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If you could go to college for free, would you value the learning experience the same as if you had to pay for it yourself?

Or would you not take the classes and getting good grades as seriously?
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marisaupa
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Marked as Best! October 31, 2009 01:38 AM
While I attended university I remember the people that came from privileged homes, as well as those who were there on full scholarships, and those that had to work part-time jobs just to cover tuition and there living expenses.

Personally, I never saw one group in particular overshadow the other in the sense of maximizing the educational experience.

From all three groups I saw people that were dedicated to the point of extremes in excelling in their studies, I also saw others that did just enough to get by, and those that were totally indifferent towards the substance of their education.

I believe, how you paid for education does not play as large a role as one might expect in terms of maximizing its value. A personal desire to succeed and improve oneself are probably more determining of that.
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maestra912
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October 30, 2009 03:21 AM
I curently go to college for free thanks to federal financial aid. I am in the United States, and the financial aid does not include the tuition exemption I receive due to my visual impairment.
I value my classes just as much if not more than the ones who attend college and pay their own way. I now take my classes just as seriously as the next student and consider my education a top priority.
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thebandit
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October 30, 2009 03:38 AM
Of course I would. The content of the classes, and my treatment of said classes, has absolutely nothing to do with how much I am paying or not paying. In fact, the "consumer" model of education really isn't a good way to look at it, at least as far as learning goes. It's not about how much you're paying, and learning isn't something you pick up at a store. It's about the mental effort you put into it, and money shouldn't affect that at all.

That said, it'd sure be nice to go to college for free!
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menergy
menergy
October 30, 2009 10:01 AM
Of course I would. We value learning not by the amount of money we pay to get it but by the goal we are going to reach with this learning.
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lisak52
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October 30, 2009 11:44 AM
OK that is a good one!

At my age 36,I would find it just as valuable because I would really appreciate it.The cost of schooling is INSANE! I wish someone would say"here,have this education on me and make the best out of it you can" I would study and work so hard to show how greatful I really was. I would be a A+ student no matter how hard I had to work!

I believe teenagers may not appreciate it so much though.
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ilovebookz
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October 30, 2009 01:58 PM
I would value it more, because if you get grants to pay for your college education you have to maintain a certain GPA, so you really have to keep your nose to the grindstone because you know there are many other people that deserve a great college education but can't afford it, so if you get to go for free you better make sure you are taking it seriously, paying attention, and above all else be thankful that you had the opportunity to get the education that a college provides to land a successful job.
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