re: At least half of students defaulted or failed to pay down debt within 7 years

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Volunteer, join AmeriCorps, do an internship, there are tons of programs out there that cost little to nothing

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Reasonable suggestions, in my eyes, would involve the kid moving out and learning to live on his own, even if that meant some help.

I know a few people who graduated college who didn't know how to pay rent, a phone bill, or what renters insurance is.

In order to make the gap year valuable, the kid needs to actually pick up a skill that will help him in life.

I think enlisting is appropriate, provided an exit strategy is in place