JMJ Farms":2422lsxo said:When I went to college (I only went two years) I went drove back and forth and still worked a full time job. My parents paid for my books, which I bought used. I paid for gas, food, vehicle, and insurance. Lived at home.
Nothing wrong with Princeton or Yale. But people need to learn to live within their means. If you or your parents can afford it, go wherever you want. If you can't afford it get a job and go to a local community college. They're everywhere. Get your feet under you. Learn to do without. It will make you appreciate what you have later in life.
A lot of people are just stupid. I don't know another way to put it. They jump before they look to see if there's any water in the pool.
This!!!
I have one college graduate, debt free. 3 more in college currently, all 3 debt free thus far. 3 of the 4 attend IUPUI (considered a commuter college), the fourth also attends a commuter college up north. All 4 work jobs, worked their tails off for scholarships, and 2 are part time military Natl Guard and Reserve. They were all taught early and often, "if you go to college, your goal is to graduate with a useful degree and no loan debt." It's a real trap that many are not prepared for. Almost makes the credit card companies look honest.
One of my daughter's was offered full rides to 2 separate ivy league schools for track. She declined because she didn't want to move out of state and be so far away. That was a hard one to accept :???: so much opportunity. Her school is closer to home now, but she is also working at an Olive Garden 3 nocs a week too.