Wealth

Jun 08, 2006 12:28

Many people I have spoken to about the economy see a tax on wealth as a ( Read more... )

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lo_ex_nihilo July 25 2006, 04:38:34 UTC
About wealthy parents buying their kids into colleges... I think this is something that is not as prevalent as many people think. If you REALLY want to go to a good college, study hard and apply for as much financial aid and scholarships as you can...

I have a brother in law who is going to study pre-med at a private college in CA. He comes from a family of 7 children (my husband is the oldest). His family does not have much money. He is getting over $20,000 in scholarships (not to mention financial aid monsy). And these scholarships were not just arbitrarily given to him... he had to seek them out, fill out applications, write essays, etc.

Here is the point... if you want something bad enough, work for it! Make the most out of what life gives you. You do not have to go to some rich private high school to get into a good college... you do not have to come from money to get into a good college... you DO have to work hard and refuse to give up.

*stepping off the soap box now*

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vnsplshr July 25 2006, 04:45:40 UTC
Here is the point... if you want something bad enough, work for it! Make the most out of what life gives you.

Don't tell my girlfriend... but I think I love you :)

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lo_ex_nihilo July 25 2006, 05:04:48 UTC
hahaha... just don't say that in front of my husband...

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vnsplshr July 25 2006, 05:08:45 UTC
I've had quite a time of it, trying to share sentiments like yours in discussion communities on LJ.

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lo_ex_nihilo July 25 2006, 05:14:59 UTC
Well, I guess it is hard to be so optimistic about what people can do in our society. That and... the nay-sayers tend to be the loudest bunch!

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vnsplshr July 25 2006, 05:18:48 UTC
You should join the fray. I have a few communities listed on my info page:

http://vnsplshr.livejournal.com/profile

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lo_ex_nihilo July 25 2006, 05:21:56 UTC
I'll check it out... thanks :)

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