College Tuition
College tuition has been on the rise for decades, and now the prices are just getting ridiculous. To go to a mid-ranked university it costs more money than it took to go to the best school, 10 years ago. In the upcoming 2009 tuition fees, there could easily be a high record of over 70,000 dollars per year. Not to mention, students usually have to buy their own books, rooming, etc. When it comes down to it, parents and relatives don’t have that kind of money. Universities will be giving out many, much fewer scholarships because of the recession/ economy blowout. Money should not be an issue when determining which college a person wants to go to. However, in this day and world it’s the rich that are going where they want, while others have to stand by and watch. The solution to this problem remains to be seen.
[...] because parents are probably paying for a student’s tuition, does not mean they can choose your major or potentially, your career. Although it is tempting to [...]