""So it's easy to overlook the fact that one of college's most beloved features-a round-the-clock culture of frivolity and togetherness-has barely changed at all." Eight years later, American college life is changing all over again, as AI and political and economic realities transform what colleges are like and where students choose to go. But those formative parts of the college experience-growing up, making friends, and making mistakes-aren't going anywhere."
"Still Curious? Other Diversions P.S. Courtesy of Donna Moriarty I recently asked readers to share a photo of something that sparks their sense of awe in the world. Donna Moriarty from Ossining, New York, writes: "My husband of almost 50 years has taken to posing two stuffed animals, Felix the Cat and Snoopy (of Peanuts fame), that we still have from our children's childhood. He'll pose the two"
College life retains core social rituals and opportunities for personal growth despite broader shifts driven by technology, politics, and economics. Students continue to form friendships, make mistakes, and prepare for adult life even as artificial intelligence, shifting political climates, and economic realities influence college choice and campus experiences. Different campuses sustain distinct late-night social spaces that shape community life. Long-term relationships and family dynamics adapt during college transitions, sometimes strengthening bonds across distance. Personal anecdotes and reader contributions underscore the enduring human moments and everyday sources of awe within changing higher-education landscapes.
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