Adam Ruins Everything

Adam Ruins Everything: Adam Ruins College

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Adam Ruins Everything

Adam Ruins College

Season 2 | Episode 6 | SBS VICELAND | September 5, 2017

Critical thinking

Classification: Parental Guidance

Adam heads to college, where he helps a prospective freshman realise why he needs a college degree. Adam also uncovers the truth behind college rankings, and dives deep into the story of how the current student loans system got so out of control.

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Adam heads to college, where he helps a prospective freshman realise why he needs a college degree. Adam also uncovers the truth behind college rankings, and dives deep into the story of how the current student loans system got so out of control.

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