Sugarkane Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 And another thing did you live on campus or something? The cost isn't cheap that's for sure. They really don't make it affordable for everyone to live on campus. I wish it was still Like 30+ years ago when The government paid for uni.
spookie Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 If I were you I'd be thankful I got an Ivy League education someone else footed the bill for, and I was going to med school at all. I hope you realize most of us are not so lucky. Comparing yourself to the richest people is never a good idea. 2
Emilia Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 And by "cut off" I don't mean still living at home and getting various expenses paid. I get NO money from my parents and have not lived at home since high school. I wasn't raised to expect any financial support from home from the age of 18 and I haven't. I had to work full time and go to uni part time to be able to graduate so I can't relate to your envy.
SpiralOut Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) It never, ever occurred to me to ask for or expect any money for my education. I'm the one who wanted to go to school so I went into it with the attitude that it is up to me to pay for it. I paid all my own tuition and am paying off my student loans on my own. I did a four year university program and then a 1 year college program. So five years of working while going to school and gathering debt. Did not live with family while going to school either - I had to pay rent, groceries, etc. They helped me with certain things and were very supportive, but I carried the brunt of the expenses. I know some people who got a free ride. Sometimes I will think to myself, "must be so nice to not have to pay loans each month!!" But then I remember that they cannot ever truly appreciate what they have. They might be thankful, yes. But they can't REALLY appreciate that true cost of what they have, because they did not pay the price. It also helps to think of what I might tell my son or daughter, if I ever have one. I want to be able to tell them I paid my own way through school and still was able to be successful, and they can do the same if they want. It is something to be proud of, and it sets a good example. Edited May 3, 2012 by SpiralOut
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