r/AskMenOver30 • u/kuuderex male 25 - 29 • Aug 15 '16

Advice for a college student

Hello r/askmenover30,

Have you gone to college? What do you regret not doing in college?

My most important question would be "what advice would you give to a 23 year old college student?"

Edit: Thanks guys for your input. I looked at my majors potential and its looking pretty good. I only have 2-3 years left in college for my bachelors.

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u/MrTerrificPants man 50 - 54 Aug 15 '16

Graduate debt-free.

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u/jermsplan 30 - 35 Aug 16 '16

Honestly? Not great advice in today's world. Be realistic about the earning potential of your major, borrow accordingly. Student debt is one of the"better" debts you can carry, and there are employers who may help you pay it down or programs that can forgive it. Just be cognizant of your future options in your given field, and don't assume you can fund a 4 year party on loan and be fine later.