• WoodenBleachers@lemmy.basedcount.com
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      It’s not a rule though, it’s working through the degree and being smart about your choices. My parents funded none of my college except meals because I ate at home

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      I didn’t “experience” the exception, I worked to be the exception.

      I’ll be the first to admit that I did have some privilege in the fact that I lived with my parents the first 2 years.

      But I worked hard to maintain grades so I could maintain scholarships that covered tuition.

      I worked most nights during the week so that I could afford to pay for any other expense I had. Books, fees, transportation.

      This isn’t just a matter of experiencing this situation, I made sacrifices to make it work