The article “Is it Possible to Pay for College?” retold accounts of people who had taken out loans to pay their student death and how that affected their immediate family, future spouse and family, and opportunities-or rather the limit of them. Some parents retold accounts where they felt bad that they couldn’t afford the school their child initially desired to go to, though some students who were interviewed expressed appreciation for that. Many who had taken out loans & eventually got married combined their loans, which affected their ability to buy a home and/or start a family. Some graduates spoke of how they went to school or continued school to pursue their dream career only for that opportunity to be stunted due to their debt. Although there were some stories that told of graduates who easily paid off their debt, there were very few. Overall the article contributed to my already existing anxiety and slight doubt towards my future career and debt. “Pay Off Your Student Loans in Three easy Lifetimes” was taken at a more comedic stance thats meant to portray how inescapable student debt is. Although taken at a comedic stance, the underlying message is one to be taken serious. Also, because it was mentioned in the article, I wonder if there really is a way for tuition costs to stop rising and not be so expensive to begin with.
