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Navy QB Blake Horvath's 95-yard TD run in Armed Forces Bowl win is longest play in school historyLove is in the air for Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey . “I’m very much in love,” Bailey, 57, exclusively told Us Weekly on the Bravo Fan Fest red carpet on Saturday, November 23, at Ice Palace Studios in Miami, Florida. “You know, dating is really not easy, especially at this point in my life.” She continued, “I am, you know, a little up there, [a] woman of a certain age, but I will say that I just said to God, send me my person. I didn’t give him a list or anything, and Amsterdam showed up, and it’s been almost eight months now, and I’m really happy.” During a panel later in the night, Bailey gushed over her new beau and revealed that he is on the younger side. “I’m dating an amazing young guy, from Amsterdam,” she said. “I wasn’t looking for a young guy. He found me.” Bailey confirmed again she met her boyfriend “almost eight months ago” and “it’s been going really well,” saying, “I’m having fun.” Speaking with Us , Cynthia shared the story of how she first met the younger man, whose name she has not publicly revealed. “Well, we actually saw each other for the first time at an event in L.A. and we didn’t talk, but he did slide into my DMs a couple of days later, and it worked.” Bailey went on to say that the couple is “not really on social media or anything,” but RHOA fans may be able to catch a glimpse of him on the show. “You do see some snippets of him,” she shared with Us . “Like, we FaceTime a lot. And every time we would FaceTime, the cameras would be zooming in, so you might get a little sneak peek.” She added with a laugh, “He doesn’t even watch the show. He has no idea what’s happening.” Cynthia is set to return to RHOA season 16 as a “friend,” after she was previously a full-time Housewife from seasons 3 to 13 and appearing as a guest on season 15. She told Us she isn’t ready to return as a full-time cast member just yet. “Not right now. I won’t say ever, but I will say not right now,” she said. “My focus is definitely my acting career. I was a housewife for over a decade. I’m still enjoying being able to focus on other things right now, such as my acting.” She noted to Us that “acting is my priority now,” but returning as an official friend for season 16 was “a really great way for me to live my best life and also stay connected to Atlanta Housewives.” Cynthia also recently started a podcast called “Humble Brag” with Crystal Minkoff . You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News “I feel like I’m really in the sweet spot right now,” she said. “I still get to film with the ladies. I get to go on the trips. I actually filmed with them quite a bit, so you guys will see a lot of me in season 16. I have a whole other life as well that I don’t have to share as a non-housewife if I don’t want to.” She concluded, “I’m really glad I came back, because I had an amazing time. Season 16 is going to be incredible. You guys are in for a treat.” Reporting by Alexandra Hurtado
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Watch Insight episode Uni Blues, exploring whether a university degree is still good value — or worth the debt, on SBS On Demand. Uni Blues 'University is some of the best years of your life', they said. 'You will have so much fun, foster relationships with your teachers and make great friends'. 'Start applying for universities before the HSC,' they added when we were close to graduating in 2020. 'You want to secure a position to study the degree of your dreams.' As young adults, we clung on to these comments, ready to thrive in tertiary education. Now I realise how misleading those comments were. Source: Supplied I always knew that I wanted to go to university after high school to expand my choice of career paths. In 2020, I had the opportunity to complete a cadetship program to eventually become a mining engineer. The cadetship required me to complete a five-year honours degree, starting with three years at one university followed by two years at another. My first experience of university in 2021 was leaving my college dorm, walking to my first lecture and pushing open the auditorium door. Wow, I thought. There are SO many faces in here right now. The lecture hall was on an incline, and from where I stood at the very bottom, I could see over 200 faces peering around the room. Admittedly, my initial experience of uni life was fun. There were numerous social events and I loved meeting like-minded people living at my college and learning new things. It was exciting to be at a world-class research institution with awe-inspiring facilities that contribute to some of the most important research topics worldwide. As a student, I was constantly exposed to new content that pushed theoretical boundaries. But as time went on, I found the experience disappointing. I defied my family's expectations and dropped out of uni. It was the best thing I did for my career Frustrating and impersonal I was unprepared for the academic demands of university. Unfortunately, early in semester 2, the COVID-19 pandemic forced all learning online apart from a few skeleton tutorials. Many students were shunned into a restricted environment, forking out money for a mediocre semester of classes. I didn't feel supported. It was hard for students to have their queries addressed during the lecture, and the live chat room was barely acknowledged. In 2022, lectures were live, recorded and uploaded, while tutorials ran in-person. But there continued to be a divide between students and teachers. There was an abundant reliance on 'assumed knowledge' in my courses, but with 300 people in a lecture or 40 in a tutorial, asking questions or one-on-one time with a teacher was almost impossible. Source: Supplied The best way to reach tutors was by email, but we often had to wait two to three weeks for a response, by which time the assignment or relevance for the question had already passed. I often had to rely on my friends to help me through. The subjects moved quickly. University felt like a constant challenge to memorise information in your short-term memory, regurgitate it in a two-hour exam, then move on. Not soak it in and understand the content. When we didn't receive the mark we'd hoped for, it's natural to want to understand why. However, with so many students, it was hard to get personalised feedback. For the 24 courses completed, I received individual feedback for only four of them. AI complications We had multiple group projects, which sometimes made staying on track of other classes and maintaining a high Weighted Average Mark difficult. Plus language barriers with international students were tricky to navigate. AI detectors also showed some students in groups were using AI to write their assignments, which goes against course codes and academic integrity, and can result in academic discipline for all parties. Group work reflects on all participants, so submitting inauthentic work was scary. I use AI to get ahead at university. Some call it cheating but I say it's a necessity As a result, I have spent countless hours rewording group projects, ensuring they're easy to read, legible, follow assessment criteria and have a chance of earning higher total marks. But how is that fair? I felt quite alone, unable to rely on others to reinforce my thoughts or queries. Unforeseen costs University is expensive enough, but there are so many extra costs. I couldn't afford to live close to the university, so I lived far away, paying $400 per week for a room the size of a shoe box, excluding utilities. I spent a fortune on fuel to commute there and back, parking on campus cost a hefty $120 per month, and I had to fork out for increased mobile data to complete my studies on the go. On top of that, I had to pay for additional learning resources. That's even before I think of all the debt many students end up in at the end of their courses, debt that will extend long into their working lives. University made me feel like a cash cow with an anonymous number, handing out money for a course regardless if I passed or failed. 'Sense of dread': I'm 26, but I've given up on having children I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity I have from the company that sponsors my degree and has given me practical experience that complements my courses. But I often think about how my expectations of university compared to the reality. Growing up, we were told that the purpose of university is to obtain a degree and secure a high-paid position. Many technical and promotional roles require a tertiary qualification, which gives many young people little choice. But I think many, like me, will be disappointed. And for more stories head to Insightful – a new podcast series from SBS , hosted by Kumi Taguchi. From sex and relationships to health, wealth, and grief Insightful offers deeper dives into the lives and first-person stories of former guests from the acclaimed TV show, Insight. Follow Insightful on the SBS Audio App , Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. InsightfulAhead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday