I think a large problem with people entering the college era of their life is that they don’t think practically about what type of school to attend. There are still a lot of state schools in this country that have very affordable tuition and housing, not to mention the vast abundance of community colleges and online universities that feature a tuition cost substantially less than the average four-year university. All kids leaving high school should WANT to attend college and WANT to attend the best school possible, but if finances are a prohibiting factor, I think one must make the decision that best fits their situation. Everybody wants a Ferrari, a huge house and to be an alumni of Harvard, but the majority of us can’t have all of that and we have to think practically and strategically. I think community colleges are great places to attend school for the first 2 or 3 years. They are very affordable and the quality of teachers is extremely underrated, in my opinion. By making these sacrifices in the beginning, people will be pleasantly surprised how well they will come out of school financially when they finally have that degree.