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frogger414

Say WA?

Apr 07, 2009 15:19

Gregoire has asked lawmakers to let state universities increase tuition by up to 28 percent over the next two years to help offset deep budget cuts.WTH Gregoire? I understand that we are in a recession, but this is a ridiculous proposal. Allowing the universities to increase tuition by 14% each year for the next two years is obscene ( Read more... )

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Comments 13

miguelberta April 7 2009, 23:41:56 UTC

Yeah I think I have to agree with you for the most part. It's tough though. Part of the problem is that per our state constitution funding for K-12 can't be gutted in this kind of manner so higher education ends up getting screwed ( ... )

frogger414 April 11 2009, 20:26:53 UTC

As always, I appreciate your opinion, it really helps me understand more of the topic. It helps that you aren't biased. You make a good point about balancing the budget, I wonder if that thought has crossed their minds.

miguelberta April 13 2009, 00:51:27 UTC

Thanks. I appreciate your opinion as well.

badrobot68 April 8 2009, 00:21:46 UTC

Just keep taking away money from the people who don't have any. :(

frogger414 April 11 2009, 20:22:57 UTC

Srsly

wesa April 8 2009, 00:28:14 UTC

The UW is close to $6500 per 3 quarters as it is. So glad I have only one more year left, but too many people I know have just started. :(

frogger414 April 11 2009, 20:23:27 UTC

I am so glad I am out of school...

yackyackyack April 8 2009, 02:39:05 UTC

Ugh, this irritates me. As if students aren't making enough sacrifices in this economy, not being able to use what were once good degrees to have to get jobs.

frogger414 April 11 2009, 20:24:11 UTC

Srsly. I do not regret getting my degree (for many reasons) but this is really going to turn off a bunch of people.

antigrl117 April 8 2009, 03:28:58 UTC

My favorite part of this...is the fact that I have obscene amounts of student loans from studying to become a teacher (and I'm gaining more now that I'm in grad school to get a higher ed degree in education). Even more awesome? I'm having a hard time paying back those student loans because they're aren't enough teaching jobs for people who aren't SPED, math or science...(and there will be even less next year)...

I love our system!

frogger414 April 11 2009, 20:25:05 UTC

Its such an f'ed up system. We really need to support and promote good teachers. I am so proud of you for getting a master's degree.