The cost of college textbooks has always been an issue, imo. I know it was when I attended, way back when. But back then, the idea of buying used textbooks was only done through the underground book store and the colleges warned about using them.

Obtaining loans to get through college is okay, but if you obtain "Student Loans" you will be paying through the nose and might never get them paid off, it's such a racket. (suzeorman.com)

But truly IDK anymore about how that all works and I judge no one (except that "student loans" are NOT smart.) When I went to college I had two preschoolers, a spouse who still expected me to keep home and food on the table, worked a full time sales position to help do that, and took 16-22 credit hours a semester and passed. I also attend church 3x a week, and was involved in Scouting.

With today's technology (like a library and research online, when I had to take time to go to the library and find books and hand write notes) and communication, I simply cannot understand why young college students can't manage to do more than attend class. I mean, I'd like to truly know scientifically why, because it sure doesn't appear that they are able, capable, to do more than that.

I'm just saying I don't understand the why not. Sorry if this is OT.