Graduate mocked after fleeing US over $60-a-month student loans
Share this @internewscast.com

A college graduate has faced severe criticism, being labeled as a “loser” and a “whiny b—h,” after fleeing the United States to avoid repaying her student loans that amounted to just $60 per month.

Amanda Lynn Tully, now 37, confessed to never achieving financial stability and disclosed that she hasn’t made any student loan payments in the seven years since relocating to the Czech Republic to escape her $65,000 in federal student debt.

Tully’s drastic move to Prague occurred less than a year after she graduated from the University of Oregon. Despite holding a master’s degree in historic preservation, she struggled to secure employment, prompting her departure in 2017.

“I was never financially stable because I was never taught to be financially stable,” Tully explained in an interview with the New York Times. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in art history from the Metropolitan State University of Denver.

She had been enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan, which would have potentially forgiven the remaining debt after 20 years, provided she made qualifying payments.

Although her monthly payment was only $60, Tully expressed that even this modest amount felt “psychologically burdensome,” according to the Times.

“The payments weren’t even paying off the interest, so it was frustrating,” Tully said.

While some sympathized for Tully, who said she spent her teenage years as a ward of the state of Colorado, many were stunned at her brazen actions.

One social media user compared Tully to the trend of entitled, downwardly mobile middle-class people shoplifting from stores such as Whole Foods, as reported by Curbed last month.

“This is just Whole Foods shoplifting. They fancy it a better kind of theft bc they’re educated elites and their reasons for doing it are more therapized than the average thief,” the X user wrote.

“But if you move to another country to escape a $60 a month payment, you’re a loser and a whiny b—h,” they added.

“The NYT has an uncanny ability to illustrate a ‘hardship’ story with people who are so unsympathetic that I end up actively rooting against them,” one X user wrote.

“I was already opposed to student loan forgiveness and now I’m radicalized all over again,” a second X user wrote.

Another pointed out that Tully appeared to be wearing designer headphones in her photoshoot for the Times.

“She couldn’t afford $60 a month but could afford Beats by Dre,” the X user wrote.

Almost 8 million of the 40 million borrowers with federal student debt have defaulted on their loans, according to recently-released figures from the Education Department.

However, borrowers who move abroad and stop making payments will likely see their credit scores plummet and make it far harder and more expensive for them to borrow money, acording to credit reporting agency Experian.

Tully has been working in Prague as an “E-learning content developer” for various companies since 2019, but describes herself as “open to work” on her LinkedIn profile.

She did not respond immediately to requests for comment.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Repeat offender with 19 felonies busted after wild caught-on-camera chase: police

Notorious Felon with 19 Convictions Captured in Thrilling High-Speed Pursuit: Watch the Unbelievable Footage

A repeat offender with a history of violence is once again in…
Scammer 'Little Tiger' nailed in insanely brazen scheme — after appearing in viral YouTube clip

Infamous Scammer ‘Little Tiger’ Exposed Following Viral YouTube Video Appearance

A Chinese national who became widely recognized after a YouTube sting operation…
Pennsylvania plane incident: Pilot makes emergency landing on I‑78 in Lehigh County; no injuries reported

Heroic Pilot Executes Safe Emergency Landing on I-78 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania – No Injuries Reported

A dramatic scene unfolded on Interstate 78 in Weisenberg Township, Pennsylvania, on…
Obama's DHS chief hails rescue of F-15E crew as 'more complicated than the bin Laden' raid

Former DHS Secretary Praises F-15E Crew Rescue, Describing it as More Complex than the Bin Laden Operation

WASHINGTON — In a striking comparison to the famous mission that ended…
The three words downed airmen told rescuers that left them fearing they were headed into Iranian trap

Rescued Airmen’s Cryptic Message Sparks Fear of Iranian Ambush

A U.S. Air Force colonel, whose identity remains undisclosed, faced a harrowing…
'Good to be home' | Savannah Guthrie returns to 'TODAY' show after mother's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie Rejoins ‘TODAY’ Show Following Her Mother’s Disappearance

Savannah Guthrie has been noticeably missing from NBC’s “TODAY” show since her…
San Diego warship will play critical role in recovery of Artemis II astronauts

San Diego Warship Poised for Key Role in Historic Artemis II Astronaut Recovery Mission

In just a few days, an event of historic significance is set…
Veteran sports anchor allegedly stole funds from International Motorsports Hall of Fame to buy vintage cars for himself, wife

Veteran Sports Anchor Accused of Embezzling International Motorsports Hall of Fame Funds for Personal Vintage Car Collection

A former sports anchor has found himself in legal trouble after being…
Driver arrested after demanding free gas at Orange County station

Motorist Detained Following Demand for Complimentary Fuel at Orange County Station

An unusual incident at a gas station has left even experienced law…
Australia's most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, to be charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan

Australia’s Top Decorated Veteran Ben Roberts-Smith Faces Charges for 5 Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan

Australia’s most highly decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, is reportedly facing charges…
Iranian strike kills 4 in Israel, others spared after missile failed to explode

Iranian Missile Strike in Israel: Four Fatalities Confirmed, Many Spared as Device Fails to Detonate

In a tragic overnight incident in Israel, four family members lost their…
Video shows Israeli woman knocked to the ground as missile explodes next to her -- before getting up and walking away

Shocking Video: Israeli Woman Survives Close Call as Missile Detonates Nearby, Walks Away Unscathed

Astonishing footage captured the moment an Israeli civilian was sent sprawling to…