What I paid to to attend college in comparison to today, is literally night and day. The cost of college today is astronomical. Is it out of control?
In a recent interview with salon.com, author Anya Kamenetz says that college has become way too expensive. As a result, she is all for students seeking much cheaper options such as online classes, even classes on YouTube (YouTube?).
In an article with salon.com title “DIY U”: The end of university prestige, Anya discusses her book “Generation Debt”, argues that a decentralized college experience — in which the least effective parts of college life are replaced by technology, social media and self-directed learning — can limit dropout rates and reverse the devastating cost spiral. The interview is a must read…[DIY U]
This article was published by Thomas E. Betz, director, Student Legal Service at the University of Illinois. It provides some very no nonsense information about keeping your college student(s) safe and smart while they are on spring break
Excerpts:
It is that time of year again when college students seek warmer climates. There are at least four S-words to describe the purpose of spring break in no particular order of priority: Sun, Sand, Sex and Surf. We at Student Legal Service would like to add one more S-word … SAFETY.
Most students have a great time wherever they go, but every year we learn about tragedies, emergencies and injuries suffered by spring breakers. A few commonsense precautions can prevent most problems… Read the Full article titled: Tips to stay out of hot legal water over spring break
Key points:
* Traveling to Mexico
* Too much alcohol and too little sense
* They are just toy cops, they won’t arrest a student just having fun
* While you are in the sun, the crooks are at your apartment
Everyone is aware of the impact the economy is having on family life across America. However, we have not even begun to consider the effects the recession will have on the families of college students. Especially those who will be sending their kids to college next fall.
Many parents are already wondering how they are going to be able to afford the cost of paying for their kids college education.
For many, gone are the dreams of sending their kids to elite schools such as the Yales, Princetons or Harvards of the world. Those dreams have been replaced with the names of local colleges and state universities; some are even considering have their kids start out at community and junior colleges the first two years to help defray costs.
For many parents, food and shelter is all they could ever afford, with the dreams of being able to one day provide those two and education for their kids. As a result of the economy, has that dream been placed in jeopardy?
We would like to hear from you
How has this economy’s problems caused you to re-think college or how you will pay for college?
