Complacent Students Equal Rising Debt

A dog sits calmly at a kitchen table as the house burns. Meme is a warning to take college choice seriously, as apathy can lead to debt, loss of valuable time, and an unfulfilled future.

Noam Chomsky once wrote, “As long as the general population is passive, apathetic, diverted to consumerism or hatred of the vulnerable, then the powerful can do as they please, and those who survive will be left to contemplate the outcome.” That’s not just politics—it’s college, too. When students get distracted by sports, rankings, or the “college experience,” schools can hike tuition, while banks and colleges push easy debt without resistance. College readiness means being active: asking tough ROI questions, challenging the hype, and choosing strategically. Stay passive, and you’ll inherit debt. Stay alert, and you’ll build freedom.