The author reflects on their college choice to attend Columbia University, which was influenced by emotional ties rather than academic intentions. Although they financed their education with a substantial trust fund set up by their grandfather, the cost of attending Columbia depleted this fund within four years. The author contemplates whether the decision was smart, particularly as student loans were necessary for graduate school. Despite the prestige associated with an Ivy League education, they question if healthier financial choices might have been more beneficial.
"I had the privilege of basing my college decision on a couple of buildings because I was a trust fund kid."
"Columbia demolished my trust fund in four giant gulps at $24,974 annually."
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