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   Buffy the Psych Prof (drpsybuffy@mstdn.social)'s status on Tuesday, 28-May-2024 00:11:08 JST Buffy the Psych Prof

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   The persistent myth in America that everyone can have the life they want is absolute bullshit. These two young adults (I shouldn't have said kids before) have educated parents, a solid upper middle class upbringing, and both went to a high school that is considered one of the best in the state. Their parents were able to save some $$ for college so they have less debt when they graduate than most of their peers. And now they have parents helping them with $$ so they can do internships like this.

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     Buffy the Psych Prof (drpsybuffy@mstdn.social)'s status on Tuesday, 28-May-2024 00:11:09 JST Buffy the Psych Prof

     My kid left for Denver this morning with her boyfriend, who has an internship with Ball Aerospace this summer. She'll be working in healthcare, as she needs lots of hours like that before applying to med school next year. Her boyfriend will be graduating with a BS in Engineering and an MS in Engineering Management (a tough concurrent degree path at Rose-Hulman). Don't let anyone tell you that everyone has the same opportunities. These kids are PRIVILEGED to have these opportunities.

     Bill repeated this.