The other day I over heard some of my fellow classmates debating the idea of reforming the governments financial aid protocol for students because students are receiving more financial help from the government they actually need. Its an interesting argument for both sides. Obviously, as a student, I feel that education is an invaluable investment which the government would be wise to continue funding. Even though I feel this way, I do recognize that there are students out there that use their financial aid to fund trips, gifts, and other discretionary expenditures that have no bearing on paying for school. I think, the internet has helped facillitate the argument that students are given too much government money. My thought is this, many students advertise this on social networking sites like facebook through pictures and status updates. Bizarly, facebook targets students with sometimes personal and appealing advertising. One wesbite, studentuniverse.com makes traveling for students affordable with higher discount rates on airfair. The internet gives students more opportunity to spend their financial aid, and it gives them more opportunity to broadcast it.
I think money is money, and if you get a loan its up to you to be responisble with it. Its none of my business to comment on how people spend money. I am writing this only because I think some students further the 'reformists' by the questionable decisions they make on the internet. Money for education is fantastic and I hope it continues.
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