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Have American universities become too commercialized?

Question by DSCH: Have American universities become too commercialized?
It seems that the notion of “going to college” has been transformed from a previous intellectual pursuit to a more of a social pursuit where attending class is merely a part of the “experience.” The university is now expected to pander to the student’s cultural, social, religious and even sexual needs in hopes that the student may experience some transcendental moment of self-realization and self-discovery.

Would anyone else concur that attending college, particularly a four year institution, is being sold as a product (at a prodigious price) rather than offered as a service, whose primary aim is to better the minds of society?

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Answer by ♪Grrl~♫Rô©ķş~♪
I totally agree with u

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How do you feel about the increasing textbook and backpack weight and why?

Question by ♥green: How do you feel about the increasing textbook and backpack weight and why?
I want to know what others think about the rising weights of textbooks. I’m in eighth grade and the new books this year are all over 6 pounds. I’m writing an article about textbook weights and would like to know what other people think about this, since many students in middle school on average weigh 90-100 pounds, and it is recommended by AOTA that students should carry no more than 15% of their weight (13-15 pounds).

And please no “just wait until you get to college” remarks.

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Answer by keypointist
This is a great question because I am convinced that carrying heavy schoolbooks has caused me some neck and shoulder problems that I still have to deal with aged 31. I used to carry my back pack on one shoulder which was a stupid thing to do with hindsight. Even on two shoulders though I don’t think it’s good for kids.

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What is so wrong with boys playing with barbie dolls?

Question by : What is so wrong with boys playing with barbie dolls?
I am reminded what I learned while in College. “There are no boy things, and there are no girl things”. Why then, did the show “Primetime Live” act so astonished when no one at all objected to boys who play with dolls? I have a 4 year old, and one of the things he asked for, and received for Christmas was a Barbie doll. I see many boys at his daycare who are into Barbie dolls as well. Some of them will turn out to be gay, just as some of them are left handed. 10% of our population is.

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Answer by ♥PrettyLittleLiar
Because they then see a Barbie as a role model. Not that there’s anything wrong with effeminate men, but it’s gonna screw him up if he doesn’t have proper male role models.

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How does financial aid over the summer work?

Question by .: How does financial aid over the summer work?
My main question is: How much financial aid should you expect for 3 credit hours in the summer?

Let’s assume I have an EFC of 0.

The school would grant a maximum of $ 2,100 (through the Pell grant) for 8 credits over the summer.

And please, don’t give me a dumb answer like “check with your college.” I want to know about YOUR experience

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Answer by PETA
This is the experience I had getting the financial aid for my daughter for summer school this summer. She had already had a FAFSA on file for the year (required for summer financial aid). She had to go to her financial aid office and get a separate worksheet to fill out requesting it. For Staffords you need 12 undergrad and 6 grad credits. If you already received maximal stafford for the year outside of summer you will not get more. Pell grant recipients can get additional Pell if they have 6 or more credits for summer. Federal work study may also be offered. Her EFC is about 4000 and she got a Pell for about 1400 and offered loans for the rest of her full 12 credit summer of about 1700 as well. She is already in her second week of summer college already.

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