Mo' Money, Mo' Problems

In one of my very first posts, I contended that I was pleasantly suprised by the lack of blatant wealthy snobbishness present on campus, assuming that such a presence would be a major downside to attending a school with a large affluent population. However, as students begin settling into their respective comfort zones, this attitude has become more prevalent. After now being exposed to this phenomenon, I would like to recount my previous sentiments by offering what would have been termed a "turn" in my old debate days on my initial argument. (It is referred to as a turn because it takes a fact that is generally thought to be bad and "turns" it into something good in a way that may not have been previously considered, or that defies normal conventions.) I have found that rather than adversley affecting my experience at school, such exposure has only enriched my appreciation for what I have.
The fact that I do not have a trust fund to pay for my education forces me to place greater value on the education I receive than some of my wealthier counterparts. I believe I have a greater understanding of my purpose here, because it is a sacrifice. I take no issue with the wealth of others; I simply do not envy the task of partaking in it when it is unearned. I earn my education everytime I open a book, complete an assignment, or study for a midterm. The constant link I draw between my productivity and the worth of my education is what will hopefully eventually set me apart from my peers for whom grades and performance are not as important to the practicality of an expensive degree.