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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s probably better than the people who always say they went to “a school in Boston” 😂 I’m like dude, just say it. People don’t really care that much! I am surrounded by Ivy leaguers and got my degrees at awesome state schools without debt. So it doesn’t bother me at all![/quote]

In my case, I mumble that I went to school in New Haven — IF I’m asked. I do this, not because it might bother you — whoever you are, but because I am really tired of comments like:

- “So, you must be really smart.  Say something smart. (Pause). I could say that. My KID could say that.” You get the idea.
- Other people often make condescending, inaccurate and inappropriate comments about affirmative action and financial aid. It sucks to have to use the energy to get away from them politely. Politely because the other options can be even more stressful and even more draining.

It’s a balance. It can be a conversation starter and a way to connect — and 90% of the time, that’s great. The other 10 percent though, can get very ugly, and I really don’t need more of that in my life.  [/quote]

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