Education & Success: Myths & Lies

[Listen to an audio version of this blog here.]

I attended Bradley University from 2011–2015, completing both my Bachelor’s and Master’s in English. I spent 5 years studying literature and writing at an institution that charged a hefty $40K per year to attend. After graduation, I landed a job in Chicago where I made $35K a year. I earned less in a year of full-time employment than it cost to attend my…