<prompt> Human: Hey everybody! I just wanted to share some of the things Ive learned over my college experience that can perhaps help some of you stay out of horrific student loan debt. It may not be the path for you, but its certainly helped me out!The problem Im seeing: I have tons of friends who have forked over thousands and thousands of dollars to go to an expensive school, graduate in 4 or less years, and fall straight on their faces after graduation. While there are some cases Ive seen where one can immediately get a high paying job out of college, but the likelihood of that isnt great. What Im doing to graduate with no debt and have a job straight out of college:- Start at a state college or community college. I didnt have much of a choice since I graduated with a 2.2 GPA. But it is so much cheaper, and who cares where you studied your generals.- Enroll part-time and work part-time. This does a couple of things - pays for your school, and gets you work experience. Who cares if you dont graduate in 4 years! Most companies wont hire someone who hasnt ever worked a real job. - Intern, intern, intern. - Get married. This one definitely isnt for everyone, but its helped me a ton! Not only do I get tons of support and motivation from my wife, but I dont have to pay tuition at all because of FASFA grants. Im currently 24 and wrapping up my senior year, and have just been promoted to an administrative role in the company I work for. They have told me that once I graduate there will be further promotions in store. I just want to let people know that you dont have to go to a fancy four year school and take out student loans in order to be successful and happy. Learn a good work ethic, make connections, apply what youre learning at school to your current job, and youll be in a better spot than the majority of those who graduate from a prestigious college.  <response>: There are lots of ways to be happy in life, it sounds like you found one that lets you be successful too, congrats! 