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Yes, of all things to cancel - the science database? What about the other amenities? http://www.upei.ca/residence/andrew http://www.upei.ca/residence/andrew

Yes, of all things to cancel - the science database? What about the other amenities? http://www.upei.ca/residence/andrew http://www.upei.ca/residence/andrew Pretty swank rooms with cable TV etc. HIGHLIGHTS - each bedroom is fully furnished with a double size captain’s bed, workstation with overhead shelves, desk chair, dresser, lockable night stand, closet with organizer, and 27" cable TV - each bedroom comes with telephone and private voice mail, and wireless internet access - each suite has a private washroom, mini-fridge, microwave, and kitchen sink No wonder there's no money for the science database, kids are spending their money on a luxury hotel room. (warning old man rant ahead) I my day, I _shared_ a single room 10x15 with another person. You learned how to live in tight quarters. Also my student loans were paid for quite easily. Does anyone else think that something is wrong with higher education priorities?

mrcharles 15y ago
Only, the students living in those residences have to pay for it. http://www.upei.ca/residence/fees http://www.upei.ca/residence/fees I'm not sure what they consider a term, but if it's 4 months those rooms are over $1000 a month, and if it's a full year at 8 months, those rooms are still over $500 a month.
sliverstorm 15y ago
Yes, of all things to cancel - the science database? What about the other amenities? I like science, I like research, I sometimes browse IEEE's database just for kicks. That does not however change - science databases are not an amenity - they are exorbitantly expensive! Not to mention there's something like 4 or 5, all of which you have to subscribe to!
ianl 15y ago
Having "swanky" residence rooms (which are paid for by the students and I'm sure they don't loose money on these) is a selling point. In all honesty, as someone who grew up and goes to school in the Maritimes, not many people want to go to what is widely considered a retirement and tourism province for higher education when more compelling options exist like Halifax. So in order for UPEI to compete, they need to offer some other compelling reasons (for instance, they have a highly regarded veterinary program). It is important to remember that these institutions are funded by enrolment.
- canadiancreed 15y ago
  They also use those rooms for tourists as well in the summer. http://search.tourismpei.com/accommodations/search_operator_details.php?id=1475&sl_link_id=85&l=1 http://search.tourismpei.com/accommodations/search_operator_...
  - ianl 15y ago
    I forgot all about that, I actually stayed in one during a visit a few summers ago. Very nice, and pretty cheap, esp considering the fact your close to downtown Charlottetown.

mrcharles 15y ago

Only, the students living in those residences have to pay for it. http://www.upei.ca/residence/fees http://www.upei.ca/residence/fees I'm not sure what they consider a term, but if it's 4 months those rooms are over $1000 a month, and if it's a full year at 8 months, those rooms are still over $500 a month.

sliverstorm 15y ago

Yes, of all things to cancel - the science database? What about the other amenities? I like science, I like research, I sometimes browse IEEE's database just for kicks. That does not however change - science databases are not an amenity - they are exorbitantly expensive! Not to mention there's something like 4 or 5, all of which you have to subscribe to!

ianl 15y ago

Having "swanky" residence rooms (which are paid for by the students and I'm sure they don't loose money on these) is a selling point. In all honesty, as someone who grew up and goes to school in the Maritimes, not many people want to go to what is widely considered a retirement and tourism province for higher education when more compelling options exist like Halifax. So in order for UPEI to compete, they need to offer some other compelling reasons (for instance, they have a highly regarded veterinary program). It is important to remember that these institutions are funded by enrolment.

canadiancreed 15y ago
They also use those rooms for tourists as well in the summer. http://search.tourismpei.com/accommodations/search_operator_details.php?id=1475&sl_link_id=85&l=1 http://search.tourismpei.com/accommodations/search_operator_...
- ianl 15y ago
  I forgot all about that, I actually stayed in one during a visit a few summers ago. Very nice, and pretty cheap, esp considering the fact your close to downtown Charlottetown.