Social Symone ♡ | STOP PRESSURING BROKE KIDS INTO HUGE COLLEGE DEBT! @SocialSymone | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
Stop pressuring broke and impressionable kids into college debt and student loans! I don't believe the American dream has to come with $100,000 of student loan debt. Let's uncover the financial pitfalls of higher education and explores smarter, debt-free alternatives and how to navigate a financially secure future without the burden of student loans. #socialcommentary #videoessay
Sources:
The best- and worst-paying college majors, 5 years after graduation
cnbc.com/2024/03/24/best-and-worst-paying-college-majors-5-years-after-graduation.html
COMMENTARY
College enrollment gaps: How academic preparation influences opportunity
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/college-enrollment-gaps-how-academic-preparation-influences-opportunity/#:~:text=College%20enrollment%20rates%20vary%20greatly,students%20from%20low%2Dincome%20families
Average Cost of College & Tuition
educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20of%20attendance,or%20%24234%2C512%20over%204%20years
Many companies are adding, expanding tuition assistance so workers can go back to college
cnbc.com/2023/05/26/many-companies-offer-tuition-assistance-for-workers-to-go-to-college.html
12 Companies That Will Pay for Your College Education
investopedia.com/companies-pay-college-6829220
A Brief History of the American Dream
bushcenter.org/catalyst/state-of-the-american-dream/churchwell-history-of-the-american-dream
Mortgage interest rates today: May 31, 2024
cnn.com/cnn-underscored/money/mortgage-interest-rates-today-05-31-2024
College Tuition Inflation Rate
educationdata.org/college-tuition-inflation-rate
Which Debts Can You Discharge in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/debt-discharged-chapter-7-bankruptcy.html
History of Student Loans: Bankruptcy Discharge
savingforcollege.com/article/history-of-student-loans-bankruptcy-discharge#:~:text=In%201984%2C%20the%20Bankruptcy%20Amendments,the%20wording%20of%20the%20legislation
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:35 Me Being Broke at 18
00:59 Adults Pushing College
01:23 The College Pitch
01:57 Reality Check
02:20 Useless Degrees
02:48 Parents' Influence
03:19 Business Degree Experience
03:45 High Paying Majors
04:19 American Dream Myth
05:12 Need for Education
06:00 Realities of Student Loans
06:24 College Debt Madness
06:53 Tuition Inflation
07:23 Bankruptcy and Student Loans
07:51 Alternative Options
08:15 Employer Benefits
08:45 Pushing College Unprepared
09:10 Financial Setup for College
09:33 Financial Burdens
09:54 Future Financial Struggles
10:18 Parents' Influence Revisited
10:49 Rational Decisions
11:16 Personal Student Loan Story
11:48 Questioning the Norm
12:16 Finding Alternatives
12:46 Intentional Decisions
13:11 Passion vs. Financial Reality
13:36 Debt Regret
14:01 Take Control of Your Life
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Stop pressuring broke and impressionable kids into college debt and student loans! I don't believe the American dream has to come with $100,000 of student loan debt. Let's uncover the financial pitfalls of higher education and explores smarter, debt-free alternatives and how to navigate a financially secure future without the burden of student loans. #socialcommentary #videoessay
Sources:
The best- and worst-paying college majors, 5 years after graduation
cnbc.com/2024/03/24/best-and-worst-paying-college-majors-5-years-after-graduation.html
COMMENTARY
College enrollment gaps: How academic preparation influences opportunity
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/college-enrollment-gaps-how-academic-preparation-influences-opportunity/#:~:text=College%20enrollment%20rates%20vary%20greatly,students%20from%20low%2Dincome%20families
Average Cost of College & Tuition
educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20of%20attendance,or%20%24234%2C512%20over%204%20years
Many companies are adding, expanding tuition assistance so workers can go back to college
cnbc.com/2023/05/26/many-companies-offer-tuition-assistance-for-workers-to-go-to-college.html
12 Companies That Will Pay for Your College Education
investopedia.com/companies-pay-college-6829220
A Brief History of the American Dream
bushcenter.org/catalyst/state-of-the-american-dream/churchwell-history-of-the-american-dream
Mortgage interest rates today: May 31, 2024
cnn.com/cnn-underscored/money/mortgage-interest-rates-today-05-31-2024
College Tuition Inflation Rate
educationdata.org/college-tuition-inflation-rate
Which Debts Can You Discharge in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/debt-discharged-chapter-7-bankruptcy.html
History of Student Loans: Bankruptcy Discharge
savingforcollege.com/article/history-of-student-loans-bankruptcy-discharge#:~:text=In%201984%2C%20the%20Bankruptcy%20Amendments,the%20wording%20of%20the%20legislation
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:35 Me Being Broke at 18
00:59 Adults Pushing College
01:23 The College Pitch
01:57 Reality Check
02:20 Useless Degrees
02:48 Parents' Influence
03:19 Business Degree Experience
03:45 High Paying Majors
04:19 American Dream Myth
05:12 Need for Education
06:00 Realities of Student Loans
06:24 College Debt Madness
06:53 Tuition Inflation
07:23 Bankruptcy and Student Loans
07:51 Alternative Options
08:15 Employer Benefits
08:45 Pushing College Unprepared
09:10 Financial Setup for College
09:33 Financial Burdens
09:54 Future Financial Struggles
10:18 Parents' Influence Revisited
10:49 Rational Decisions
11:16 Personal Student Loan Story
11:48 Questioning the Norm
12:16 Finding Alternatives
12:46 Intentional Decisions
13:11 Passion vs. Financial Reality
13:36 Debt Regret
14:01 Take Control of Your Life
College Debt, Student Loans, Financial Literacy, Avoid College Debt, Higher Education Costs, Debt-Free Education, College Alternatives, Student Loan Crisis, Financial Advice for Students, Education Costs, College Tuition, American Dream Myth, Financial Independence, College Debt Solutions, Debt-Free Living, Financial Planning for Teens, College Debt Awareness, Avoiding Student Loans, Education Financing, Cost of College, Consumerism, Debt, Financial Literacy, Financial Decisions, Budgeting, Money Management, Wealth Building, Mindset Change, Financial Stability, Personal Finance, Saving Money, Overcoming Debt, Lifestyle Choices, Financial Freedom, Managing Emotions, Breaking Habits, Building Wealth, Financial Education, overconsumption, smart spending, financial independence, frugal living, financial empowerment, financial wellness, video essay, social media, that girl, it girl, social media, social commentary, commentary, commentary video, trends, commentary genre, self-care, self-help, critical theory, literature, literary theory, critical lens, video essay, criticism, fake reality, internet, digital, instagram, tiktok, gen-z, language, communication, signs, philosophy, sociology, media, fake news, content creation, content, beauty standards, beauty ideals, trends, pure imagination, world, fiction, dystopia,
