NYU debt! Please Advise!

Math_Guy
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:24:00 +0000

Getting a job is good idea. Can she get a descent paying job with essentially being only half way through undergrad? I’ve always thought that going part time and working a corporate job was something more for graduate students.

I know she chose to attend. I just don’t think she knows the full ramifications of her decisions.

And yes, I agree with the whole parent issue. My impression is just that they have never really been involved too much into her education even at a younger age. It just hurts to see this happen. Even if they cannot contribute money, they could have at least tried to talk her out of the idea. That’s my major beef. It just seems like she has no one to give her good advice except for me - at that is hard because we are dating.

I know she means really well. In her mind, she is trying the best she can. I would imagine though, that there are many private scholarships available to her - finding them would be the hardest part.

On a side note, don’t most PhD programs require full time attendance?