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The economic situation is horrible. It effects everyone, even if it isn't directly effecting them or blatantly, for that matter. Some people don't even know it, such as infants or children.

Gas prices are the most hindering for me. I don't drive much myself, because I don't have my own car, but it largely effects how I get to school and how I get home. Vacations are out of the question at the moment, but the prices are winding down a little.

Looking for a job at this age, with next to no experience is extremely hard. As a college student, I need money, such as an allowance from my parents, because of my inability to work and find a job. Because this effects my parents as well, my allowance has been considerably lessened. This makes it hard to buy food, participate in certain club activities, and if I were in need of something important, I would pretty much be out of luck, unless I borrowed from a friend who's undoubtedly suffering the same.

I do believe that this hindrance will pass. The economic crisis is simply a wave or a phase. With time, situations will return back to normal. The stock market will rise again, and everyone will be worry-free.

I just hope the next "depression" in economics isn't as lethal.

This major economic "depression" or sorts as inevitable, I believe.