College Costs In Current Economy
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008In case you haven’t heard, the economy is in a bit of a “downward spiral.” Banks have collapsed, stocks are falling faster than Jack OR Jill, and mortgages are about as valuable as last year’s iBook. If you are listening to the news, you might be thinking that we are headed for the next Great Depression. Start standing in line NOW folks, because bread is going to be the hottest ticket in town.
I’m thinking, it’s a pretty good time to be in college. 
When I was in High School, I watched every single Sex-in-the-City religiously. It looked like soon my life would be filled with high-heeled pumps and hip nightclubs. Turns out it was a pretty inaccurate college guide.
Instead, my independent urban student (and post-student) life is filled with Payless BOGO and Pabst Blue Ribbon. And you know what? I like it better that way. In spite of college loans, life is great when you are single, 21, and live with 4 other roommates in a 2 bedroom apartment. We just bought a Foreman Grill. It’s pretty pimp.
So long as I can pay my rent, I consider myself well-off. Sure the job market is a little tight, but at least I don’t have an actual career to be laid-off from. If your idea of a job is working at Starbucks or the Gap, than chances are, you’re going to be okay. Hey, even ex-exec’s can’t kick their caffeine habit.
For ye who sleep on futons and eat Ramen sandwiches, rejoice!
Now is a great time to have absolutely no money saved! I thank the day I was never able to accumulate enough capital to invest in the stock market.
Like Chit Chat with Brit said in “Bail Out, Schmail Out”, quit whining college students. Be thankful we have four years to get out of this mess. And last time I checked, Ramen noodle prices are not rising.
So boohoo, the Dow is falling, the Dow is falling. Shut-up Chicken Little, I’m busy drinking my PBR.
