Graduations throughout the United States erupt with some familiar sounds every year: the passionate cheering of friends and families, the lofty grandeur of speeches and, of course, one very recognizable tune. Most Americans – if they’re even aware of its name – know it simply as “Pomp and Circumstance.” More specifically, it is the “trio” […] … learn more→
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How a British military march became the distinctive sound of American graduations
College students who work more hours are less likely to graduate
Students who work while enrolled in college are about 20% less likely to complete their degrees than similar peers who don’t work, a large and meaningful decrease in predicted graduation rates. Among those who do graduate, working students take an average 0.6 of a semester longer to finish. This is mainly because students who work […] … learn more→