How was the decision of who is paying for your college tuition made and how do you feel about it?

This sounds terrible, but it was never really discussed. I always knew my parents would pay in full. I was able to choose any college I wanted, and of course, I just had to choose a pricier private school. Now that I am more aware of the value of money, if I could go back, I would probably look into the cost a bit more and see if I could get a comparable experience at a more affordable school. When I first started college, I wasn't even aware of how much some people have to give up to go to school or the debt that they incur for an education. I realize now that I'm outrageously lucky, and I feel very, very grateful to my parents for their financial support.