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Olivia Piechocinski

Olivia Piechocinski attends Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania.

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STUDENT VOICE: How I learned to count college value over perceived status

Avatar photo by Olivia Piechocinski October 14, 2019March 31, 2021

As a first-generation American who’s also the first in my family to attend college, I learned from my parents that going to college was essential. They urged me to value any form of education that I could access, and especially one that wouldn’t leave me thousands of dollars in debt. My job was simple: Work […]

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