Lyndon Low accrued nearly $200,000 in student loans attending Columbia University for graduate school, and while he acknowledges the positive impact it had on his career—helping him secure a job at Investopedia—he questions if the debt was worth it. Facing rigorous academic challenges after a less demanding undergraduate experience at Cal State, Low struggled initially but eventually succeeded due to support from a professor and hard work. Balancing his studies with multiple jobs, Low reflects on the mixed outcomes of his educational investment in light of the significant debt burden.
Columbia opened professional doors for me but the debt isn't worth it for everyone.
Attending Columbia helped me start my career, but I'm not 100% sure these positives outweigh the almost $200,000 student debt.
I struggled with the cutthroat academic environment and the bell-curve grading system. I hadn't needed to put in much effort at Cal State.
My professor helped me get my first job; I struggled but eventually graduated and transitioned into tech.
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