re: Did any of you feel stuck in college?

I know the feeling. I went to college for nearly a decade and it was very difficult toward the end when all of my college buddies were making real money, buying houses, etc... while I went further into education. Must remind yourself that this is an investment and you have to be patient before seeing the kind of returns you want.

The full ride is such a gift. It's honestly like sitting on a lottery ticket so don't throw it away. Sure, you know plenty of guys that have graduated and are buying stuff - most are in debt that they'll never admit to you. The majority of your classmates at school will graduate with a lot of debt. You will graduate with no student loan debt and can immediately start dumping maximum contribution into your retirement fund.

You graduate you open countless doors whether they're involved with engineering or not.

Got my degree at 30 with a wife and 3 kids. Lots of sleepless nights, one divorce, but glad I got mind

Yea I got no kids, just married, only negative is a huge loan but I've taken down a huge portion of it in last 3 years

I really do want to stay in college and get my degree. My parents really haven't bought me much. They believe the tough way is the best way. They have the means, but I bought my own car, and I pay my bills as well. I drive a clunker and I have been saving up for a newer vehicle for a while.

Wow it's hard to pay off a loan with 1800 a month for kids

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It's an uphill climb. I'm just getting tired of climbing the fastest when I see others reach peaks.

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are you comparing yourself to people older than you?

If you do not have the foresight to see the benefits of a college degree to your future earning power and want to sacrifice for immediate lesser material satisfaction, then you don't belong in college to begin with.

Yea my minimum monthy payment was 1550, that would have paid off 145k in 10 years (horrible 6.5% interest)

But was able to pay a lot extra and hopefully I'll be done after 5 years total (2 more)

Unfortunately my sperm and my ex's eggs were like dynamite. The first two kids yes but the last kid a 5 min quicky in our closet and a quick pull up = + pregnancy test. As on ESPN "COME ON MAN"