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I took this post of another sight, i kept the parts i thought were intresting.  
and i was wondering what the people here thought of it.  
I think the writer makes some good points, about waste.  
Anyone have and ideas on how to save a tree at school?  
 
 
 
 
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Although the ultimate and apparent blame for expensive education is on George Bush (because it's his fault for everything) I wanted to go down the avenues and explore just what we need to fill a binder full of info. and begin a reformation of our College system.  
 
(1) I was thinking about this, and realize the most apparent and outrageous cost to go to college is, of course, book costs.  
 
First off, why are we chopping down trees to make college books when we live in a digital world where close to no one does not have access to a computer? USE E-BOOKS!!!! It saves trees and back ache.  
 
If there are necessary reasons to stick to paperbooks, then that's okay. But why are the books so damn expensive? And why are they replaced by new editions every quarter?!?  
 
 
(2) Tuition is through the roof! But my friend can come to class with me for free?!?  
 
I notice, if I want to, I can sit in and enjoy a nice lecture on astrophysics with a buddy. I could even go to every class with him. FOR FREE!!! I just won't get a grade at the end of the quarter. So, it's obvious that the education isn't what's valuable.  
 
The value is within the prestigous school's name on my degree. Why would a grade letter be more valuable than the information I've gathered? I mean, as long as my friend Well, the answer is most likely because "businesses" look at the school I've attended and the degree I've obtained. "AH YES" Business...  
 
(3) Illegal alien and other education grants offered at no cost- really!?! To tell you the truth, I believe those costs are carried over to the rest of the tuitions paid by the non-qualifying individuals. These programs are disasters in disguise.