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Something that people don't consider when we talk about erasing student debt - is that this affects more than just the economy.
For ex, I wanted to be a civil rights lawyer. I got into law school. I ended up quitting my first day there.
For ex, I wanted to be a civil rights lawyer. I got into law school. I ended up quitting my first day there.
During the first day they went over fees. I realized sitting in that room, I couldn't afford it. Understand this, I sat through my LSATs, did my applications, essays, fees & interviews.
I got in.
And I quit after my first day because I knew I couldn't afford the debt.
I got in.
And I quit after my first day because I knew I couldn't afford the debt.
Doctors take on immense debt. And when they leave med school, most tend to go to positions that come with the big checks (they have to). Because of this we see a lack of family med physicians. Lack of doctors in rural areas.
Not only would eliminating student debt be good for the economy. But think of the agency it provides people. It's also why we have to think beyond simply eliminating debt. The entire system needs an overhaul.
But baby-steps.
But baby-steps.
