College is expensive -- that goes without saying. But there are those colleges who go above and beyond with the extra expenses. I mean the schools that charge extra for public transportation, using the gym, food, drinks, bathroom, whatever. For some kids, this is not an issue at all. Mommy and daddy have it all set up for them and nothing's ever an issue. Sometimes, they don't even have to go to college because they can take over their family's business. This article isn't for those kids, like at all.
Here are the six struggles of not being a rich kid at a rich kid school:
6. Applying for Scholarships on the Daily
Frankly, if you don't have scholarships.com, niche.com, or unigo.com emailing you on the daily for "scholarship opportunities near you," how are you actually college-ing right now?
5. Accepting Grants for Programs You're Not Qualified For
Maybe you do don't this. Honestly, it's probably just me, but in high school I played football, lacrosse, and was an active member of student government. In college, I have a grant to do theater. Now there is nothing wrong with theater, but I don't know the first thing about Steven Schwartz or anything like that. I just really need to graduate.
4. Not Having Designer Everything
Now, believe me when I say I dress decent enough. I'm comfortably between high school "all Nike everything" guy and "prep-ish" decent enough. However, I and others like me don't have super nice everything. I don't have Patagonia pull overs, tons of Vineyard Vines long sleeves, Ray Ban sunglasses, or Michael Kors watches. Instead, I take pride in my NorthFace jacket I've had since high school, and I sure as heck love wearing my super comfy and economically affordable jeans.
3. Hearing Kids Talking about Private/Catholic School at College
I've heard it way too many times.
"Oh, they really let anyone in here, don't they?"
"Back at my private school, the sisters didn't let anyone dress like that."
"I can't imagine what it was like to go to public school."
Whoa there. Public school was lit. Like, did the Father of your school play water pong with you in the cafeteria? My principal did! Private school sounds like a preparatory into being a boring adult for the rest of your life.
2. Worrying How You're Gonna Pay for College After You Graduate
College is supposed to be a fun time, but there's sometimes a feeling of guilt or worry about how you're gonna pay for college after you graduate. And that feeling sucks. A lot.
It's a constant struggle wondering if you'll be able to pay off college eventually or even being able to make it to the next semester. And it's even worse when you're trying to stay with your friends for the rest of college.
1. Your Best Friends Knowing Exactly What You're Going Through
OK, so this isn't a problem, but it's definitely something. In most cases, your friends are gonna be kids who are also in the same situation. They picked a rich kid school when they're not rich kids. They're always looking at scholarships. They're always picking out grants. They dress exactly like you. They hate hearing kids about private school problems. And they're definitely worrying about how they're gonna pay for school. They're there for you through thick and thin, and that's why they'll always be your best friends.
