who i have the most sympathy for is the white or asian american kid who is the first generation in their family attending college, who gets treated as if they're privileged, shaken down on tuition, needs higher test scores than anyone else to get in etc. these kids often come from families who offer little to no financial support, they're often trying to balance working to support themselves and to afford living near their school, and they really have it the worst.
the black kid didn't need good test scores to get in and if they're half intelligent they can get the majority of their school paid for in grants and scholarships. really anyone can do that but the school will actually provide resources to make this happen for you if you're black. if you're white or asian you're on your own with 1 paddle going upstream on shit creek.
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