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Blog #2: Scouting the Territory

So far, I have decided to continue with my topic focusing on the demographics of college students in the United States and in Europe in comparison with the cost of higher education. I have thought this topic is particularly interesting from the beginning, but even more so since working on the analytical essay, where I have explored the types of students who attend college and receive financial aid in the United States. I have yet to refine this topic into a more specific idea, but I am sure that I will pursue something in this area. My exploration began with a Google search: "college in Europe vs US." This lead me to many results, mostly blog posts from a student's point of view or from college review sites. A search for "higher education in Europe vs US" showed me many more of these blog posts, as well as a research article, which will definitely serve as a great source from academia. After a few more searches, I found that the most useful terms to use were &q