For my online essay I chose an article relating to San Jose State called ,"San Jose State University plans to increase tuition 10 percent, reduce enrollment next fall" by Lisa Krieger because it relates to myself and my peers directly. The article states that tuition will likely increase 10 percent or from $1524 a semester to $1675. They will also reduce the number of incoming graduate students by 400 and undergraduate students by 3000 students. The university is also trying to get super seniors who have enough credits to graduate, to graduate. They are also going to the extent to waive degree requirements for super seniors. The university is planning on hiring less part time lecturers and they are planning on freezing the salaries of the faculty and staff.
I chose this article because this article affects me and all the students and faculty of San Jose State. If they increase the tuition it will make it hard for a lot of people to pay for the tuition. A 10% increase in tuition may not seem like a lot but to some people like me it is considered a lot. The tuition increase can be blamed on the recent recession that the United States is facing. I use to think that the recession would not affect me as much, but it is starting to prove me wrong.
President Jon Whitmore states, “Limiting the number of students is not easy, working together, with thoughtful management, we will weather this storm.” Hopefully this will be the last tuition increase that I will have to face because one of my main reasons I came to San Jose State was because the tuition was more affordable than other universities, but if they continue on like this I do not think I will be able to handle it.
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Hey Allen, I thought this was only a rumor. You are right, this really isn't going to be easy for any of us who are struggling to pay tuition along with books and other expenses. This article was informative and to the point. What I would suggest though, is to try not to use the word "it" as frequently as you did. Maybe space out the time you use "it". The same goes for "also". Try not to use it in a sentences that are close to each other. Other than that, it was a good entry.
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