We all know how expensive college is, and how much it could be if you start to count all of it up, tuition, room, board, technology fees, transportation fees, books, extras, food, drinks, and being able to go out and bowl, see a movie, or go have a nice dinner once in a while.
Many of us are thankful enough to have parents that help us along the way, whether it is paying monthly, helping you take out loans, or doing whatever they can to make sure you can have everything and more.
We as students are doing what we can, while juggling 12-18 credits as a full time student, being in outside activities, having multiple jobs, and the list never seems to end. However, College is not all about walking out with a degree, it is to teach you about yourself, who you want to be, how you will look at life from this point forward, and lastly learn who you really are, and what you really want in life, and/or who you want to become. It bring's you knowledge of the real world, it teaches you that public speaking is not all that bad, the value of a friendship, how to live off of $10 a week, and even why you are so grateful for family.
A bit of a downfall...
Many of us have this friend, that is called debt/loans/the ruler of our lives. So here's what I really can say about it..
Dear debt,
You drive me crazy, you make me want to pull my hair out, you make me wonder how I am ever going to be able to move out of my parents house, you make me question why this world revolves around money, and lastly you make me happy.
Happy? You are asking? I owe you a thank you, thank you for allowing me to make my way through college, allowing me to further my education, and teaching me the responsibilities of paying bills, being responsible, and being grateful.
Loans are not, or at least shouldn't be your first choice, hopefully throughout the years you saved up some money, received a few scholarships, or maybe even some grants. But, we can be grateful they do exist because many of us wouldn't be going to college without them.
Being half way through my Bachelor degree, I have realized how much you learn in and out of the classrooms you are able to walk into, all the different internships and experiences that come with it, and all the great opportunities this huge world has to offer. Every situation has some ups, and downs, but college is the place I guarantee you will have them more than anywhere else. It is part of the learning curve, what makes you, you, and makes all the crazy college years worth it.
