College Is Creating Poverty

Explore how the new economics of college are creating poverty and hindering student success in this TEDx talk. Discover why hunger and homelessness are becoming prevalent issues among college students, and learn about the urgent need to rethink higher education finance. Gain insights into the challenges faced by students pursuing education and the potential consequences of the current system. Examine the disconnect between the promise of a better life through education and the harsh realities many students encounter. Understand the importance of addressing food and housing insecurity in higher education, and consider innovative approaches to make public higher education more accessible. Reflect on the value of college education in today's job market and the potential long-term impacts of student debt. Explore potential solutions, including increased accountability for states and colleges, support for the middle class, and lessons from the successful implementation of free high school education.

Intro
GRADUATION
Prepare to be PUNISHED Advice from one college student to another
The Great Investment
New Economics of College
80% of all good jobs require education after high school
College is creating poverty
Is college still worth it?
EXPENSIVE BROKE ANXIETY HARD WORK MONEY LOANS JOB DEBT PARTIES WASTE OF TIME SUCCESS FOREVER IN DEBT STRESS INEFFICIENT SCAM DEPRESSION FUTURE CRIPPLING DEBT GRADES
This is now #RealCollege
Can we do better?
Accountability For states and colleges
Include the SQUEEZED middle class
We made high school free - and it paid off
Together we can