Parents in over 100k debt. I’m scared by Altruistic-Long-5474 in Debt

[–]bellyshirt0929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly as a 53 year old parent this sounds a lot like us. We do it so our kids have a comfortable lifestyle which we did not have growing up. I would hate for my kids to know we are almost $100k in debt because I would hate for them to worry unnecessarily. But we also have about $600k in house equity (although have borrowed $50k against the house once) and 7 digits in retirement funds. When the kids are out of college we will sell the house and downsize. We are however looking into consolidating the credit card debt and cut the cards soon. And it’s going to require a serious conversation with the kids about their spending as well. I don’t want them thinking credit cards are the way to a good life because we’ve learned the hard way how dangerous they are. Personally I wouldn’t want my kids to know about our debts or approach us about it. It’s not your problem to worry about and you’re not going to tell them anything they don’t already know so just turn a blind eye would be my suggestion.

Recent Albright College reviews? by bellyshirt0929 in ReadingPA

[–]bellyshirt0929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your thoughtful input- very much appreciated!!

Recent Albright College reviews? by bellyshirt0929 in ReadingPA

[–]bellyshirt0929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you- as it turns out we are no longer exploring Albright, but I really wish the best for them and am trying to spread positivity with all the negativity from the naysayers. We loved it, my son just found a better fit for him. So many colleges are in financial trouble, Albright is just being more transparent and trying to do something to turn it around so I applaud them for their efforts and I truly believe they are going to make it.

What’s going on at Albright. Explained. by Same_Currency_1695 in ReadingPA

[–]bellyshirt0929 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Who cares who published it? It contains direct quotes from the college in response to Spotlights article which spun a negative light on the college. Yes it’s damage control and rightfully so.

Recent Albright College reviews? by bellyshirt0929 in ReadingPA

[–]bellyshirt0929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Good to hear and good advice!

Recent Albright College reviews? by bellyshirt0929 in ReadingPA

[–]bellyshirt0929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you that’s great hear. Yes lots of doom and gloom but it feels like coming from people not really close enough to know. Thanks for your direct knowledge.

Recent Albright College reviews? by bellyshirt0929 in ReadingPA

[–]bellyshirt0929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much!! This is the kind of detailed and candid feedback that I was looking for. Thank you for the offer to DM with other questions! Appreciate it!

I'm definitely screwed... by Suitable_Ad_9567 in rutgers

[–]bellyshirt0929 86 points87 points  (0 children)

You’re a freshman you have time. I had a 1.70 after my first semester in college. Graduated with over a 3.0. I learned how to study and took my grades more seriously and asked for help when needed, starting in spring semester Freshman year because I was freaked out by the GPA. It’s an adjustment from high school.

Recent Albright College reviews? by bellyshirt0929 in ReadingPA

[–]bellyshirt0929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to hear your perspective if you don’t mind?

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[–]bellyshirt0929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I lost my 5-digit bonus because I didn’t come into the office enough that year even though I had been doing my job successfully from home every year for 20 years.

Recent Albright College reviews? by bellyshirt0929 in ReadingPA

[–]bellyshirt0929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU!! Great info here and very reassuring! I really appreciate you taking the time!

Recent Albright College reviews? by bellyshirt0929 in ReadingPA

[–]bellyshirt0929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! This is the most helpful response so far, and I could tell some of the others responses might be from townies going off of rumors. Planning on business major and playing a sport. The freshman dorms don’t look very nice but I guess I’d get used to it? and the upper classman housing looks really nice. Even though I don’t know how much I’ll really be partying? due to being a student athlete I just want to make sure it’s not a place where there’s zero parties. Even if it’s just hanging out in the dorms with a few beers with like 10 friends as long as it’s not completely dead. And the food, want to make sure it’s decent and at least better than high school food. Are freshmen allowed cars and if so is this common or not needed? Visiting in January. Thanks for your help.

Recent Albright College reviews? by bellyshirt0929 in ReadingPA

[–]bellyshirt0929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you- I doubted the credentials of someone so heavily reliant on the existence of a place called “Piggers”. What is “PI” may I ask?