INSIDE THE SPECIAL REPORT

TECHNOLOGY
Work and Play
Jon Shafer grew up loving the videogame Civilization, which has been the best-selling game franchise for Firaxis Games since its release in 1991. Mr. Shafer started as a fan, hosting online discussions and writing strategy guides on how to play. In his third year of college, he landed an internship with Firaxis, which led to a full-time programming job when he graduated. At 25, he is now lead designer for Civilization V, the youngest lead designer at the company so far. The Wall Street Journal spoke with Mr. Shafer at the recent E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. Article

HEALTH CARE
Medical Alert
Medical-education experts warn that there won’t be enough doctors to treat the millions of people now insured under the new federal health-care law. At current graduation and training rates, the nation could face a shortage of as many as 150,000 doctors in the next 15 years, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Article

COLLEGE & MONEY
The Fast Track
For years, the amount of time it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree has been going up: Fewer than one-third of students at four-year colleges graduate within four years, Education Department data show. But now, a growing number of residential colleges and universities have begun offering accelerated three-year degrees. At least a dozen schools have three-year programs, including the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, and Hartwick College in Oneonta, N.Y. Article

SMALL BUSINESS
Starting Young
Diane Keng recently started her third business—all while she was in high school. In March, as a senior, she launched the Internet company MyWeboo.com to help teens manage their digital lives and social-network identities in one place. She is now pitching the company to venture capitalists, investors who help fund new businesses. Article

COLLEGE & CAREERS

Get Your College Questions Answered
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WSJ On Campus also features a collection of Wall Street Journal articles on getting into college, paying for it and making the most of the experience once you get there.

ON CAMPUS
Your Body, Your Life
With all-you-can-eat dining-hall buffets, late-night snacks, less sleep and more germs, it’s hard to keep yourself healthy in college. But if you don’t do it, who will? Article

Great Expectations
In college, listen to others, but follow your own path

Seize the Years
A guide for anyone starting college, no matter what school. Think of it as a few tips from someone who’s been here for three and three-quarters years, and loved every minute. Article

COLLEGE & MONEY
The New Rules of College Credit
A law that took effect this year cracks down on high-interest credit cards and aggressive marketing tactics used by card issuers to sign up college students. But it won’t stop banks from trying to win students as customers.Article

PERSONAL FINANCE
History Lesson
More and more employers are conducting credit background checks on applicants for some positions, figuring that the financial information can offer insight into a candidate’s level of responsibility. Article

IDEAS
Stay in School
More hours, more days in the classroom would improve our education system, one formed federal education official argues Article

OPINION
No Pay, No Problem
The value of an unpaid internship. Article