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		AdamG on Aug 30, 2007 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Is college worth the cost? Because it makes you feel guilty? I find the feelings of guilt and responsibility are very much intertwined. It seems the best-adjusted people don't feel either.

far33d on Aug 30, 2007 [–]

I try not to feel guilt about it. Rich white folks get what they want through privilege. Going to a top notch college is a great equalizer for everyone else who wasn't lucky enough to be born to the right parents - if you can get there.

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