I think the students need to step up and work for change, unfortunately I do not see that happening any time soon... at least not on a massive scale (which would be needed). I dont know the best way to approach the issues with the economy. Of course, with graduates having a lot of problems finding good jobs it produces many other issues (defaulting on loans, etc.).
I think it is time our generation steps up and takes charge in politics and with policy. It seems that college is becoming the default thing to do, unfortunately this is not a good thing. It seems as if college is becoming what high school should be... many students are finally learning the things/skills they should have learned in high school. Now I am not blaming it all on the high schools, but I think our culture also plays into it all.
Enormous student loans, low paying jobs, paying huge amounts of interest for years to come... sounds like the American dream.