> They also won't talk about how crushing and depressing and difficult it is to live on 12k (they have no clue). Ignoring medical for a second - $12k/year is a

> They also won't talk about how crushing and depressing and difficult it is to live on 12k (they have no clue). Ignoring medical for a second - $12k/year is actually not bad in many parts of the US. In fact many college students get by on less for living expenses and have a great time to boot. The struggle and depression comes from being unable to better yourself and in many cases actually hurting your health etc in the process.