As a North American full-time student, living in a city that is increasingly expensive, I’m not afraid to admit how difficult it is. With rising tuitions, book prices and fees, the financial aid the government offers only just covers my tuition. With 5 classes a semester, hours of homework and assignments due, I am unable to work full time and maintain good grades. I have to get creative every month to make ends meet for my living costs. I’ve even tried my luck with student lines of credit. Thanks to the fact that I am a young person with no net worth and no family members capable of co-signing this was dead-end. I once had a financial advisor at a bank very seriously look me in the eyes and state “a lot of girls in school are stripping these days… have you ever thought of something along those lines.” This is a reality for many returning adult students, returning to post-secondary is unaffordable and...