Sandy Thompson, 05/16/12

Global planning director, Young & Rubicam

When it comes to this generation they are not going to wait. They are not going to settle. They are not going to do 'the right thing'. They are going to do what works for them. Their journey is ongoing, and with it comes their stories.

David Behling, 05/16/12

English Professor at Waldorf College

A spacecraft from Earth enters the Crab Nebula and finds the last thing they were expecting: a spacecraft from another planet, exploring the same part of space. A standoff results because neither spaceship has the ability to destroy the other.

Credit.com, 05/16/12

Expert information about credit scoring, credit reporting and credit cards.

Six months after graduation, my grace period will end, and I will have to start repaying more than $1,000 per month. Here is my strategy for repayment.

Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz, 05/16/12

Author, Founder of adMISSION POSSIBLE

Begin paying attention to what you like, what pleases you, and what seems meaningful. This is not being selfish; it is quite the opposite. Happy, successful people are not motivated by their own egos, but by doing something meaningful in their lives.

Jacob Gold, 05/16/12

ING retirement coach, author

The beauty of the boomerang is that after sending it off, it comes right back to its original destination. In the case of parents sending their children to college -- or the workforce -- and having them return home, the effect might not have the same "beauty."

Christel Quek, 05/16/12

Social Media Consultant in Asia

The degree scroll is a symbol of hope for young, fresh graduates who are ready to make their mark on the world. I will be among this batch of young graduates -- but I have a different story to share.

Jennifer Mishory and Nicholas Kelly, 05/16/12

Despite the trajectory of debt, this generation of college graduates holds better economic prospects than their non-college peers, but with the drag of debt, interest, and the unforgiving lenders holding them back for decades to come.

Ruth Starkman, 05/16/12

This year's second annual Bibliotech conference at Stanford University offered solid advice. Here are some soundbites from Silicon Valley industry experts.

Maura Kastberg, 05/16/12

Executive Director of Student Services at RSC Your College Prep Expert

With college debt soaring over a trillion dollars, parents and students are up in arms. It's no wonder why California students have started demonstrating and the Occupy Wall Street movement has taken up the banner too.

Clarence B. Jones, 05/16/12

Scholar in Residence, Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University

Whether prompted by moral conviction or political expediency, the president's support of same sex marriage is still causing reflection among several diverse communities throughout the U.S. and it has impacted a college course I am teaching later this year, "From Slavery to Obama."

Will Levitt, 05/16/12

Founder and Editor, DormRoomDinner.com

Too many students leave college without any knowledge of how to cook for themselves. Learning how to microwave instant ramen is not a cooking skill. When we enter the real world, we need to be able to provide for ourselves.

Heidi Murkoff, 05/16/12

Author, 'What to Expect' series

Re: Cameron Diaz's breasts. It wasn't exactly an average subject line, never mind an average subject. But there it was, sitting in my morning inbox, making a lot more sense than I ever could have expected.

Taylor Trudon, 05/15/12

Associate blog editor

Between unfortunate orthodontia and an equally unfortunate obsession with sparkly blue eyeshadow, middle school was rough. But as John Mayer wisely predicted, "Something's better on the other side." The other side is New York.

Thomas Kruczek, 05/15/12

Dean, College of Business and Management, Lynn University

I still know that there are problems with the global economy, that America's unemployment is still high, and that the housing market is still unsettled. Despite these facts, I feel better, because I've just spent the last 24 hours with Dr. Peter Diamandis.

Rahul Choudaha, Ph.D., 05/15/12

Editor, DrEducation.com

Deciding to go for a master's degree is costly, complex and confusing process. Having a deeper understanding of the fit and future career opportunities may help you make an informed choice.

Dr. Kristene Doyle, 05/15/12

Adjunct Professor, St. John's University and the University of London

As much as humans engage in these self-sabotaging behaviors, we do have the ability to change. If procrastination is a problem for you, here are some strategies to help you overcome it.

Wiebke Mueller, 05/16/12

German delegate to the G(irls) 20 Summit

Most law concerning women is mostly made without women. But legislation on childcare, maternity leave, equal opportunities etc. has to be changed to encourage young women to find their places in law.