I graduated from college with student loans and credit card debt. I majored in economics in part because I knew I could get a job that would pay enough to help me with my debt. Had I been free to do what I whatever I wanted, I probably would have been an English major. I… [Read More]
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Paying for College: On Athletic Scholarships
For a long time, I believed that college athletes were entitled brats who were not capable of getting a degree on their own, and that it was really stupid of them to go pro before graduation. Hey, I was wrong, okay? And, as I realized this, I’ve come to a few observations that may be… [Read More]
Paying for College: Waste, Fraud, and General Cost Savings on Campuses
The New York Times continued its college debt series with a story on how college presidents are starting to think about cost containment. Although waste, fraud, and mismanagement are low on the list for why college costs are so high, they do exist, at public and private campuses alike. There are odd fiefdoms on every… [Read More]
Paying for College: On Student Loan Debt
Over the weekend, the New York Times published a great article about how college students are being crushed by debt. I have a lot of thoughts on this, so I’ll start by explaining why I feel I have some expertise: I was a private college student who graduated loans, I am a parent who expects… [Read More]
