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A growing number of Generation Z students are leaving college campuses within the first weeks of the fall semester to complete their degrees via online programs.
Fox News co-hosts discussed this trend on their "Outnumbered" segment, noting that many students prioritize obtaining a degree over the traditional "college experience." The shift is driven by various factors, including financial concerns, mental health struggles, and a desire to focus on academics in a less stressful environment.
The trend gained visibility through a viral TikTok posted by a 17-year-old student who left Southern University in Louisiana after two weeks in her first semester.
The student returned home to Las Vegas, where she switched to the university’s online program rather than dropping out entirely.
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