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NOS2Go4Me,Dec 12 2006, 03:53 PM Wrote:

OAC_Sparky,Dec 12 2006, 01:44 PM Wrote:

NOS2Go4Me,Dec 12 2006, 11:56 AM Wrote:There's nothing wrong (in my books) with being a student and living at home.
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Depends on the course of study.

Too many students out there majoring in "responsibility shirking" with a minor in "leech off your parents".

While education is very important, a lot of kids can use a dose of reality. Scottish household -- at 17 it's "GTFO and make your own way." That includes college.

And I've never lived at home since.

Anyways, students living at home were not the target of my comment. The point I was making was that my computers ( I have 3) are plenty fast enough for what I need. I've got more important things to buy than buy a new computer every 6 months.

I've got a Wii and a PS3. What more do I need? :P
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I agree with what you're saying, but the majority of the kids that "make it" on their own are largely paid for by their parents. A few studious, budgeting-aware students manage on their own (either in rez or in apartments), but a LOT of them depend on OSAP and other assistance and after books, clothes, tuition and rent... the food money, amongst other things, is just not there. So, it's either you work and risk blowing college because you're too tired to study, or starve and hope the local food bank is generous / live off handouts from family and friends.

Personally, I had OSAP through college and didn't work. I made myself survive. It was tight (especially the last 6 months, where my new girlfriend actually pitched in quite the chunk of change), but I made it. Thankfully that college hottie went on to marry me. :P I truly believe that had I worked through college, I would have torpedoed my future quite spectacularly.
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Yeah, cost of living is more these days. I dont know how they expect a student to do well in school while paying $1000-$1300/rent, then groceries, parking, etc. Its crazy. Frig, the bus in Ottawa is now close to $3 each way. Thats close to $6 for a round trip :blink:

I worked fulltime during college (mcdonalds), and lived with my parents...even then I had a hard time covering my insurance every month, paying gas to drive 100kms/day to go to school, and cover my books and tuition....

If my parents didnt let me live with them while I was in college, I wouldnt be where I am today in life.

Thanks Mom & dad! :)