Re: College Expenses
My parents didn't fund my eduction either. I would agree that SOME students are irresponsible and blow their parent's hard earned dollar. Others have been taught to appreciate the help and thrive because of it.
I have coworkers that are proof that not all parent-funded students are irresponsible. Many were able to obtain their masters before entering the job market. Not only did it make them more marketable (in most cases), it meant they didn't have to go to graduate school while they were working full time. They were able to attend better graduate programs and finished more quickly than those of us who are paying our own way.
Consider what life "start-up" costs there are for most people before the age of 30:
-Undergraduate education ($20K & up)
-Graduate education ($10k & up)
-Work Wardrobe ($3k)
-1-2 Automobiles ($15K & up)
-Home ($130,000 & up)
-Furnishings ($3K & up)
-Wedding ($10K & up)
-Children ($10K & up)
Don't get me wrong, I'm for pulling yourself up by your bootstraps. I was the first person in my family to obtain my bachelor's degree at 21 years old. However, I believe that it was my dedication to my studies resulted in my success, not who funded it.
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