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Nov 2022
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The Anxiety of Money, University, and Ra...

Morra Aarons-Mele
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It’s the time of year when so many young adults and their parents are thinking about a major achievement in young life - getting into college. It’s easy for overachieving parents to put that stress on their kids to go to the perfect school. But the process comes with such a roller coaster of emotions, not just about self-worth but also the value of education ... Show More
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