Periagoge
Scenario

How to navigate economic mobility guilt

I got a scholarship to study abroad and now my family expects me to send money home but I can barely afford rent and feel guilty about both staying and potentially returning.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Educational advancement can create emotional and financial burdens that strain family relationships and personal identity.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Development economics — why some countries are poor?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.