I know the author is taking in the context of US colleges and I am from India but I do want to put the effect of the college in my life. In my entire childhood

I know the author is taking in the context of US colleges and I am from India but I do want to put the effect of the college in my life. In my entire childhood, we have been very poor financially but my brother and I managed to get good grades throughout our school. That allowed us to study in reputed colleges in the country and therefore, enabled us to get high paying jobs. Just because of this advantage, I will always be grateful to colleges and education, in general. And not to forget the indirect benefits like life long friendships, a good professional network among others.