Civil engineer Quote by Julio Torres

I was a first-generation college student. This was supposed to be the ticket to prosperity. But it wasn't. I left college with a mountain…

— Candace Owens

My parents were neither wealthy nor academic, but we lived comfortably and they were always extremely supportive of my academic efforts and aspirations, both…

— Paul Nurse

I came of age when jobs were plentiful and college not exorbitantly expensive. I graduated with debt, but it was manageable, and I set…

— Richard Cohen

I grew up with no money. No money. I always struggled and had the sense that there was this other class of people who…

— Frank Grillo

I was very fortunate to be at a wealthy institution. I do recognize the drawbacks and limitations of the academic world but it's basically…

— Paul Lansky

I had the kind of family where I was told it was my job to study. They would work out the finances.

— Alexander Acosta

I grew up in a working-class community. I was the first in my family to attend college, thanks in large part to financial aid…

— Miguel Cardona

My parents weren't extremely successful financially, but they were happy people. They gave me confidence.

— Jack Wagner

I grew up hearing stories about how my maternal grandfather had put himself through engineering school in New York City. He saved money by…

— Jason Kilar

Fortunately, both my parents, especially my mom, have guided me, and been amazing at handling my career and my finances. They taught me not…

— Denzel Whitaker

I had a good career and I am from a well-to-do family; I have invested well.

— Randhir Kapoor

Both my parents were entrepreneurs and built a nice leisure business. But money was tight when I was growing up.

— Deborah Meaden