"Despite having federal loans and a work study job, I had to borrow money from my friends and max out my credit cards just to make ends meet."
When I was in school, that was a red flag. Without knowing the details of Ingrid's education costs and spending habits, it's just as easy to conclude that Ingrid lived beyond her means.
Thus, before blaming the system, I'd want to know what Ingrid's numbers were. She did intern for Intel, which pays very well and provides lots of assistance.
Yeah, the numbers don't really make sense. My parents made over $100k per year and I still received about $20k in grants and low-interest student loans, AND I worked part-time during the school year in addition to full time during the summer.
When I was in school, that was a red flag. Without knowing the details of Ingrid's education costs and spending habits, it's just as easy to conclude that Ingrid lived beyond her means.
Thus, before blaming the system, I'd want to know what Ingrid's numbers were. She did intern for Intel, which pays very well and provides lots of assistance.