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Your situation sounds awful and I'm very sorry you're going through that. But, what's the alternative from the universities' point of view? If they gave extra

by lmartel 13y ago

Your situation sounds awful and I'm very sorry you're going through that. But, what's the alternative from the universities' point of view? If they gave extra financial aid to students disowned by their parents, every parent would claim to hate their child to save on tuition.

Crake 13y ago
The alternative would be to prioritize academics over profits. In civilized countries, tuition is usually free, and college entrance standards are much higher. I know an english major who graduated still unable to distinguish between "your" and "you're." Who would you rather have in college, her or me?
- aestra 13y ago
  There's no such thing as a free lunch. Someone pays for it. It's a minor but important point. Lets not kid ourselves here.
  - danieldk 13y ago
    Someone pays for it. I don't think anyone is under the illusion that education is free. However, it benefits society as a whole, and not everyone may be able to afford it. So, it is often in the interest of society to make good tuition affordable, regardless the background of a student. Of course, it is also beneficial for the student. But for that we have the tax man :).
  - epsylon 13y ago
    Yes, taxes pay for education for all. Considering that a large part comes from taxes on income, which means the rich pay more than the poor. Damned socialists, giving the same education opportunities for everyone! (Well, unfortunately it's more and more the middle class that pays due to tax evasion and fiscal advantages to the rich)
- auctiontheory 13y ago
  I know an english major who graduated still unable to distinguish between "your" and "you're." Who would you rather have in college, her or me? Well, she apparently needs further education more than you do!
  - Crake 13y ago
    If 18 years of it didn't work, I don't know that more will help. Haha.
danielweber 13y ago
Their students are old enough to drive, vote, and go off to fight in war.
- walshemj 13y ago
  But not to be trusted to drink :-)

by lmartel 13y ago

Crake 13y ago

The alternative would be to prioritize academics over profits. In civilized countries, tuition is usually free, and college entrance standards are much higher. I know an english major who graduated still unable to distinguish between "your" and "you're." Who would you rather have in college, her or me?

aestra 13y ago
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Someone pays for it. It's a minor but important point. Lets not kid ourselves here.
- danieldk 13y ago
  Someone pays for it. I don't think anyone is under the illusion that education is free. However, it benefits society as a whole, and not everyone may be able to afford it. So, it is often in the interest of society to make good tuition affordable, regardless the background of a student. Of course, it is also beneficial for the student. But for that we have the tax man :).
- epsylon 13y ago
  Yes, taxes pay for education for all. Considering that a large part comes from taxes on income, which means the rich pay more than the poor. Damned socialists, giving the same education opportunities for everyone! (Well, unfortunately it's more and more the middle class that pays due to tax evasion and fiscal advantages to the rich)
auctiontheory 13y ago
I know an english major who graduated still unable to distinguish between "your" and "you're." Who would you rather have in college, her or me? Well, she apparently needs further education more than you do!
- Crake 13y ago
  If 18 years of it didn't work, I don't know that more will help. Haha.

danielweber 13y ago

Their students are old enough to drive, vote, and go off to fight in war.

walshemj 13y ago
But not to be trusted to drink :-)