There is a political cartoon that was interesting and can relate to the reality in every person 's life that had asked for loans for college and is going through the process. The pictures show a graduate student is around his 30 's, his expression looks worried instead of happy, and he has a gown and a cap. It appears he is graduating from college, on his left hand he has a diploma that is labeled "debt". A chain is around his waist demonstrating the idea that he is being control. Another thing that was interesting was the big hand that is labeled "Lender" and is holding the chain with a big fist showing power that has on the person.
This political cartoon can relate to the struggles or situation that every person who has graduated to college
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In this situation, the question is not if they should go, but how are they going to afford a college and if their finance allows it. Most students can 't go to college because of the money, which is sorrowful because they want to achieve their goals, become greater in life, and since money is such a big factor in college it may stop some students. There are some older people still paying their debt, which is outrageous that even if a person finished college and had a profession they are always going to be surrounded by a chain because of their debt. Many people who are going to college are going through this and everyone is worried about what college to go as well as how much they are going to pay. Is their economic situation affordable for that specific college?
Furthermore, this political cartoon, will hopefully explain the struggles a person/student might or is going through right now because of their student loans and the worries they go through and feel because of a debt they have to pay. Why do students have to worry more about their debt than finding a job? The students study hard to get their master 's degree to find a decent job, but as soon as they get a job they already have to pay their
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For example on the picture is can be clearly seen the college graduate is small, weak, worried, frustrated, etc. The big hand or the "lender" seems bigger, stronger, secure, powerful, just by the fist in the hand. Is clearly that both college student and lender aren 't in the same position of power. The college student looks weak by the way his posture looks and the expression it has on their face, as if he has been defeated and knows that whatever he does he can 't win. The big hand looks stronger and powerful by the show of the fist which one can assume that the lender feels strong enough to do whatever they please to do. Also the hand is bigger than the actual person, which in reality it is impossible for a hand to be bigger than a person. This is just another way of showing the differences between both college student and
The first cartoon is with Theodore Roosevelt wearing hunting gear and holding a gun. There’s bull sitting on the moon reading the newspaper. There are different names for this political cartoon, like don’t shoot, I’ll come down, the beef trust and et cetera. This cartoon was made when TR was “trust busting” small corporations. After Jungle by Upton Sinclair, people and TR wanted changed. So changes were made and the Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1907, which made sure that inspections are made before meats are processed and ready to be delivered.
Martin and Lehren’s article “A Generation Hobbled by the Soaring Cost of College” addresses the issue faced by current and former college students dealing with large amounts of debts due to student loans. The article presents the reader with stories of former college students who have either graduated or dropped out, and their struggle to pay off their student loans. The article also talks about issues such as students not being informed about high amounts of student loans and why student debts have increased. Martin and Lehren also make the issue of student debt more intimidating by giving examples
Not everyone can afford it . Some just don't meet requirements. But now everyone needs to go to college and get a bachelor’s degree or higher . The world is becoming too competitive with everyone seeking a well paying job that even offers health benefits . People can be influenced to go to college because of the money . The world has become of money . Everything is money . We need money to live with no struggle in this Economy . People are also influenced by their dreams , their family , or just fod the experience . Whatever influences a person to go college they need to go
Going to college and furthering someone’s future career is a very important part of life.. Making the choice of going to college or not going to college could affect someone for the rest of their life, If a student decides to go to college after high school they will be in debt for many years after they graduate college. “Over the past decade, tuition and fees have risen much faster than inflation and outpaced the cost of housing and health care” (Blumenstyk). Blumenstyk is showing how outrageous the cost of college tuition has become. Whether it is for a University or a Community college either one. Most people spend their whole lives being in debt just because of buying a house and now they will have the burden of paying off their college tuition as well. They may keep getting a bill in the mail that most of them will hate looking at, and also putting down that much money each month for their payment. While college does create the opportunity of increased pay and better jobs, it should not mean students are required to pay all the money they earn back the college. At that point people may as well not go to a
An education is one of the most important tools a person can acquire. It gives them the skills and abilities to obtain a job, earn a wage, and then use that wage to better their lives and the lives of their loved ones. However, due to the seemingly exponential increase in the costs of obtaining a college degree, students are either being driven away entirely from earning a degree or taking out student loans which cripple their financial prospects well after graduation. Without question, the increasing national student loan debt is one of the most pressing economic issues the United States is dealing with, as students who are debt ridden are not able to consume and invest in the economy. Therefore, many politicians and students are calling on the government to forgive their student loan debts so that through their spending the slowly recovering economy can finally return to its pre-2008 strength.
If they are smart with their money and follow the correct choices, this shouldn’t be a problem for them. If you make the sacrifice and effort right now, you’ll keep yourself from digging a hole you’ll have to start climbing out of the moment you receive your college degree. (Ramsey 107). If you know ways to start saving money for college, don’t be afraid to start. Just because it’s easy to sign those student loan notes doesn’t mean it’s the only way.
Many Americans are seeking an ideal presidential candidate for our next election; furthermore, many college students seek a candidate that has their best interest in mind, leading many to focus on Bernie Sanders and his ideas for an affordable education system. In the article, The Myth of the Student Loan Crisis, Nicole Allan and Derek Thomas focus the article on the risky investments of college and questioning the rising debt levels as a national crisis. While Allan and Davis claim the risk of college and mention rising debt levels as a national crisis; however, Allan and Davis use charts to support their stance while avoiding the issues Americans need to focus on, such as the rising cost of college, “justifiable debt”, and the cost of those not contributing to society.
It is a norm and expectation in society today for students to pursue higher education after graduating from high school. College tuition is on the rise, and a lot of students have difficulty paying for their tuitions. To pay for their tuitions, most students have to take out loans and at the end of four years, those students end up in debt. Student loan debts are at an all time high with so many people graduating from college, and having difficulties finding jobs in their career fields, so they have difficulties paying off their student loans and, they also don’t have a full understanding of the term of the loans and their options if they are unable to repay.
College is one of the most expensive things most people will do in their life. With that being said, should everyone go to college? The experience may not be for everyone. Particularly if it’s something you can’t pay off in the long run. Most people’s families will help them out as much as possible with the expenses of college. Most people can’t afford college out of pocket so they rely on loans from the government. How long will it take for a student to pay off the loans they accrue of the time in college; how many years will the student be going to college? The student could also choose to get an associates’ degree rather than a bachelor’s. How would their yearly income differ from if the student had chosen to get the bachelor’s? Sometimes a student won’t need to go to college for their education to be able to do the career they’d like. Should the student go to college for an associates’ degree for the experience or would it just be a waste of money?
There are so many students who would extremely grateful to attend any four year institution but can’t because of the lack of funds. College life can be very stressful, and the process can is very frustrating to most students the first two years. When the cost of college tuition is compared to the 21 century financial economy the cost does not make sense, because for a middle-class family it is impossible to afford sending their child to any four-year institution. It hard for students to graduate with the stress to pay-off hundreds and thousands of dollars in loans. Going to college is stressful enough without the need to worry about how we’re going to pay for it and what other costs will continue to rise with getting a degree afterwards. With the current increase of unemployment rate and the thought of going to college seems like a farfetched goal. Many people choice not to attend a four year institution, because they did receive a scholarship or enough government funding. Having a college background is very important for professional growth, it will eventually limit career opportunities. My stand point is, you may not leave college doing the same thing you began with but the life experience is endless. College experience not only gives knowledge that builds you into a better person by giving a broader erosion. With the cost of tuition increasing will hurt our generation, by causing physical and mental stress but in the end it will all pay off. Not all colleges are for the blame; some of the blame is our economy and other factors play a big roll. As students we need to be aware of all our resources offered, such as Pell Grants, and government scholarships. For example, the some states will pay for a student’s college if they graduate high school with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. There are many states that are willing to pay for all or some of college tuition only if students are willing to use
How much is the burden of student loans affecting the personal lives of students after completing their education? The degree to which a person will have a financially successful future is largely depended on getting a good education. However, not everyone can manage to pay for that education. Therefore, students often resort to taking out student loans to help them compensate for their education. According to some sources, the average amount of student debt is equivalent to the price of a new car. Like many other Americans, Wearing Thin faces the same problem of repaying those student loans without family support and claims that the loans “are the cause of almost every stress in [her] life.” Not only does she associate her student loans with stress, but also states that her life is defined by her student loans. In the article “A Big Life”, Thin seeks advice and reaches out to Cheryl Strayed, a writer, and asks her for her perspective on the situation. Cheryl, referred to as “Sugar” in the article, writes back claiming that she too is a victim of student debt. She forms a connection with Thin and provides hope by advising her to accept the student loans and to move forward from there. By establishing her credibility through sharing her life experiences and appealing to emotions through the use of empathy, Sugar attempts to inspire in Thin a sense of hope for a brighter tomorrow.
With the cost of education rising and no stop in sight, many students are beginning to question the worthiness of a college education. It is commonly known that individuals who go to school will make more money over their life time compared to someone who does not. This is a great motivator for many wanting to go. An article written by The Economist
With the ever-increasing tuition and ever-tighten federal student aid, the number of students relying on student loan to fund a college education hits a historical peak. According to a survey conducted by an independent and nonprofit organization, two-thirds of college seniors graduated with loans in 2010, and each of them carried an average of $25,250 in debt. (Reed et. al., par. 2). My research question will focus on the profound effect of education debt on American college graduates’ lives, and my thesis statement will concentrate on the view that the education policymakers should improve financial aid programs and minimize the risks and adverse consequences of student loan borrowing.
In that year, the number of college graduates was only 432,058 (Sourmaidis) and ever since the demand continually increased as did price. This trend allowed for the student loan crisis to occur, which is a problem we face today. As of 2016, American students have accrued a massive 1.3 trillion in student loan debt. Just 10 years ago, the nation’s balance was only $447 billion (Clements). This ever-present cumulative burden has caused many post graduate Americans to delay important life events such as marriage, homeownership and children because of this substantial encumbrance (Clements).
Although that is true for some, it is not true for all. Some would say that money is not everything, as long as they are happy. While that is true and happiness should hold a great power over people’s lives, for most, college will bring people happiness. There is a great percentage that individuals that attend college will still benefit the same if not more than those that do not attend college. As earlier implied, college is not for everyone and Isabel Sawhill and Stephanie Owen display that well in their essay, “Should Everyone Go to College?.” Owen and Sawhill say that people are actually doing some individuals a disservice by telling them everyone needs to go to college (Page 209, Para 1). In “Should Everyone Go to College?” they say this because they think it is necessary that people think about their likely education path and career path before investing so much money and time into secondary education (Page 212, Para 1). This is true, people should not invest a lot of their self before they have thought about where they want this to lead them. Even though everyone does not have to go to college to benefit in academic, financial, and social ways, for most, it certainly will not do anything but make them grow as a person and become more