I did not have any intention -whatsoever- to write anything on Tuition fees today. But I cannot control my fingers from running on key board and come up with something loud and clear. What really led me to write this was the outrageous news I have just read on the BBC where the director of CBI (confederation of British Industry) is suggesting helping graduates by raising the tuition fees.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8263672.stm.
My first response to that was: What a hypocrite! Secondly that shows that how vulnerable students are. The government is chasing students with big drilling machines to drill deep into students' pockets. Less graduate jobs- due to melting economy, delay in student loans, rising costs of living, few part time jobs and what else?? And on top of this when these half baked, pseudo philosophers emerge on scene to come up with such catastrophic ideas; they are effectively suggesting students to go from one abyss to another.
No matter how many models, case studies and quick fixes people come up with, students will not accept any rise in the current tuition fees. Coming to University is not a privilege should be provided to all those individuals who are capable of going to University.
If Government is sincere with students, then they should bail out education sector rather than Banks.
University of Huddersfield students' union is launching a big campaign on 'Tuition fees' starting on 5th of October and finishes on 9th. On 9th of October, in the afternoon, we will be holding a debate on the future of tuition fees'. Please come to participate.
For more information check www.huddersfieldstudent.com
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