As kids, we are taught we need to make it big. Ever heard the phrase “Shoot for the stars”? Ever wondered what it really meant? Ever wonder how to get there? I find that the reason for such a phrase to exist is because once you have, ‘made it big’, you would not have to worry about problems the majority of the population have. Such as financial stability, popularity, boredom, recognition, starvation, etc. Though the fact still remains, how do you get there? And that is where the college factor comes in. Colleges are the pinnacle of your learning experience within educational systems. They are the centers in which people gather to perfect their art. Whether it be the entertainment industry, politics, fashion, or even cooking, there is always a college for you. Each class is taught by a professor, a master of their field, and the campuses of any college is nothing to sneeze at. The result of going to these prestigious institutions can also result in gaining a higher payment than the average worker. With such a mass amount of these buildings dotted across the U.S.A, you would imagine many people attending them. While that is the case, the result of doing so is becoming less and less affordable. …show more content…
The increase in cost has surpassed the government’s Consumer Price Index by six percent. Sorry, was that six percent? I meant six percent, every year. While this number may seem small to you, tell that to the 66 percent of Americans currently in debt for the next thirty years. In fact, the total student loan debt for the year of 2018 is 1.48 trillion. That is almost double the total credit card debt. As you can see, the numbers on the payment of college are already high and only going to soar higher. If the issue is not subdued within the next approximately 50 years, the majority of the population will not be able to attend them at all. If only they would lower the