Struggles of Being a College Student
@sevanjan96 (50)
April 11, 2016 4:06pm CST
Anyone who is a college student knows that it can be a struggle. With being a full time student, maybe having a part time job, and having a ton of work that is due within a few days can be very stressful. I'm just glad that the government is giving out money to college students to help it be a little easier on them financially. They pay for our classes and give us a certain amount of money to help us pay for books and sometimes we get to have some left over money as well to spend or save as we please. But I find it ridiculous how if, let's say, you struggled your first year of college and didn't get the best grades because it is so different than high school that they cut your money off. They only pay for your classes - not even the books. You're on your own for that part.
What do you think of this? Should they cut students off?
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@Castlerock34 (2259)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
11 Apr 16
You should feel grateful that the gorernment is helping out at all. Most college students don't get a lick of help. When I was in college I was a single mother, had a full time job and was a full time student, It was extreemly hard and I didnt have anyone helping me out. I could of used some government money even if it was just a silver of what I paid, it still would of helpped me out
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@sevanjan96 (50)
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11 Apr 16
yeah, I know that it is different between then and now. I am grateful that the government does help at all. I was just curious as to what others think about the topic.
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@Castlerock34 (2259)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
11 Apr 16
@sevanjan96 It is a good motivational tool to get people to succeed in school and not screw off with the governments money
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@sevanjan96 (50)
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11 Apr 16
@Castlerock34 Yes I definitely agree with you there.
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@desertdawg (312)
• United States
16 Apr 16
One of the most valuable lessons in college and life is to work hard, set a goal and take it seriously. I know you will hear this a lot, but I worked my way through school (meaning college and post graduate) got a student loan for a small bit of it and paid it off. I did not take my education for granted and I appreciated both the education and the educators. I ended up being a professor at the post graduate level and will tell you, I saw both sides and dedication and work is what will insure success.
As to aid I am all for it IF the students take it seriously and there is a way to fund it without putting too much on the taxpayers. I even wrote a post for Bernie since I think unrealistic promises lead to unrealistic expectations. Good luck in your studies.
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@sevanjan96 (50)
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11 Apr 16
Pretty much. That's what I've heard at least. I know a few people who struggled and got cut off from the extra money because of their grades.
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