This article proved very interesting to read considering I am
a currently enrolled college student. Although I was lucky enough to not take
out any loans to attend this university, mostly all of my friends had to. Witnessing
them stressing out about balancing work and school even makes me stressed out
even though technically I do not have to worry about that. I cannot even
imagine having to carrying such a large financial burden on my back while simultaneously
trying to keep up in all my classes. Witnessing people in my life who are in
their late thirties and are still making steep student loan payments every
month to continue to pay off their debts is unimaginable and makes me sad that
my current friends will have to do the same. This article is frustrating to
read because I cannot take one side without contradict my opinions on another
aspect of the chain effect these changes with bring. I believe that the
government should have limited involvement in businesses and private
universities however I do disagree with the constant increase in tuition costs.
If there wasn’t so much pressure to need an undergraduate degree in the work
force, a third of all graduates wouldn’t be in debt right now. Overall, I have
mixed views on this topic.
Avery, that is great to hear that you do not have to take out any loans, I wish that I did not have to take any out either. College has become so expensive that many people would rather not go than pay the price for the education. But without a degree, a person cannot amount to what they could with the degree. Unlike you though, I know what side I am on for this. I would want the government to have a little control over the rise and fall of tuition prices. If universities have free reign over what they charge, the prices will just keep on going up and nobody will be able to pay for college. College is necessary for people for be successful in their future lives, or so we are told. But if the prices keep going up, nobody will be able to go.
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