How Homeless College Students Get by at California's Humboldt State | NowThis

For a shocking number of students, the college experience means living in your car to avoid massive debt. These two students showed us how they get by while homeless and in college.
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1 in 5 college students at Humboldt State University in California are homeless. It's among the worst-affected public colleges in a nationwide crisis. This is what they face every day.
Jasmine is a 23-year-old kinesiology major at Humboldt. She's been living homeless amongst her peers for a year and is open with friends about it to learn who is going through something similar. She has a full ride academic scholarship. She carries what would be her bedroom closet in a shoulder bag.
California's unaffordable housing crisis and the rising cost of college are putting students in a rough spot. An estimated 50,000 students in the California State University system are experiencing homelessness.
Nolan is a junior at Humboldt state studying geology but you'd never know that he's homeless. Nolan lives out of his car. According to Jasmine, 3 or 4 students can be seen sleeping in their cars in the parking lot overnight.
Chante Catt, off-campus housing liaison at HSU, blames the local student homelessness on the housing stock, Airbnb, and the policies and practices of the property managers in the area. Nolan and Jasmine have avoided taking out students loans to pay for housing because of the future financial burden.
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[@goldbristow7239]

it's like they're being punished for getting an education.

[@codenamezero7357]

Exactly one big joke...

[@edgarsanchez1869]

I know what is worse is that i have a friend that went for attourney and us still homeless and in debt

[@LuminousSpace]

im plagued by student loan debt i have to pay for right now, im questioning myself is it really worth it getting education since i', only manage to land a work as cashier and fast food..... its been many years like this, i dont see future but debt

[@shiinaai2978]

They are being punished. Student loans are no joke. You'd either succeed or become poorer than you were before. At least before you had no debt.

[@moonshine399]

Really weird, I can't believe it

[@symbolic503]

slept under a bridge for 4 months last year while attending college. never gave up and now im 1 year away from a bachelor degree. edit: wow i totally forgot making this comment. for anyone wondering, i became homeless again during covid but was still able to graduate in 2022 and have almost saved up enough to get off the street for good 👍🏾

[@fukksnowy]

symbolic503 that’s humbling, stay strong 💪🏽

[@david91lvb]

👏👏👏🐐!

[@vinayak2621]

That’s so cool

[@biglanzy]

Stay strong, you got this

[@hmoreno815]

You still sleeping under the bridge?

[@Princess-Lavender]

I went through this as well last semester at CU Boulder, where a housing crisis is occurring as well. Luckily I had a kind, caring friend who let me crash on her couch for a bit so I wasn’t sleeping in my car. What’s not mentioned in this video is how incredibly hard it is to complete schoolwork and focus on academic success when your basic needs aren’t being met. It’s depressing that when those of us without generational wealth try and get an education to set us up for a better future, we are met with these incredibly hard obstacles that many of our peers do not even have to think about. College should not just be for the wealthy, or even just for the middle class. We all deserve an equal opportunity to access education and housing.

[@bandit019patton3]

Hey, I’m also currently attending CU boulder. I’m in the dorms now, but won’t be come next fall semester. Does the school provide housing help/services (for both on and off campus)?

[@Marc7092]

What middle class ? Virtually gone thanks to capitalists 😂

[@youkn0ow]

And this is exactly how the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor because we don’t have funds or can’t get any to get us ahead like those who have parents that will pay for them to have a good future and majority or those that get that silver spoon take it for granted because they know mummy and daddy will come to the rescue 💵

[@youkn0ow]

I do take my hat off to those who study hard and do everything they can to get by, I honestly applaud them!! 👏

[@Princess-Lavender]

@@bandit019patton3 yes there is a housing offices and basic needs program that helped me a LOT. They’re in the C4C I believe? If you ask one of your professors they’ll give you info, I don’t remember all the details :)

[@zaylahx1319]

Something I’m proud of with my university is when one of our dorms blew up over the summer and students didn’t know where to stay for the fall semester they literally rented out 2 entire hotels for students to stay at as the dorm was being rebuilt

[@zazzyzzz]

I'm sorry but I rather look at a dog's excrement than at you

[@KHbanjo]

UNR?

[@MasonNat]

W university. Also more of an affordability issue here not space in most cases. Government only gives out 5500 a year off fasfa now so students who can’t qualify for further loans (I.e. parents having bad credit and not helping out financially) become homeless or are forced to dropout

[@avatarcb1232]

Virginia Tech

[@tyrannywatch974]

Probably wasn’t the university though, it was the university’s insurance who paid for the hotel.

[@Enoughyoufool]

These are the type of students that deserves a successful life ahead.

[@jeibal02]

Pretty sure everyone deserves that. We need to get past the fuedalist mentality you have.

[@greenm1352]

So by your logic a person has to be in near death poverty to succeed in life.

[@jonahkorporaal5344]

No student "deserves" a successful life. If you are forcing yourself to go through schooling, while at the same time living in extreme poverty conditions, then maybe you shouldn't be in school. The idea of "Im going to accumulate tonnes of debt in loans just to get a degree" (that will most likely be useless or second class to just an internship) is a broken idea in the modern world, especially when small business is on the rise.

[@sparrow3100]

He’s saying that these students deserve a successful life ahead because of how they are going through such hard circumstances just to have a good future. He didn’t say others didn’t deserve it either you dumbasses.

[@Enoughyoufool]

@@jeibal02 Your scope of understanding is pretty laughable.

[@thehoffmeister3408]

“we’re putting students in debt to help them” bruh that’s not how it work

[@cameronvadnais6982]

fuck that stupid lady. fuck that rhetoric.

[@sunnyG5]

That's what I was thinking too..

[@KawaiiCat2]

The Hoffmeister That’s America for ya

[@__L_S_B__]

The Hoffmeister except it is

[@thehoffmeister3408]

Ellis Battrell hows that

[@hazel-hanavu3824]

I hope they all graduated and became super successful in the field of study they were pursuing. Mad respect to the fighters featured in this video and anyone who was and is going to college without a home. I truly hope that you guys are doing amazing!

[@MeLlamoBradly]

All this for a BA that will earn them less than a trade skill.

[@Gvistic]

@@MeLlamoBradly Not necessarily, but it depends what trade skill and BA you're considering for comparision.

[@ijames1981]

@@Gvistic pretty sure he's talking 95% of the worthless BA's.. Where 1% of these fools will end up working in the field of their study.

[@johnburbridge8757]

I graduated from Humboldt state with general biology and botany degrees. My senior year I lived on campus in my vanagon. I was rousted by the campus police every night until I was told I couldn't park on campus overnight anymore regardless of my parking pass. I noticed a few others sleeping in cars and using the gym facilities but I was literally the only one who got kicked out at night. Now I'm watching a documentary made a few years after I pioneered the legality of this issue on this campus. It's crazy but I'm proud and manage a badass lab now

[@chad8155]

I remember when I went to college it was absolute culture shock. I worked full time and went to school full time to support myself. I literally would get off work, then go to school, get home and study until 3-4am and get up at 7am the next day. I was lucky that my rent was around $1,000 but now rent for a studio apartment has sky rocketed so much that it's insane. There are those college kids who are lucky and get everything paid for by their parents, but for the ones that struggle and want to go to the school they love and the major they want to grow and change the world in, my hearts out to those kids.

[@Peter-os7nk]

Hey, I know this is pretty late, but are you going to school full time?

[@angogablogian532]

America in a nutshell. "Feeding into a system that gives you nothing back."

[@trustme7660]

Basically you do get into debt really quickly

[@marc59806]

Tennessee has a town that’s called Humboldt right outside Memphis we exist out here 👋 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZinhGttZ96KqbM

[@winter7091]

Because they give it to all the people who are on wellfare or poor

[@angogablogian532]

@@winter7091 Oh no helping less fortunate people? How terrible! Totally not Christian, Jesus would never have done something like that, no sir.

[@ashwin.unlead]

The sad reality of the usa...

[@GrandMasterNutBusterYoda]

And baby boomers will still tell you you're complaining too much and it's YOUR fault that you're homeless. Totally not the overpriced living expenses.

[@1oftheother]

Well, of course. Baby Boomers were handed all their spoils off the backs of their parents in the aftermath of WW2. They then started more wars to no same effect, so now it's just easier to just blame the next generation for not pillaging enough.

[@troystilltalking8278]

It's funny how they say that yet when they were younger, there wasn't as much inflation as there is now..

[@frutiguro]

many of them were probably able to get themselves through college having jobs like dishwashing

[@elizabethsmusicandarts1590]

Not even just that, but all state colleges were federally funded back then. They were called Land Grant Universities for a reason, and Federal subsidies made it possible for colleges students to work a crappy job and still pay for tuition and a place to live. Even without the housing problem, inflation, and other economic woes, education coffers have been starved for decades. None of this is a surprise or coincidence; it's the result of corporate greed eating our democracy and bad policy. I don't think I know anyone who got out of college with a debt as low as $16,000. That woman is lucky.

[@Moridorable]

I was homeless in college, too, but it's a choice to focus more on studying than working. Creature comforts were worth less than getting through quicker to me. The baby boomers are right. You're wrong.

[@BeverlyTalley]

we need big money/companies to not be able to buy single-family homes. Honestly, there should be regulation over this, its just disgusting. Most times it amazes me greatly how I moved from an average lifestyle to earning over $63k per month, Utter shock is the word. I have understood a lot in the past few years that there are lots of opportunities in the financial market. The only thing is to know where to invest.

[@bjoe631]

I keep wondering how people earn money in financial markets, i tried trading bitcoin on my own made a huge loss and now I'm scared of investing more.

[@BeverlyTalley]

@@bjoe631 That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like *Mr Gary Mason Brooks* my coach, you may have come across him on interviews relating to bitcoin and stocks. He trades, manage trading account and offer mentorship program for clients who wish to become professional investors.

[@bjoe631]

@@BeverlyTalley You allow people to trade for you? that's interesting, I would love to learn, hope it’s safe?

[@zombie15ish]

@thirtyonesolid Well this not my first time of seeing this name on social platform. A CNBC news host spoke highly of this man and his trading strategies. Do you know him ? if yes , did you invest with him?

[@BeverlyTalley]

@@bjoe631 It's 100% safe and legal, He’s an expert trader on stocks and bitcoin. I basically do nothing but collect profits, he was able to get me in early on most of these stocks and I exited just at the right time, his analysis was really on point..

[@hudrovlogs2040]

I had to go through this at 23 years old as well and I can attest that It’s a hard mental battle. Especially being a veteran, I had no one to call on and was starving myself for days. I remember selling my phone to the ecoatm for food money. Im 25 now and I make about 70k a year. Life gets better, some of us just have to start from the bottom

[@psychopompous3207]

Veterans get so many benefits that you shouldn't have had that hard of a time. Unless you got kicked out.

[@cremepuffle]

The bottom shouldn’t be homelessness though..

[@psychopompous3207]

@@cremepuffle What should it be? Everyone gets a home for free to start with? While it sucks, how do you propose to house everyone? *Edit I do think room and board should be included with the ridiculous tuitions that colleges charge. Also, tuition should be drastically decreased.

[@uncleiroh8665]

You’re definitely not a veteran my guy. I served in the Air Force and got stationed in Hawaii, with almost 30k in savings, a brand new car and blessed with the G.I. bill. When I’m out the military-I’ll go to UC Berkeley, fully paid by Uncle Sam and earning almost $10,000 in BAH and veteran benefits, unemployment, disability for 3 years and beyond that I will fully pocket-NON TAXABLE. Military was a blessing in disguise… Source: DoD FMR Vol 7A

[@jasminejimenez4076]

I’m going through this right now I’m a vet I got out honorably currently living in my car in California. I’m 24

[@counterking4565]

when that guy said, "Actually your my first house guest" man my heart broken into pieces.

[@Interestingworld4567]

Counter King Yeah

[@wyn3214]

@@owaisowais8127 😂

[@ryanharrington6389]

Then lets do something about it

[@melrose8213]

He’s so sweet 😫 us that struggle typically are

[@redpatrickdesepida8069]

People like you with compassion and feel sympathy for others proves their still good people in this world.

[@tubbylopez609]

Seeing this makes me mad about the rich people who bribed officials to get their kids into good colleges

[@zaurhasanov5458]

Wrong targets lol.

[@Lone432345]

Were looking at you Aunt Becky.

[@renatusrecords242]

Tubby Lopez & that’s why students with C grade averages boss around A & B averages

[@shak9558]

@@renatusrecords242what...?

[@Ryleet888]

Tubby Lopez hi Olivia hade

[@Garf_Official]

And now returning students have no access to safe and accessible housing since the school is forcing them to live in motels off campus. On top of that, as of right now, 2,000+ students will need housing next semester and there’s only 300 hotel rooms available. It’s next to impossible to rent an apartment now, so I have no idea what’s going to happen. This is insane.

[@kmo2959]

This was 4 years ago and pre-COVID. Who knows for sure how many more kids are in this situation now. Each damned day it gets worse out there and new stories on how people, of all ages, are trying their best to survive.

[@praisethesun1159]

Sometimes America doesn’t act like it’s a developed nation

[@yoleeisbored]

Its a phony first world nation

[@rlo2367]

Its degrading

[@victo988904]

thats bc it isnt

[@angeldiezovelar1814]

respect to this young people !! But its a shame for the USA, a shame.

[@beatlesroad2694]

Louisiana :-/

[@naturalsoundsofgaia]

Free food and a room to stay is what the criminals in jails get... and nothing for this teenagers? Really?

[@topgun213]

it's their choice, no one is forcing them to do this. College is a scam anyways

[@dazza8551]

@@topgun213 Are you serious?! It's because they have no other choice that's why they're homeless. No one chooses to be homeless! You sound like a heartless, evil, person with no compassion, it's people like you that are the problem!

[@topgun213]

@@dazza8551 they do have a choice, why are you being so extreme, you don't even know me. These are healthy, able-bodied people who are perfectly capable of working and/or can get loans if they desire for their CHOICE of going to college. I just pray they are at least getting good degrees that will pay them well in the future.

[@hanquokkassi]

@@topgun213 do you realize that they chose to go to uni and live like this because it's almost impossible to find a job without a degree?? I'm pretty sure the guy mentioned that he wants to work hard to be hireable??

[@RoyalGuardEziode]

@@topgun213 so fuck students who are studying to run the country for us, ig. Yeah, college is a choice, but our society needs lawyers, engineers, physicists, etc. But we can't even afford to house the ones studying for that shit when you could get caught selling drugs and get shelter, food, and even education sometimes for free. That's the point. Yeah they can drop out but then who the fuck is going to keep our progression? This doesn't undermine the fact that innocent young adults who are studying important things are being ignored while prisoners are prioritized

[@merk6809]

Currently attending the school, and a part of Student Government. This is still happening, the college is evicting students to make room for freshmen and transfer students. Students cannot get housing and even if they have the money, finding a place is insanely difficult. I've applied to 7 places in total that I can afford, yet still, no one is accepting students for housing. Can't believe this university is doing this... (February 7 , 2023)

[@chewbacshakur]

The students are truly admirable for overcoming these obstacles and creating their own ecosystem. As a California native living in the San Francisco Bay area, I’ve given up on going to school. Too many of my friends owe thousands of dollars in debt and some of them can’t even find jobs. Those who can’t find jobs with bachelors, end up going back to school because it’s their only option but in the process they rack up more debt. At this point in life I am thoroughly convinced it’s not what you know, but who you know.

[@foylebutler8952]

I never went to college , I don't know anyone with pull . But I make more by my wits than most people with a BA degree. Its what I know that does it.

[@AkilisMusic]

The worst part of it all is that once they do get that degree, the real struggle to find a job in their field begins.

[@pmerancier]

It truly is a struggle, i am beginning to think college is a scam. You pay to get an education go in debt and with no experience no one will hire you.

[@4kt3z94]

At least they already have life experience. Dont worry they will survive. Degree maybe just backup or another plan of choices.

[@yep2464]

@@pmerancier I agree, I think conventional college is a huge rip off. I chose to go to a trade school. Got all my education, my degree, and they helped me get my job.

[@zKaRiisMa]

Yes indeed

[@fabianc2781]

Most colleges offer internship positions at state and private level.

[@boratsagdiyev262]

"It's called the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it."

[@rhysstanley7387]

- george calin.

[@touxiong519]

The American Dream is dead. It probably isn't even alive to begin with. The truth is you got to wake up and face reality, only then can you realized your plans and goals. Lol stop dreaming and start doing.

[@joelsola4282]

U right.

[@TheNesbittExperience]

Tou Xiong the system is rigged against its people. It doesn’t matter if you “wake up” or not. The rich and the political have got us by the balls. It’s their world, we just angrily live in it. It will get worse, then a revolution....

[@RedrikRaynor]

@@touxiong519 This. People just expect to receive all the things they want on their laps. Truth is you gotta work hard for it and there will be sacrifices.

[@y2k--pop]

As a Dutch person I truly can’t fathom this is happening in the United States 😣 I feel so bad for these kids being denied a basic human right: a home.

[@bigal1863]

This isn't really in the USA it's in Kalifornia, the single most f'd up state in the USA

[@serv1495]

Bro shut the fuck up and stop worrying about us fucking dumb ass European

[@dyinoutwest]

Housing is not a right here its more like if u work hard and can afford it good job, if not tough luck. Is housing free in the Netherlands for college students?

[@traveler1238]

@@dyinoutwest nope, we also have an housing crisis atm. Also student debts are still going up here.

[@tiffanitoenail840]

@@traveler1238 its pretty much free for us in denmark

[@mirandamason8009]

I was a homeless university student for a short period of time, sleeping in classrooms, working 2 jobs, trying to keep up with school work. I absolutely don't know how these students do it long term. Psychology clearly shows when a person doesn't have the basic fundamental needs of food/home then it's nearly impossible to find the drive to structure success for yourself

[@asens6241]

“Would your parents pay for an apartment for you?” Do you think she would be living in her van if they did!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jay-om8gr]

A Sens she should get a job

[@jermainelatimer804]

@@Jay-om8gr If you're so concerned about her, find out her information and send her some money $$$🤷‍♂️

[@Jay-om8gr]

Jermaine Latimer no. This isn’t charity. Like I said, get a job. Mfers always want to be taken care of. That’s not how life works.

[@jermainelatimer804]

@@Jay-om8gr Do you have a job or college degree??? I'm pretty sure she graduated by now and is doing pretty well for herself. What she went through is a temporary setback for a major comeback.

[@Jay-om8gr]

Jermaine Latimer stop it. This isn’t about me. Here’s the thing... if you’re struggling financially, a job would work wonders in helping you. That simple.

[@shinlanten]

*_"They don't know how many students apply for housing assistance"_* That's a problem

[@jenlinds1]

They don’t know? Or is it ‘they don’t care to know...’

[@-sbin]

@@jenlinds1 I commented this a second ago, but when they say that "We need students to exhaust their financial resources" before applying basically sounds like them saying "We need them to go as deep into debt as possible before we can assist them...". Absolutely disgusting.

[@marc59806]

Tennessee has a town that’s called Humboldt right outside Memphis we exist out here m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZinhGttZ96KqbM

[@philobetto5106]

now, this is Irony, Democrat policies are cancer, and CA is aggressive stage 4 cancer

[@michaelrichards9150]

@@-sbin There's a huge fucking issue with ERP systems in university, unis will pay for everything but a decent system to import and export data to help understand those issues. Not to mention the actual overhaul is massive but until we address how old as fuck our government data systems are these problems are effectively veiled from statistics

[@specialff8]

CURRENTLY FACING HOMELESSNESS AGAIN AT THE UNIVERSITY DUE TO NEW POLICIES. PLEASE COVER OUR FOLLOW UP STORY!!!

[@jj9007]

its a sacrifice. that guy that said you’re my first guest and just wanted to be a well rounded person. that there just tells you how much self control and patience this man has. very respectable✨ thats priceless to find now

[@mr.g816]

Anyone can get student loans to cover housing and tuition. Don't know how they got homeless since the government gives anyone student loans for a max of 6 years - you can't go bankrupt on the loans and they go to your next of kin when you die. A lot of people play the college system (grants, Cal Fresh, scholarships, being an RA).

[@richmondgacusan421]

Slept on an abandoned building 1.5 kms away from school. I was the only homeless person in my university so they don't even know i was homeless. I graduated 4 yrs ago and now I can afford a three-bedroom apartment all by myself and my dogs. Never give up on your dreams.

[@joaoluizsn]

Gosh, you're a real warrior

[@DanielLopez-sh2pp]

Bless you

[@gmvmadness8574]

Respect

[@sonneherzeleid5971]

Respect

[@FARXWAY]

Really inspiring man, I continue wishing the best for you!

[@moooo2166]

These students are insanely admirable, but they shouldn’t have to go through this.

[@ocelotecpatl]

This is America.

[@welderboy13]

Yes they should, maybe they should've made better choices who the fuck goes to school in california anyways.

[@bibletwink666]

@KC are you sure they get paid?

[@mvpandrew93]

@@A-rk3dn it's America, it's happening in Michigan too, we pay some of the highest taxes, have the worst road in the USA. Haven't had clean water for decades yet are surrounded by fresh water. Money trump's everything unless you are the top % you don't own or have shit.

[@pluto8404]

Supply and demand. millions of illegals are raising the housing prices in cali.

[@katta3075]

Please do a current one for right now. Currently no returning students will be able to get on campus housing. We are being based in comfort inns, motel 6, super 8, and possibly a former prison barge. We need help

[@moonglow7303]

My heart goes out to these students

[@chandlersmith1215]

Selling education doesn’t make sense when it’s mandatory to go for 12 years for free.

[@itbelikethat-]

Chandler Smith Was it’s basic education

[@itbelikethat-]

And it’s not free

[@itbelikethat-]

Who pays the power bill who pays the teacher who pays for the free lunch all these kids of immigrants gets

[@BrittanyRamone]

Naughty B how are you going to manage to find a way to bring immigrant children into this? completely uncalled for and unrelated. i receive ‘free’ lunches in school and i’m not an immigrant. so your statement is false and flat out ignorant for starters. ‘free’ lunches are assigned to children whose homes don’t have enough income to provide them food at lunch. if your household income falls below a certain amount you receive extra help, as you rightfully should-seeing as being a child you cannot help your own self.

[@carlosgonzalez6464]

@@itbelikethat- your the type of kid i sold weed to and would charge a shit ton. Just because you seem like a dick.

[@HinataKpeach69]

I was homeless in college with an abusive family. When I tried getting help, people laughed at me. I listened to well off kids make fun of "dirty homeless people". All the homeless women I met hid it from people.

[@walkersunited332]

I went through the same thing. But I learned how to hide it to the point where they wouldn't believe I'm homeless if I said I was

[@christiana5453]

Peachkind Im so sorry you went through that. I wish you the best

[@tybarker5038]

I’d actually conversed with people who would complain about “those dirty homeless” to me and then be set back when I told them I was one of them. Like they had no idea they were just bashing me to my face without even realizing it.. it’s weird how privileged people have this idea of homeless people being dressed in tattered rags and covered in dirt. At the time, I looked like any other early 20’s housie.

[@xavierarmstrong963]

I mean there is different types of homeless. I’m sure they were mostly referring to crack heads, but if the shoe fits wear it.

[@CL-fs3kt]

Hey, I’m in college still living at home with a problematic family. You have real courage to live like that. It’s a small price to pay to be free from the control and manipulation of abusers...In the long run, I think you’ll see it was worth it...and you’ll know much more about survival than the average person. I would be proud of myself if I were you. And fuck the well-off kids, they can’t even wipe their asses by themselves.

[@callmegale]

I suddenly felt very privileged after watching this. We grew up with my mom having to borrow money, pawning her belongings, and working multiple jobs just to send us to a good school. She didn't want us working even part-time in college so we could focus on our studies. I feel so bad about these students who have no one else to rely on and just make do with what they have. I don't want to romanticize their resiliency because the government should be doing more to protect and support these students but they're admirable and I hope for the best for them.

[@Chancey388]

Going through this now. Literally same exact situation, in my car and occasionally I can get a hotel.

[@swagerboy1231]

Respect for those students for still willing to go to college even in those circumstances

[@technoomelette6836]

Their choice. But I wouldn't do it.

[@_Red_G_]

@@technoomelette6836 Albert Einstein *"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school."* So fuck school.

[@tarawally65]

jeevs98 those who have walked in darkness have seen a greater light

[@patriotforgod8032]

How is immigration helping us?

[@Network126]

I'm living in my dad's kitchen without any personal space or privacy. It drives me so damn insane. I can barely function or hold a job. Can't even run my KZbin channel the way I want to. I don't know how these people study or get anything done. People need their damn space.

[@KJ-ek2ze]

Nolan is a dope human, hope he does become the best geologist.

[@robbanks4356]

Good luck finding a job in the oil patch.

[@Throughthelurkingglass]

I liked his emphasis on the word hirable, he's gonna be just fine

[@coolsmart42]

And the owner of countless houses

[@caseylewis8768]

He already is. :)

[@caseylewis8768]

@Manuel Castro True. Thats why you can't trust the "science" they made....

[@leelee3069]

I have so much respect for these unfortunate people. Who make the best out of what they got.

[@AgamemnonVsSocratesAandS]

Stick your respect in the trash. It's useless. It's like when a hurricane destroys a city and people send "thoughts and prayers" to help

[@standnamemercuria7079]

As an incoming first-year at a UC, it is so horrible that something like this is happening so close to me.

[@kristianurfano3696]

It bothers me that most comments commend the resilience of the students rather than demand for change from the communities that create these unnecessary problems.

[@trustme7660]

There needs to be a significant change

[@xoxoPilar]

Why? We should commend the resilience of these students but also condemn the need for that resilience. However, it’s easier to speak about the amazing resilience then something that you can’t really change

[@trustme7660]

@FullyPilar true it’s a struggle to go thru college balancing work school and housing takes a toll but there needs to be a change kids being forced to live in there cars

[@Ablequerq]

That's Americans for you.

[@cutthechicken194]

@@xoxoPilar Anything and anyone can be changed. That's what they want you to think, there no way out, but not true.

[@likemycommentgurl5196]

Never been so thankful for living in finland and getting a free education and housing..

[@FroggyGizmo]

You getting what now

[@scruffmcgruffthecrimedawg5661]

It's not free. Tax payers find it. Clearly not a good education.

[@Nightgrauen]

@@scruffmcgruffthecrimedawg5661 So, because it is tax payed, their education is not good? Any way to proof that claim? And how do you explain that Finland continuously ranks amongst the highest countries in every study about education? You can look up these studies online, by the way. Better get your facts straight, before claiming something like that.

[@ivetgeorgieva8888]

@@scruffmcgruffthecrimedawg5661 Americans like you don't even realize how much you are being scammed. I live in Portugal, this year I'm going to college for just 900 Euros per year, same thing for everyone else. I worked this summer and earned enough to pay for the 3 years I will be atending. I feel sorry for americans when I see how many of them go bankrupt over college.

[@scruffmcgruffthecrimedawg5661]

@@ivetgeorgieva8888 our colleges are better than anything portugal offers.

[@JetLeft008]

I really hope they all made it. I wish only the very best for each and every one of them. This one really hurt

[@thaielephant4013]

A lot of respect to these kids. They are so mature that their age.

[@GenzorX]

I was homeless too in college. I delivered pizza, and whenever I have enough tips for the night I get a motel room. It's hard but now I am making a comfortable living with a wife and 3 kids.

[@padmamr7452]

Have a great life brother God bless you and your family!

[@smajin28]

I'm hoping my life would turn out like yours. A loving wife and a big family.

[@FarhanNahin]

Have a good life! You’re clear proof that no matter what, life gets better with time.

[@leowzhilin]

Where... Where do u sleep if u don't get enough tips?

[@GenzorX]

like these students, in my car at a "safe" parking area

[@wp6192]

And people wonder why less people are going to college?

[@KirieViolet15]

Big albert that's not the problem, they need to change the educational system

[@HatakeClipz]

Big albert Get some help

[@davidlafleche1142]

"Fewer" people are going to college, because they are smart enough not to waste time or money on worthless Marxist propaganda.

[@nerveinz6453]

Then after college they are in debt and cant get any job

[@cupcakecult4828]

Big albert Take a look at the first person who was interviewed dumbass

[@kongmode]

This people Humbled me , God bless them and keep them safe Hopefully 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@BigJackMack]

these people really know how to make the best out their situation.

[@stansantos4733]

Rather than pity, I feel a lot of respect and admiration for these students .

[@choo1030]

No offense but these 2 kids chose the worst majors possible. Let's take a look at the Geology kid. Imagine how tight his budget must be with $5~70000/year pay with $60,000-100,000 debt looming over his head. It would take him at least 5-7 years to pay for all his debt and that would be an extremely lucky case. After paying his debt off, he is got house/living cost to worry about. Would he have saved the money up to get himself a place to live by then? Or would he have to spend another decade just to come up with it? If he was to go down the path of student debt, he should have chosen a major that would land him on 6 figure job. Choosing your dream is one thing, but you can't be too stupid to be ignorant the obvious outcome.

[@SoloEcho]

@@choo1030 dude, you dont go to school chasing a fad but a dream.

[@cerebrumexcrement]

Steven Choo your major doesnt guarantee anything. i know people with “useless” degrees making a quarter million a year and i know people with phds doing minimum wage jobs. no path is clear cut. also, average geologist salary is in the six figures. 5-7 years to pay off student loans isn’t bad.

[@bmmj5694]

I feel so embarrassed my mom and I had a conversation telling her I want to have my own room I want my brother to get out of the room I am sharing with him because I want privacy and both of us are maturing but when I saw this video I guess what should I do is to thank what I have and give respect to my parents decision as we are not rich. This video made me realize something worthy tonight.

[@winterberry3412]

@@bmmj5694 I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting privacy. But I'm happy you came to terms with sharing a room with your brother.

[@Andrew-jx8gg]

College is simply not worth it anymore for a lot of people

[@fjdndjsnxb8488]

not true

[@Andrew-jx8gg]

@@fjdndjsnxb8488 I'm a mechanical engineer student now only because I want to learn about machining and I like to work with my hands. My salary would be around 60k to 100k after I graduate. Yet my friend (same age) started a chiropractor message store and now he drives a Porsche Cayenne. I could join him now and make more money but I chose college because I enjoy learning. So many of my friends go to college because they get higher pay with a degree, and all of them are buried with debt that they will have to pay back in the next 10-20 years. Not to say the people who are not engineering major. It's a unfortunate fact that there are too many college students and it really has became a rat race. The more unfortunate thing is the gov is doing nothing about it.

[@fjdndjsnxb8488]

@@Andrew-jx8gg the minority of non collage aplicants.

[@awsblacknight6956]

@@Andrew-jx8gg what are you talking about? Chiropractors still need a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and a few years of undergraduate education.

[@Andrew-jx8gg]

@@awsblacknight6956 he is not the doctor, he started the business as massage store after he got his license, then last year he hired someone else to do the chiropractor. He is the boss of 6 employees (one being the chiropractor doctor), he doesn't have to do everything by himself lol.

[@ellac89]

This happened to my boyfriend. It was senior year and he got Covid. His roommates kicked him out of their apartment and he lived in his mini van, showered at the gym, and spent his days in the library. He said people would avoid him because he didn’t realize how smelly he would get (Covid temporarily ruined his smell). It breaks my heart that he did that but he’s so proud that he got through school and graduated.

[@dilemma2545]

They are now kicking out all continuing student which will lead to a minimum of 1,000 more homeless students

[@vishyramakrishnan6510]

They all seem like good kids. I wish them all the best.

[@megsterbbb]

They're resourceful, positive and clearly great problem solvers, companies will love them. Hopefully they keep safe while they study

[@athensmajnoo3661]

Yes, they all are focused on graduating and getting jobs... wish them luck, and good opportunities in life.

[@psychronic8327]

Yeah well keep wishing. Statistically speaking they will either reach mediocrity or remain homeless.

[@athensmajnoo3661]

@@psychronic8327 jealous?

[@psychronic8327]

@@athensmajnoo3661 it's just the sad truth. Working hard simply doesn't cut it. Working hard used to be the way but in today's world sweet talk and kissing ass is the new hard work

[@MDAdams72668]

" we are basically putting students in debt to help them" THAT is NOT HELP it is enslavement

[@roykevinmoreno2190]

That's what she said.

[@pa9030]

'Enslavement?' Lmao

[@Charles-hy6gp]

well at least students would grow up and they would be humble If children can't learn to be humble, their life would be crumbling apart once they are in college

@@Charles-hy6gp that's not how u teach someone to be humble. Very misplaced. It's a corrupt system

[@Charles-hy6gp]

@ so yeah, we have children complaining about not buying the latest iphone, USA citizens deserved to have corrupt government for not being humble

[@EvolvingDaily65]

This was 5 yrs ago! Omgosh since then Humboldt state became Cal Poly Humboldt and they have recruited many more students- with no increase in available housing!

[@nicolai1246]

I did this back in 2014, a humbling experience. Thank God for 24 fitness. However, I would not wish this on anyone.

[@ariafalco]

I wish them the brightest future. This is so wrong and sad.

[@Hagser]

Aria Phalco really?

[@ariafalco]

@@Hagser really what?

[@davids4003]

They could get a part-time or even a full-time (gasp) job while going to college. Plenty of students actually HAVE to work during college. Some people have to work AND take care of their kids. I have no sympathy for them. They're choosing to live this way. They can choose not to if they want. And they certainly still have it better than real homeless people- this is all temporary for them.

[@angelitadavila118]

David S choose??? In what world The average cost of college there is “In-state 7,195 USD, Out-of-state 18,364 USD” and assuming they’re instate but don’t have family to take them in housing is an additional “$6,136 for housing and $6,446 for the meal plan.” PLUS The extra 1200 the college board says students spend on average for textbooks and other needed materials Add all this to together and you’ve got at LEAST $20977 that’s not even including necessities like toiletries NOW Let’s look at the average salary for a part time job in CA using someone working 30 hours a week they’d make a whooping 15840 However if for some reason they got hired for a full time job (in college??? Unrealistic but ok) working 40 hours they’d make 21120 Accounting for social security with a 2 week paycheck you’d make the incredibly large amount of 19810 which is over a thousand dollars less then your lovely IDEAL sum of $20977 Now tell me again how they CHOOSE to be homeless

[@angelitadavila118]

Pablo Escobar in this economy? The majority of jobs that will support you require a college degree which you can’t exactly “save up for” it’s not a simple thing. There’s few jobs that pay relatively ok without experience but even then you have to have a specialized sort of talent that not everyone is capable of possessing. Don’t be unrealistic college is there for a reason if it was realistic for the average to get a decent job without going there I guarantee you these people wouldn’t be sleeping in there cars and others wouldn’t put themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt

[@PotatoJonson]

I can’t imagine what they’re going through during the lockdown.

[@someup7786]

Same stuff, it’s honestly not that bad. I was barely able to afford my dorm for this semester so atleast no car sleeping.

[@MoonFairy929]

Well, with many campuses closed, I bet it’s not going well...

[@danaberry2]

@@MoonFairy929 With no gyms open to use the shower 😒

[@dovierand5554]

@@danaberry2 With college online, they probably went back home to their parents and slept in their rooms right? This wasn't that their family is homeless, it was about them not being able to afford an apartment when they go to a faraway college. They are prob more comfortable now that college is online.

[@danaberry2]

@@dovierand5554 I hope so if that is the case. Its such a blessing to be able to go back home if one has a home to go back to.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Pop culture makes going to college look like the coolest easiest thing to do. Just have good grades, sign up, get a dorm and that’s that! There’s so many cons to the experience at this point. Like nobody talks about how high the dropout rate is.

[@pretn]

I was almost surprised until I read “California” in the title. They fit right in down there!

[@racingsponga]

And the fact that they banned “car camping” ... oh California

[@blazedank100]

Hardheaded Jarhead not here the schools allow you to sleep in the parking lot

[@thhheohenderson4509]

Here is the link for the podcast for unhoused people soundcloud.com/user-369990655

[@gianttigerfilms]

And this one will eat you. Get cooked in my fires we have aggressive militaristic police that we don’t want to deal with...

[@andrebaide1851]

Yea anything that the government can't make money from, they either outlaw or regulate it. THE GOVERNMENTS OF THIS WORLD ARE SOME SICK FUCKERS. Absolutely no kind of respect for human integrity and dignity.

[@jlaradgk]

You can shoot up drugs under a bridge, but not car camp. It's a screwed up system

[@aaravarya4406]

So finally some dudes defeated my grandpa's story of crossing 3 rivers and walking 10 miles to reach school.

[@royaneekhalil6488]

😂 As a desi, this story resonates.

[@wellmakeitworth1316]

Aside from those: "going through rotten wooden bridges with a 100 meter fall into a strong current river or rocky surface then having to walk back" "We also have going over mountains and hills with steep walkways trying to avoid snakes and other dangers"

[@bepopxxx]

My father lied to me he say to me that he swim in order to go to school, and i asked my grandma she said my father was spoiled to death he go to school like 1km from home and he got motobike.

[@2degucitas]

Yeah. At least he went HOME.

[@animo9050]

@@wellmakeitworth1316 "Uphill both ways"

[@haleylastra1371]

Crazy that student life can change drastically within 9 years. Went to Humboldt freshman year lived on campus. Met my best friend. Graduated from SFSU class of 2017 🎓

[@brandonbarnhill5228]

I went to Humboldt too. This wasn't really an issue when I was there, and if anyone was homeless, it was likely a side effect of their lifestyle.

[@fga1985]

I admire and respect these people, they will succeed in life that is for sure.

[@k.m.9418]

I got to hand it these kids for not taking out loans for housing. they're willing to tough it out for a couple of years than be stuck with predatory debt for *many, many* years.

[@Tarantula_Fangs]

@Sweetbutterflykripperino It STILL is " roughing it " just a different strategy, some will pick up a job while others cut on expenses like housing. The best way to maximize is doing both in my opinion, lol.

[@xo7499]

@@Tarantula_Fangs I am curious though, isn't it where the more you make the less in aid you get?

[@AyanaSioux]

@@xo7499 yes but it's based on your parents income, mostly.

[@AyanaSioux]

As some one who's done all of the above, working while going to school is extremely hard and draining. If I wasn't working, I was at school, or doing school work. I also took out loans (against my desires, because my parents made too much money that year for me to qualify for grants) to pay for housing, but it was off campus because it saved me $100/mo. It wasn't enough money for anything else so I was literally starving everyday, didn't have enough money for gas so I was house bound, and the housing was a run down house in the hood, and I lived with about 6 other students. No heat or air on my level so winter's were brutal. I had to get used to using two squares of toilet paper when I peed and just wash the pee off my hands hahaha! In the beginning, I took out no loans, and didn't get a job, so I lived with my parents and commuted 1 hr everyday to and from school. It ran my car down, and I was so tired I fell asleep in almost every class. Long story short, college did a number on me and after a couple of years in I dropped out because my mental health and financial situation took a turn for the worse. I walked away with no hair (because I cut it all off), 100 pounds heavier, $10,000 of debt, (now creeping towards $12,000), and suicidal depression. The good thing is I found out i have ADHD. and all this shit for an incomplete BA in visual communications (similar to graphic design) 😃 This isn't even the worse of what I went through, but I think you all can get the idea.

[@Tarantula_Fangs]

@Ben Jay I know there are people that rent out, rooms, living rooms, garages, etc.. for dirt cheap.

[@dianarichard4418]

after watching this i wont ever complain ,about anything

[@dianarichard4418]

CobraS Keo I speak Spanglish

[@kayo5011]

Diana Richard not a good excuse

[@couldcareless_]

Diana Richard same.. oh my

[@dianarichard4418]

Thomas McGill why judge someone? Your soo full of hate

[@CassiTheNerd]

@Thomas McGill That speech made my panties wet.

[@jackefron2615]

I love uuu California u r doing a great job helping homeless people to get education long live america

[@JJ-gl3qr]

I slept 4 years in my car and couch surfing while I studied at Harvard cause my parents were well off but refused my decisions so couldn’t qualify for a housing scholarship 😅 but it was a fun time made a ton of friends and eventually got myself a job in Australia I’m happy now and remember the time I fondly sped my days at university

[@prisonmike1658]

Go to College they said.... You’ll have a high paying job they said... You will live a good life they said...

[@dddila]

The word they say makes me sad the most

[@campkira]

All they did was increase the price of tuition and student debt.

[@jusayenso8186]

"There's a high demand for grads in our industry!"...they are allowed to lie about. Cha-ching!!!...thousands more choose these degrees. Millions of dollars more for college brass who make a nice living off exploiting citizens.

[@prisonmike1658]

FiNEsT pOtATo “they say" refers to my parents who said school was the only way...

[@prisonmike1658]

jusayen so yea cheap books they sell for hundreds

[@CyclonicTuna023]

But, you know... "Millenials have it easy".

[@deltasparklesix3941]

Yeah, those smartphones and easy healthcare, unlike my time where people die from cold or polio

[@deltasparklesix3941]

However, I feel you too...

[@jordank7250]

delta sparkle six based on your profile picture and playlists...going to assume that's not true...

[@CyclonicTuna023]

@@deltasparklesix3941 So people got diseases, and they had to pay more for healthcare. Well, newsflash, people still get really sick, and they still have to pay for healthcare. The only major thing that changed is that everything has become more expensive, hence why kids nowadays live in cars instead of 6 bedroom houses they were able to get with a minimum wage job 30 years ago.

[@andrewpomodoro]

delta sparkle six died in the comfort and safety of your 5bdrooom 4bath that you bought for 5% of its price today meanwhile i might go unconscious because of my low blood sugar because i couldnt afford a yogurt while studying for my finals

[@trevor19qhshe]

Whatever you gotta do to get through college, i applaud you. My college is paid for outright but i cant imagine people working and going to school at the same time.

[@RiverCityKid-lo3yf]

Went to HSU 50 years ago and a fellow student lived in his panel truck on campus just to save rent money. His major expense was parking permit and food ticket at the dorm. He wasn't poor, he just wanted the lifestyle. Meanwhile he was an honor student.

[@cierraseghetti1195]

5:44 "we're basically putting a student in debt at times to help them" that really doesnt sound like a solution at all, and only adds to their problems.

[@notleviathan855]

That's California for you, housing in most decent universities is like 8k+

[@scruffmcgruffthecrimedawg5661]

No one but the student outs themselves in debt

[@starrailsunday]

It’s not supposed to be a solution, the President was jus talking abt the current situation and how it’s an issue

[@UhHellandDoomIguess]

It’s honestly like a temporary fix for a long time problem

[@spacecowboy5995]

I have nothing but mad respect for Jasmine and Nolan. They don't show an ounce of pain or depression and instead show nothing but confidence and determination. Props👍✌

[@hashimraja4141]

SpaceCowboy jjj

[@zaboomafooba]

SpaceCowboy - I mean honestly, respect regardless. It would be okay to show pain or depression if that’s what they’re going thru, y’know? They’re people and suppressing true feelings isn’t healthy

[@Pcarnevaaa]

How is that a good thing? This isn’t humane, and it shouldn’t be. They aren’t asking for luxuries. They don’t even have access to toilets or showers for god sakes and you are making this into a good thing? Fuck you.

[@ililililil8385]

And despite that, the baby boomers insist that all we do is complain and moan about all the struggle of going through college.

[@miketyler346]

SpaceCowboy Depression is a mental health issue, and not all homeless people are depressed. I was a homeless college student, but my depression was nothing to be ashamed about. I graduated amid depression.

[@wizardsavage.9436]

this why people drop out of college. i hate the education system in the US.

[@tyresebrinson8584]

They didnt show the kids w/o cars to sleep in

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

@Maxwell Moller The ones couch surfing.

[@sexypileofshit]

Found out a friend of mine slept in the engineering building. He had no car. Regularly invited him to lunch with my (buy-1get-1) coupons.

[@jathebest2835]

@@sexypileofshit Wow..amazing guys..financial problem hits us hard 😓

[@M4tchStickGirl]

IKR. Colleges don’t care about kids- they just care about the money

[@grayonthewater]

sexypileofshit how did he get away with that? Was it a 24 hour access building with couches or something?

[@Epilw]

the fact that homeless and collage student are being used in the same sentence in america just shows how flawed their system is

[@rexknowsless3187]

frfrrrrr

[@trustme7660]

There not taught in high school what happened in the real world your told you’ll go to college you’ll jump right into your career when that rarely happens

[@mspaint93]

@@trustme7660 k boomer.

[@trustme7660]

@Milo Ratcliffe I’m from the 90s I know what the world has to offer and I have a degree and still can’t go into my career

[@trustme7660]

@@Wary of Extremes high school should have programs to give students ideas on how it is in the workplace how it is to live on a budget teach them what the real world is about have apprenticeship in the fields of study the student is interested in your given an diploma and told how out there an be somebody

[@mendoblendo321]

It's become so expensive in California lots of college students are doing this. Were getting priced out of California it's become insane

[@user-qk7lh4wl6e]

Amen much respect!

[@TheCbot88]

how about? build a dormitory instead of a stadium

[@megan-io7sq]

Calvin Bottoms YES!!!!! schools spend like 60 million dollars on stadiums when that could set so many kids up for a good education

[@clintonalden7068]

@@megan-io7sq humboldt has a small stadium that did not cost nearly that much money. the main problem is the homeowners in the area charging unnecessary prices because people are desperate.

[@fraizwrite80]

They're also in a budget shortfall and don't actually have a football team anymore as a result. They've been in talks to build new dormitories as well.

[@ciderxera4963]

The thing about that is, college football generates money, so there's more financial incentive to build a stadium vs free dorm rooms

[@arturomeza6453]

Well they’re gonna probably take down the stadium cause the football team doesn’t have enough funds

[@joshuasnider9179]

Shout to these kids grinding out here, y’all deserve better

[@adamoleoni2272]

So... if you hve a car you are not homeless? Give me the name of the guy you buy your drugs from must be good shite.

[@vivejk4443]

Shout out*

[@nflprimehighlights1060]

@Lvraiderchinkgang OK but no one asked. And that's not the topic of this video. Peolle like you are what's wrong with the world.

[@lifeofsanai7051]

I lived in my car for 5 years to get through school, after being homeless off and on for 10 years. It was literally was the only way to get to a better life for me. My income quadrupled after I got my degree and im 35 now and its literally the first time in my life I have ever had my own apartment to live in.

[@rayshawn2957]

I pray All these students achieve the highest success for their determination 🙏

[@sasha6454]

I can’t imagine any scenario in which the massive private debt of today’s youth won’t cause another financial crisis. Prepare for the worst!

[@memphisstef3808]

Don't economists predict the next recession will hit in like 2020 or something

[@neilt1352]

I’m pretty sure this just causes inflation. There’s more ‘money’ floating around but it doesn’t exist

[@1996koke]

@@neilt1352 wasn't the 2008 crisis because people were not paying for their homes?

[@ronantalboom1339]

Cryptocurrencies

[@RuskiVodkaaaa]

Ahh but we're right around the corner. The market will crash in 2019 or the start of 2020 for sure. The Student Loan Debt Crisis (which is in the trillions by now) will be a major cause of the market crashing.

[@obzervationhitman1313]

THAT GIRL GOTTA FREE RIDE WITH HER SCHOLARSHIP...supposed to be a good thing..but she’s a homeless college student

[@KnightWing408]

That was her choice of school. That is her journey right. Do everything you can to make the dream a reality. So whose fault is it. Obviously not yours. To much of a good thing is also bad. It is not just going to be given to you. And what happens when she gets the degree she wants. She might not even get a job because it is easy to get. So there u go. Blame yourself for your actions. Not everybody else.

[@ollibrandhuber6881]

I am n HSU Alumni.. how can I help?

[@ollibrandhuber6881]

@@KnightWing408 I went to HSU back in 2005 - got my MBA degree .. have a house

[@shyboy599]

That gitl should get a job. Especially if she has a van. Good source of transport and LBC has lots of opportunity

[@campkira]

@Wojak Feels You need more than just go to class to got the degree.

[@19jgab84]

It is good to see these young adults doing something about their status rather than just giving up.

[@mitchelburns5549]

This kind of dedication is fully deserving of a job immediately out of college

[@emmawieson2121]

Unfortunately, most will just end up in low wage jobs having their paychecks garnished indefinitely

[@salmathecopt7969]

@@emmawieson2121 ? Proof

[@youdama3071]

Try to find your first job, companies : “we are hiring people with experience”. Me: “how tf do I get experience if I don’t even get my first job”

[@thyenergiser6852]

Just get a job at McDonald's, not that difficult.

[@jasonlarsen4945]

@@thyenergiser6852 Then you won't get a job for what you went to school for, because you'll still have no experience.

[@thyenergiser6852]

@@jasonlarsen4945 You'll have workplace experience in McDonalds, where you demonstrate you can work in a team in a fast pace environment and are capable of taking on responsibility, thats something employers are looking for, stop being lazy and entitled and just get a job, not that difficult.

[@esther6664]

@@thyenergiser6852 bad logic, I worked in coffee shops, Hospital and bunch of other places my work place even gave me documents about my good work there, yet I'm stuggling to get a job in informatic, truth is experience doesn't count unless it's on the specific field you want to work in

[@flipdeedoo]

@@thyenergiser6852 LOOL what are you 12? Good luck getting a well sustaining job with that plan kid cuz by the time you got that McDonald’s experience someone else already will get hired with experience or knows someone in the company you wanted to work for 😂

[@MauricioLopez-xb7oe]

I was a homeless college student. completely relied on the kindness of my friends and even strangers at times. Moving every 4 months was a pain but I got it down to a science. Even Bought a truck because I moved so much lol. Than, I got a gf and she took me in. Took me pretty much 7 years to graduate, but hey! When you are completely on your own by the age of 18, first generation college student, an immigrant and no parent income to help you, let’s just say I’m proud I made it.

[@krulkrulle6588]

7y of college to graduate? What hell of a degree is that? And how much debt have you got? Will it ever be 'worth it' , i wonder...

[@llVIU]

as a romanian immigrants across europe, england and germany, I feel you. 31 years old, alone, discriminated for being born on the wrong side of the planet, no education, struggling to steal bits of experience from temporary jobs or the internet, I moved about 20-25 times, home and jobs. Life experience, I guess.

[@GitSumGaming]

@@llVIU Make your country better instead of trying to run away from it only to then try and change the country you exiled to...you only take from those who were born here by doing so.

[@felipecosta-kv2fx]

@@GitSumGaming but How do make a country better when you're just a standard citzen? What Power do the previous commenter has to do this?

[@GitSumGaming]

@@felipecosta-kv2fx Many people who became world leaders started as noones....its no excuse to run from your own problems...and really what makes me more angry is those who do that and then try to mess up the place where they fled to...it literally makes ZERO sense. And yes I am talking about outsiders destroying the very fabric of the US coming here because its better and then turning it into what they left....that makes them a coward. Rally like minded people...take back control of the country you are from and make it better.

[@chaseisaiah3488]

I lived in my truck before. It a tough struggle that makes you thankful for whenever life gets better and trust me, life DOES get better

[@9ner4ever34]

I highly respect all these people in making sacrifices to get ahead in life, may God bless and care for each of them.🙏🌹😔

[@LoganVega]

Mad respect for this young folks. They had a problem and found a solution, they chose not to be victims and set themselves up for success. The system has failed them but they chose not to fail themselves.

[@ChokingOnRazors]

Logan Vega yeah. I truly respect them. They are pulling themselves up and working to succeed. Anything they get, they deserve.

[@triggerhappy522]

if you do not go to college, YOU HAVE NOT FAILED ! being homeless for the pursuit of a degree that may or may not benefit you is NOT a smart decision. the debt that follows them will follow them for the rest of their lives

[@jeremiahduran7238]

Honestly they should just drop out of college, staying in college unless you are gifted by being extremely smart, is fucking stupid.

[@lauratanner412]

I'm willing to bet that many of the autoworkers in my state who did NOT go to college are kicking themselves right now. They are being let go in huge numbers, average in middle age, and have no other skills other than the manual labor they've been doing without a college degree. Not saying they failed, just saying school will definitely help them.

[@Shoukath_Ali]

Even I'm a college student with a KZbin channel and I choose not to fail.

[@onufz4900]

She got a full ride scholarship but homeless, Thats crazy

[@DkaeRisk]

So much for family and friends

[@maxmoore8123]

risk jose She could of easily found people to roommate with. She was homeless by choice

[@jakaylabieberful]

Exactly what i said, especially as a senior she could’ve done work study and save up for a dorm since freshman year so it seems like a choice. Could’ve also gotten government assistance

[@queentiffany7126]

I know because I thought full ride scholarships paid for housing as well

[@KnightofAntiquity]

@@jakaylabieberfulWork study doesn't pay enough to pay rent. What the fuck are you smoking?

[@baby8314]

These are the people that need to be helped out, not the homeless that do not want to stop doing drugs!

[@MutyaTV]

This is sad but inspiring..

[@cryinqsippy]

its very hilarous to me how many idiotic people in the comments are saying 'why arent their parents paying for this?' or 'if i were his parents, i would pay for everything' NOT EVERY FAMILY IS RICH. its very expensive to go to college, pay for an apartment and stuff.

[@autobotdiva9268]

Its all on the fasfa.

[@triger1]

Then go to a cheaper collage overseas or get a job.

[@Pidpie]

You have an anime profile picture. What you say does matter, no matter how true or right it is.

[@cryinqsippy]

@@Pidpie lmao i dont even take offensive to that, i agree, but i literally chose this pfp like 2 years ago because it was 'cute'. ive watched like one anime episode and didnt like it lmfao

[@frruitloop7488]

@@Pidpie Hypocrite xDD

[@georgekraus9357]

In 1977, I knew a guy who slept in the 24 hour campus library, took classes during the day, worked at the bar to support himself. Don't know what happened to him since then, but I would not be surprised if he's a CEO of large company given the energy and ability he had.

[@MJ-so2ft]

@George Kraus Hey george! Its me! Im doing really well now, i own a buissness, its amazing from how struggling you can really achieve your dreams. Anyway! Lets talk on fb?

[@thomaschen9811]

Big Mac When you own a business but still can’t spell it. 😂

[@siddhantkhorjuvekar]

@@MJ-so2ft if Ur real then I would really appreciate if you give me some life lessons if u don't mind.

[@MJ-so2ft]

@@siddhantkhorjuvekar the main thing to focus on is: what you really wanna achieve, push for that, dont stop till you get to that point, forget what anyone else say, no one believed in me. I was once failing aswell, and everyone had lost hope. My biggest advice would be to never stop believeing, and reach for your dreams!

[@sraschick0812]

Lmfao, if you think big mac is that same guy George is referring to you have got to be the most gullible person out there. O BTW I'm thy Brad Pitt. Want any of my advice? Pppbbfttt

[@utkarshmehta208]

It’s a major problem down here at CSU Sacramento too

[@Mintunke]

I hope you’re doing OK now he was heartbreaking to watch you🙏❤️

[@whodoyouthinkheare]

These college kids are smart. They dont want to take a loan. Well done!

[@quiquesanchez5686]

Matos Alvarado no they aren’t if they were smart they would have gone to a community college and saved up money to be able to afford housing when picking the university you wanna go to you also look at if you can afford it why put yourself in debt when it’s not even guaranteed that you get a job in the field you are studying I understand that it’s their dream but with the first girl she’s on a full ride so there’s no debt when she graduates why not get a loan for the housing which will be a much smaller loan that it would be for tuition and she’d probably not even end up with debt after graduation if she just worked while she studied I’m from Texas and i know the cost of living doesn’t compare to what it is in California but I’m still able to go to college full time and keep a job at a warehouse at night it also helps if you have roommates. Not everything has to be made worse than what it is. And I honestly don’t care about what y’all are going to reply because it will consist of,” well that’s in Texas, you probably live at home, you don’t know their lives, what if they are working and it’s still not enough, what if they did go to community college”

[@OfTheCoast1234567]

Quique Sanchez my community college tuition is $6,000 a year. I can’t afford that and neither can my parents, so I have to take out loans. Just because you have it easy doesn’t mean that everyone else will/does. Working while studying is extremely difficult, especially when most places would rather have you focus on the job rather than your education. By the time I’m finished with my work, I’m exhausted and tired and have no motivation to do any of my schoolwork, and I work 16 hours a week. So please don’t just comment shit like this and be like,”well it would’ve been easier if XYZ”. I have a feeling you’re not actually even in college because you clearly don’t know how any of it works

[@dylanhigginbotham5441]

Shit thats the one reason why i chose to get a trade degree instead of going to college. I dident want to be in dete for the rest of my life

[@1jabster]

Quique Sanchez get a life

[@user-oe7oe2fl8q]

Quique Sanchez thats what ima do honestly why go to a university just to show off to your family when in reality you’re still going into your depth. I prefer to go to community first to save money then transfer 2 years after because the first 2 years you don’t even start your major right away