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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Student loan defaults increasing, study suggests

By Daily Free Press Admin February 5, 2013

In light of a new study finding college students more likely than ever to default on their student loans, students must be aware of various repayment options and strategies to avoid default, Boston University...

College graduates face underemployment, report suggests

By Daily Free Press Admin February 3, 2013

Almost half of college graduates are employed in jobs that do not apply knowledge gained from higher education, according to a recent study by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. Despite...

Changing housing market poses new challenges, higher costs for students

By Daily Free Press Admin February 3, 2013

For college students looking to leave campus and rent an apartment, things are getting harder, for over the past year, the overall real estate market in Boston for buying has improved, but rent prices...

More students working while enrolled in college, study suggests

By Daily Free Press Admin January 31, 2013

The results of a study finding an increase in the number of full-time students who are also employed can be attributed to a desire to minimize loans and debts, BU officials said. “If you’ve already...

Freshmen see college as necessary to riches, study suggests

By Daily Free Press Admin January 30, 2013

Despite the findings of a recent study, several Boston University students and professors said it is more important to find fulfillment and experience at college than to be hired in a high-paying job. “Taking...

Proposed legislation allows students to declare bankruptcy

By Daily Free Press Admin January 30, 2013

While proposed legislation would provide loan forgiveness for students who have no way out, it could also cause credit problems, Boston University professors said. “The advantage of defaulting on your...

Unemployment, loan debt make graduate degrees less appealing to some

By Daily Free Press Admin November 8, 2012

With unemployment still unsteady and student loan debt at its highest ever, students are questioning whether graduate school is a benefit or a burden. Rebekah Alexander, Boston University Graduate School...

Oct. job numbers not good enough, experts, critics say

By Daily Free Press Admin November 5, 2012

The latest U.S. job numbers released on Friday suggest relatively little change compared to the unemployment rate of September, which experts said will likely play into the presidential candidates’ campaign...

BU community weighs in on growing increase in loan debt

By Daily Free Press Admin October 1, 2012

Robert Lee, a College of Arts and Sciences freshman, said his student loans and financial aid from Boston University are important, especially as he is one of three students in his family with student...

BU spends $70 million on summer construction projects, renovations

By Daily Free Press Admin September 2, 2012

Boston University spent about $70 million this summer in new construction and campus renovations, university officials said. The $70 million summer budget, spread across campus on a variety of construction...

Judge extends Occupy’s temporary restraining order against city

By Daily Free Press Admin December 1, 2011

A judge extended Occupy Boston protesters’ restraining order against the city of Boston until Dec. 15, giving the court time to determine whether or not the city will be given permission to evict protesters...

Study reports income inequality a growing trend in Boston

By Daily Free Press Admin November 14, 2011

Income inequality has increased in Boston over the past 20 years despite the fact that the poverty rate has remained stable, according to a recent study by the Boston Indicators Project. The study, sponsored...

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