “on time” – as in, the four year model. Florida’s university system thinks they might have found the answer – as a number of other colleges have – in “block tuition”. Block tuition is basically just a flat rate system where every student pays a set price for a year or semester, regardless of how many credit hours they take.

Young and Broke: I’m Paying for My Own Education
I’m grateful of my parents for many things: bringing me into this world, my killer sense of humor, taking me to morning band practice in high school at 6a.m., etc. However, there is one thing that I’m grateful for that most people is crazy: I thank my parents for making me pay for my own college education.
College Won’t Get You a Job, But It’s Still Worth It
Recently, there have been several stories questioning the worth of a college education. Are we paying too much for a future that consists of scanning the classifieds for low-skilled work in flannel jammies while spooning Ben and Jerry’s into our higher-educated bodies?
College: It’s Worth Every Penny
Here at College Candy, we’re huge supporters of the college experience. Whether you’re navigating the sometimes-choppy waters of freshman year or dealing with a horrible roommate, dealing with an LDR or preparing for graduation, we think all these experiences are crucial to shaping post-high school you.
Duke It Out: Super-Seniors?
I know what you’re thinking – no, I’m not talking about really active senior citizens, I think they’re great (go Betty White!) – I’m talking about those people who hang around undergrad for 6 or 7 or 10 years “finding themselves” without ever actually bothering to get a degree.
Candy Dish: Illinois Is Rockin’
• An earthquake? In Illinois?!
• It’s a miracle MJ didn’t die sooner.
• Make your legs look longer. Like, way long.
• Google goes couture?
• Calgary students protest tuition hike…naked.
• What makes people on the Internet so angry?!

Around the Web

Some Idiot’s Bright Idea: Let’s Cancel Summer
A US Senator, Lamar Alexander (yes, please send him nasty letters and kick him on the street), stated in a recent Newsweek Article that “an educational schedule of 3 months of summer is not relevant in today’s world and [college] students should take more credit hours and graduate in 3 years, saving 25% in tuition costs.”
Candy Dish: Jon Gosselin Sucks, Part 2,357
• Jon Gosselin and the nanny. Shocking.
• We want to be Jennifer Garner.
• Drama for Jen Aniston’s new movie!
• Fashion week does party dresses. Which would you wear?
• Chris Brown uses Twitter to get Rihanna back?
• Michigan rep. proposes free college tuition.
Candy Dish: The World Reacts to Michael Jackson’s Death
• Hollywood reacts to Michael’s death.
• Bribery is the best way to teach abstinence.
• Coping with the rising cost of college.
• Johnny Depp: hottie and great tipper.
• Holy effing ish. Jimmy Choo for H&M?!
• Billy Bob Thornton may not be the shadiest one in the fam!
NYU Doesn’t Want Poor Kids
While everyone at NYU dresses like they are homeless hipsters, it turns out that they can’t be,
1) Because NYU costs $50,000 a year to attend, and
2) Because NYU hates poor people.
Candy Dish: Chris Brown Speaks
He’s sorry. Well, that’s good to know.
Is Salma Hayek married?
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