Blog 23

Conclusion

 Although the goal of this research wasn’t to solve the student loan debt crisis, it does shed light on the societal and cultural narratives that surround how and why students attend college. This study has shown that the system of higher education is set up in a way where blame of failure is shifted from the institutions, to the parents and kids. These pressures and cultural expectations perpetuate the debt bubble and leave students at a disadvantage. For a system that claims that loans provide opportunities to all kids around the country to better themselves, they fail to engage in a much needed dialogue of how the current economic landscapes has changed, and therefore, the model of attending college must change with it. Further research must be done in order to shift the mindset of young Americans and their want to attend college. Just like loans supposedly provide positive opportunities to all students, students should also be provided with all the information and tools necessary to shape their decisions to give them a better quality of opportunities later in life.

Limitations

Only one interview was done to open the door into the views and issues on student loan debt. This study reveals the cultural narratives surrounding college and if more students were interviewed, broader generalizations could have been drawn from the data. Sadly without an overhaul and reform of the education system in the U.S., students will continue to blindly adhere to a flawed and virtually broken system. Responsibility unfortunately falls on parents and students to fix a problem that the higher-ups have created. This issue is extremely important and without further development, students may soon find that it is not in their best interest to attend college. Education is crucial to advancing a culture, and further studies into these issues will help aid in avoiding this tipping point.

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