I think it's a huge problem: most modern journalists tend to come from a place of privilege. Not only is it expensive to get a degree but it also requires lots

I think it's a huge problem: most modern journalists tend to come from a place of privilege. Not only is it expensive to get a degree but it also requires lots of free time to build a portfolio. And then once you've "made it" -- which might take years of hustling -- you're lucky to be clearing $40k/year. For a profession that has such great influence over society it's very concerning that's not a more egalitarian field.