As most youth in Calgary have heard, the University of Calgary has recently hiked up tuition costs for various faculties. Students may end up paying an average of 45% more for classes in the next few years! The U of C ended the 2008-2009 school year with a $14.3 deficit along with low provincial funding and thus, has been forced to lay these debts on students.
For those currently attending and for those aspiring to attend in the next few years, this issue may be of great concern.
The question remains: what can we as students and youth do?
U of C students gathered at MacEwan Hall at noon on February 2, 2010 to voice their concerns with protest signs such as “The average debt for a graduate is already more than $25, 000” and “The recession is hitting students just as hard as the University”.
We, as youth and students, DO have a say in current issues. We CAN make a difference.
Sign petitions, send letters to the University Administration, speak to others who are concerned about the same issues – RAISE YOUR VOICE!
We have a right to affordable higher education!
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