There are many great things about being a student but probably the worst thing is the fees. Just about every single one of my friends has taken out a student loan. Actually I think the whole culture of borrowing money isn't being helped by student loans. The government is basically telling us that debt is OK and perhaps even encouraged.

Unfortunately instead of all the money going on books and other learning supplies, people are spending it on booze. I know that socializing is a big part of being a student but this is a time when we are supposed to be learning about how to live as adults. Most of us are now living away from home and have to "stand on our own two feet," but a debt can be a real burden.

With the economic climate the way that it is, will we ever be able to afford to pay back the debt? At least I'm not at the most expensive of colleges but there are people who finish their education $100,000 in debt. If they find themselves unable to get a good paying job they are going to be deep shit financially.

It seems that though colleges can pretty much charge what they want. Also many colleges simply aren't truthfully about the chances of getting a job with the qualifications earned. What are you really supposed to do with Art History or Philosophy ? Look through the job listings and you'll be hard pressed to find any that are looking for these qualifications.
Keywords: debt, fees, student, loan