Don’t go broke trying to get a university education folks! In this coinfession minisode, Reni and Dolapo answer your pressing questions all about schooling, scholarships, internships and all that jazz.

Dolapo graduated from a 5-year university program, completely debt-free after receiving $25,000 in grants for professional development and $50,000 from academic and community development scholarships so she knows what she’s talking about! Let’s hear her take on your coinfessions.

Follow Dolapo to learn more about scholarships: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/
Dolapo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolapo-fadare/

Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:30 International Students – how tf did you finance your education?
7:12 Am I the asshole for quitting my unpaid internship?
13:40 Is $35,000 a year for college a bad idea (first-gen college student)?
20:45 Has anyone negotiated scholarships yet?
24:17 Am I the asshole for wanting to blow my scholarship money?
26:57 I’m on a full-time student internship until the end of August 2022. What should I do with my money?
30:59 AITA for applying to a prestigious college scholarship despite being wealthy and not needing it?

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Connect With Us!
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @dontgobroketrying
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Email your coinfession to dgbt@renitheresource.com
Use hashtag #DGBTpod to continue the conversation on Twitter!

& remember, don’t go broke trying to live your best life.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.

xo,
Reni

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