May 27, 2022

Coinfessions: Is $35,000 a year for college a bad idea?

41 minutes

We're back & answering your coinfessions! Today we are making sure you don't go broke trying to get a university education. Dolapo Fadare graduated from a 5 year university program, completely debt-free, receiving $25,000 in grants for professional development and $50,000 from academic and community development scholarships so she knows what she’s talking about.

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Time Stamps:

2:47 International Students - how tf did you finance your education?

8:57 Am I the asshole for quitting my unpaid internship?

15:14 Is $35,000 a year for college a bad idea (first gen college student)?

22:14 Has anyone negotiated scholarships yet?

25:45 Am I the asshole for wanting to blow my scholarship money?

28:25 I’m on a full-time student internship until the end of August 2022. What should I do with my money?

32:37 AITA for applying to a prestigious college scholarship despite being wealthy and not needing it?

Dolapo is the plug when it comes to all things scholarships, internships and just career development opportunities in general. Follow her page, StriveOpp, to stay in the loop: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/

Dolapo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolapo-fadare/

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& remember, don't go broke trying to live your best life.

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