A
Free Education
Teixeira
February
16th, 2020
Now imagine not having the opportunity to
pursue a further education after high school. Many would agree that a good education
is important for a bright future. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford a post-secondary
education. The transition into free tuition would be good idea for British
Columbia, because a higher education should not be considered a luxury where
only those who can afford college may attend but should be opportunity for anyone
with curiosity. A higher education is important within today’s society because
it provides an open door for more careers than you would get with only a high-school
diploma. I believe that modern school
fees truly limit the protentional of many young students in British Columbia.
Currently, many students have been more likely
to choose a major that have a more lucrative income. According to Ellen Andersen
from College Raptor, students who go down this path often astray from their
true passions and actual areas of interests. If shelling out thousands of
dollars for an education was no longer a factor, students would be able to relax
and gain the freedom in choosing an area of study that interests them without constantly
being concerned of needing a large payback associated. With this, many students
would find enjoyment within their studies, causing an increase in devotion and
chances of them finishing their degrees. The opportunity for students to study
without the large bill of a college education would allow for an increase of attendees,
and therefore creates a more educated workforce and a higher population of
those with better critical thinking skills.
All in all, having a tuition free post-secondary
education in British Columbia would allow students to not have a constant reminder
of repaying student loans in the future, but rather be able to attend college pursuing
in an area of study freely. This way students can focus on their studies and long-time
goals that are beneficial for them. So how can we fix this? The provincial government
should attempt in providing a source of open discussion as a voice for today’s
younger citizens regarding tuition fees and take any necessary action forward.
Sources:
“The
Pros and Cons of Tuition-Free College” by Ellen Andersen
https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/affordability-college-cost/pros-cons-tuition-free-college/
