text: why does everyone keep telling me to go to college? i know i should go but i can't afford it. why? everyone keeps telling me to go to college. i can't afford it. my cousin told me not to get loans. he said it's because when you graduate you'll have all this debt. he said it took him 2 years after graduation to find a decent job. now he only makes enough to pay for everything he needs and still has this huge debt. what should i do? you should do like me and talk to your local marine corps recruiter. trust me you won't have to worry about paying for college if you're dead, and if you're not they'll pay for you!   i am being serious, i am in no way using sarcasm, sardon, or satire.