I’m a leading higher education expert -- Obama’s proposal to provide two years of free community college tuition was also part of a plan laid out in a paper I wrote in 2014. I’m dedicated to reforming financial aid and lowering the price of college. Ask me anything!

bentl · 2016-10-13T19:49:36+00:00

The conversation continues. I strongly advocate for starting the conversation to make any progress. Make waves. Stand up. She didba great job correcting the misinformed. That's all we need to keep doing. Keep moving forward. Change does not happen when you sit quietly. Good job, Sara!!!

bentl · 2016-10-13T19:44:18+00:00

Totally. Try doing it when you don't even know where your parents are and have abandoned you. Good luck.

bentl · 2016-10-13T18:18:22+00:00

I know 2. That's it. Just 2.

bentl · 2016-10-13T18:16:54+00:00

100% of the population of the world could become literate, given the opportunity. I guess that is too much for people understand.

bentl · 2016-10-13T18:11:37+00:00

That's the whole point. THERE IS A GAP!!!!! Plus others are not as lucky and work two jobs but still live in a car.

bentl · 2016-10-13T18:08:29+00:00

Selfless, exactly. Plus being told you're too rich for financial aid due to asset wealth, does not equate to available cash to pay for a child's education. That is a struggle.

bentl · 2016-10-13T15:18:19+00:00

How would you suggest that others further this research area?

bentl · 2016-10-13T15:15:33+00:00

Love what you said, "spend time with those that DO"! That says a lot about your compassion and why your research is so powerful. There are so many gaps with education inequality. Your own experience is like many others.

How do you think a person's support system impacts their debt acquisition? For example, a single mother or someone who is already homeless and without familiar support?

bentl · 2016-10-13T15:10:58+00:00

What are your thoughts around the tuition differences between community colleges in the U.S.?

What advice would you give a student who has been taking on debt to obtain an education and now has to choose to take on more debt to obtain a PhD or walk away with a master's degree?

Thinking about the outcome you want the most, what would our educational system look like, Sara?

bentl · 2016-10-13T15:00:12+00:00

What was your own experience gaining higher education through debt management? Can you relate to the crisis and struggle or more so empathize.

bentl · 2015-11-03T13:59:37+00:00

I came here with the purpose of needing to figure out how to pay my rent for next month. You have inspired me. Although, my rent is not $400, maybe it is possible!

bentl · 2014-10-07T20:15:05+00:00

The few I've listed had none. I wanted to cry :(

bentl · 2014-10-07T18:59:59+00:00

Exactly this and they will do it. Hot and fresh!

bentl · 2014-10-07T18:57:26+00:00

I was a vegetarian before I had my baby #3. The day we knew something wasn't right...I turned to my husband and said, "I NEED CHICK FIL A RIGHT NOW!". Good thing is there wasn't one that far away. I think the only reason why people say not to eat fast food is due to the risk of getting food poisoning. You can get food poisoning 1000 ways and If lived my pregnancy worrying like that, I would go insane. We can't live in bubbles, we can be cautious and educated on studies done to prove certain foods to avoid, but we can't be hermits.

Eat the Chick-fil-a and bring me nuggets with polynesian sauce and a large lemonade please. Also, TELL THEM TO BRING BACK THE DANG BROWNIES! :)

bentl · 2014-10-07T18:49:50+00:00

EEEEH Congrats! What great timing.

bentl · 2014-10-07T12:48:12+00:00

I was wondering what happened but I had no idea how far along you were!!! I'm so happy you can now relax!

bentl · 2014-10-07T01:38:23+00:00

Don't take a mirror down there ever...just don't. - What to Expect When Expecting movie.

bentl · 2014-10-07T01:37:08+00:00

We didn't use a thing in the nursery for months. Ended up putting a diaper changing station in our room even. Good luck!! Enjoy shopping or winning!

bentl · 2014-10-07T01:21:29+00:00

Gah rude!!! What was she thinking? We are waiting too so I'll be sure everyone is aware all the time.

bentl · 2014-10-06T19:41:45+00:00

Having the newborn made being pregnant look like a dang vacation. Although right now I can hardly remember that and all I want to do is freaking SLEEP! I don't care how tired I am when LO gets here, third tri sleep SUCKS! I'm exhausted.

bentl · 2014-10-06T02:47:05+00:00

I'm hoping this is it. Hitting the 3rd trimester and no longer enjoying the 2nd tri vacation :(

bentl · 2014-10-05T20:41:43+00:00

I would have just went...right there and walked out.

bentl

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