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"Student Debt" with Anthropologist Tiffany Konyen
"Student Debt" with Anthropologist Tiffany Konyen
"Student Debt" with Anthropologist Tiffany Konyen
Wednesday 8th December 2021
Tiffany Konyen discusses her decade-long journey in higher education, student debt, and its societal implications on AllBetter.
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Get the buttons here!The True Cost of Education: Tiffany Konyen on Debt and Transformation
I was under the impression that if, if I could get good grades, then it didn't matter where I came from, that I could achieve some semblance of security and put myself to work in a way that was in service of what I felt I was capable of, and recognizing that that actually wasn't driving people's education.
Imagine spending over a decade navigating the labyrinth of higher education, only to find yourself ensnared by the very system meant to empower you. That's the reality for Tiffany Konyen, a first-generation college student who has spent the last 11 years in the Bay Area.
In this episode of AllBetter, Tiffany opens up about her journey through the academic world, from the excitement of entering the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) to the sobering challenges of student debt and educational disillusionment. Her story isn't just about personal struggle; it's a reflection on the broader societal issues tied to education and debt.
Tiffany's research delves into the exploitation of intellectual labor and the commodification of knowledge, particularly how these issues intersect with gender, race, and class. She also shares her involvement with the Debt Collective's Biden 100 Jubilee campaign, advocating for transformative, community-driven lifelong learning. If you've ever questioned the true cost of higher education or wondered about the impact of student debt on society, this episode offers a candid and eye-opening perspective.