Too many students don't speak English, can't read or write at grade level, and yet, it's the overcrowding that has complicated matters.

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Many students don't realize that the purchases and payments that are made during college can directly influence the amount of items (or the quality of the items) that may be bought later in life, including cars and homes.

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You might also have better luck renting in a part of town near a college, because many college students don't yet have credit histories and area landlords will be used to this.

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