<p>TA - your teacher is blind to reality. The reality is that many new college grads do not get a ‘great job’. They get entry level jobs. So, the reality is that you end up having to live at home after college so that you can afford to pay off your student loans. </p>
<p>Being debt free is a wonderful thing. Debt is a form of bondage. </p>
<p>Choose to bloom where you are planted. If you are unhappy at UMD, then imagine what it would be like to owe thousands of dollars. That may help you to be content at UMD. And the honors program should provide you with a great challenge.</p>