I'm the first person in my family to graduate college but I can't enjoy my success because I keep thinking about how my student loans are bigger than my parents' mortgage.
More people experience this than they realize.
Academic accomplishments become tainted by the financial burden required to achieve them and surpass family precedent.
“Where Are You with Money and identity — class aspiration and shame?”
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.