It seems so hard for some people to understand, that not everybody in this world is rich. To them, to be "poor" means you can at least afford a university education, drive a basic toyota and live in a 4 room flat.

Someone asked me if I was planning on getting a degree and I told that person that yes, I was, but in a few years time because I did not have the money now.

He/She asked if my parents were not going to pay for me? To which I replied that not everybody is rich. He/She actually said that he/she was not rich too. 

That person then asked me why didn't I borrow a study loan from the bank first, because isn't that what most people are doing nowadays? To which I replied that I still had to eat when I was studying didn't I?

One thing to note for people who don't know, is that the bank will only loan you 80% of your school fees which mean that you will have to come up with the remaining 20% as well as your other daily expenses.

He/She then asked the ultimate question, why didn't I just borrow from my parents then? Just pay them back once I come out to work, isn't that easier?

This is really the most ridiculous question I keep hearing from people who have just asked the above questions.

Did I not just say that not everybody is rich? If it were that easy, why wouldn't my parents just pay for me first? If it were that easy, wouldn't I already be studying now?

Not everybody is rich enough to go to U, and what annoys me to no end is how some people can so niavely think that it is possible.

So, I am not rich, is that a crime? It is really insensitive for people to ask such questions.

For people who might have done the same thing before or who might just ask the same questions in the near future, think again before doing it okay? If someone says they don't have the money at the moment, use your brain and not push the situation. Let the matter rest unless you think you have the money to help your friend.

Now that has really spoilt what's left of my day.

Jeez!

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Pushing limits, such impudence.