The Social Impact of Student Debt

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A detailed presentation slide with a white background and abstract yellow geometric patterns in the corners. The bold black title reads 'The Social Impact of Student Debt'. Below the title are two research questions: RQ #1, 'HOW IS STUDENT DEBT INTERPRETED AND REPRESENTED BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY?', and RQ #2, 'HOW IS STUDENT DEBT INTERPRETED AND REPRESENTED BY CANADIAN NEWS MEDIA?'. The top right features an icon of a graduation cap on a money bag with a dollar sign. The bottom left shows a stylized illustration of a person in blue attire, pulling a graduation cap on a chain. A large QR code with an arrow and the text 'Scan me for more information!' is in the mid-right. A circular headshot of a smiling woman with long brown hair, identified as Martha Kostka, is in the bottom right corner.

The Social Impact of Student Debt

Martha Kostka

A friendly headshot of a young woman with a gentle smile, fair skin, straight brown hair with subtle highlights, and vibrant green eyes. She wears a white crew-neck t-shirt and a gold paperclip chain necklace with a small, diamond-encrusted heart pendant, all set against a clean white backdrop.

Biography

My name is Martha Kostka and I’m in my fourth year in Professional Communication at Toronto Metropolitan University. I’m currently pursuing a minor in Psychology. My passion for learning has helped me to stay engaged, motivated and driven in my studies. I believe students at all income levels should have an equal opportunity to receive an education.

Research Summary

My research study focuses on the social impact of student debt. My inspiration for my research comes from my personal experience with student debt, alongside the experiences of my fellow classmates. The average student loan debt in Canada is increasing, and its short-term and long-term effects are wide-reaching on young Canadians. Using a mixed-method approach, my goal in this study is to bring awareness to the meaning-making processes employed by the government and media to construct and potentially exacerbate the student debt issue.

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