The high price of a free college education in Sweden

Re:The high price of a free college education in Sweden by Futurebot on Sunday May 15, 2016 @01:33PM (#11701826)

1) Not everyone can do that, physically or mentally 2) Costs have increased so much, wages have not kept up to allow that to be possible for most people: http://www.vox.com/2015/8/28/9220705/college-working-map

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Re:The high price of a free college education in Sweden by avs733 on Monday May 16, 2016 @02:23PM (#11708383)

I totally agree with all of those points, I was just providing some anec-data that it does happen.

I paid my tuition almost entirely through co-ops (6th month internships) and then worked while in school to pay my day to day bills. I was also very lucky to have a safety net from my parents if I needed it, although I didn't.

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Re:The high price of a free college education in Sweden by Futurebot on Tuesday May 17, 2016 @10:32PM (#11719327)

Having the "living and supportive family safety net" is definitely under-appreciated as an advantage here in the US. Many who have it don't even realize what an advantage it is.

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