Why I’ll Donate Money to My Alma Mater, Even If I’m in Debt Because of It

Remember the first letter you receive from your college after you graduate?  Yeah, you know the one.  They say congratulations, and then only a short time later, they’re asking for donations.  “Why should I?“ you probably thought whenever you read it.  I would be lying if I said that I didn’t think that at first, too.  But after reflecting on my four years at my small liberal arts college hidden within the hills of West Virginia, I changed my mind and attitude about donating, and gained a whole new perspective and appreciation of my Alma Mater.