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How to Get the Most Out of College

What do you wish you could tell your children about college? Have fun, but not too much fun? Study hard, but take time to enjoy yourself? Quit changing your major every quarter? 

For me, it would be: read this article. Quite simply, it's the clearest, most practical, relatable information that's made me think, "This. I wish people had told me this about going to college". 

So here you go:

How to Get the Most Out of College
by Frank Bruni, Opinion Columnist for the New York Times


Take care,
Anna
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