From tuition to institution types, today we cover it all as we discuss the history of colleges and universities; and yes, there IS a difference! Join us we discuss how structured, higher education got its start and why none of can currently afford to do anything but stare in disbelief at our student loan debt all in today's pod. Don't worry, we're here for emotional support.

Article URLs:

https://college-education.procon.org/history-of-college-education/

https://www.furman.edu/blogs/colleges-and-universities/#:~:text=You'll%20find%20that%20most,D.)

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2024/world-ranking#

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University#Colloquial_usage

https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/pilots-live-through-miracle-landing-after-their-aircraft-crashes-into-busy-road-without-hitting-cars/

As some of you may know, we are both in the middle of a move through the month of August and as your #1 Mediocre hosts, we didn't have enough episodes in the bank to hold you over the month while we were away, naturally! For the month of August, we will be settling into our new places and figuring out our new recording set ups so we can get you back to our schedule content. Our next official Mediocre Content Podcast Episode will be released on September 3rd, 2024 - we can't wait to you again soon. Cheers!

Remember the Alamo! Sorry, that should have been a question - Remember the Alamo? Prepare for a refresh as we talk Texas history in today's pod.

Article URLs:

https://www.thealamo.org/remember

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/grandma-dances-all-night-at-granddaughters-wedding-after-being-told-she-wouldnt-live-to-see-it-watch/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/adrift-for-days-in-an-inflatable-tube-woman-rescued-off-coast-of-japan-by-passing-sailors/