Attention Economy


Saturday, September 28, 2024

Is the American South Becoming More Attractive?

Sorry, Harvard. Everyone Wants to Go to College in the South Now.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/sorry-harvard-everyone-wants-to-go-to-college-in-the-south-now-235d7934
The likes of Georgia Tech, Clemson and Ole Miss are drawing students from the North who want to have fun and save on tuition. The shift is boosting the economies of cities across the region.

Why High Schoolers in the Northeast Are Flocking South for College
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-07/football-bama-rush-draws-east-coast-students-south-for-college
Students from New York, New Jersey and other New England states are opting for cheaper tuition, big-time sports and less politically charged campuses in the South. 


The Cities Where 20-Somethings Are Still Getting Hired
Young professionals are launching careers in Southern cities such as Raleigh, Austin and Atlanta. ‘I don’t want to be broke in a sexy city.’