The Tuition Equation
I don't ever regret my decision of coming to study in the Uk because it has transformed me in many ways I couldn’t have imagined. But I do recognise my decision comes with the responsibility of paying £20,850 per year in fees and making sure I follow the rules (i.e: having good grades, etc).
One part of me disdains the fact that such huge amount was spent on me especially considering the fact that I could've learned most of what I was taught in my first year via the internet for free...
The other part of me looks at the bigger picture...At the end I could be a graduate from a Russel University while being part of the "Mechanical Engineering Degree Club Holders Society". I could have a chance to stay in this amazing country for a while or maybe imediately put what I've learned in the UK into use in my motherland.
Obstacles...
My first year at the University of Edinburgh was pretty much sponsored by external sources. However, with the recession that hit my country, which affected my main sponsor coupled with my not-so-good grades decreased my chances of getting new funding/support for the coming academic year. My mum on the other hand like the past few years before has been not been successful with her "financial investments". The fact that I had to send some of the money I made working over 2 jobs to pay for my younger brothers surgery means she's the last person I should be looking up to to pay my fees.
I once raised my tuition issue with her and all she could muster was let's looking up to God.
When I talked about her investment in a "ponzi scheme" which I clearly warned her about, she brushed the discussion aside.
I've managed to raise some money to go towards my tuition and accommodation for next year. However, this is not enough so I'd be reaching out to a certain number of companies/individuals to see how I'd benefit them so in turn they'd help support my tuition (I know nothing comes for free).
My logic is if I’m able to receive £10 each from 2000 companies/individuals that’d solve over 95% of my tuition problem.
I know this for sure...My plan could work or may not...but I'm going to try because I have no other option.
One part of me disdains the fact that such huge amount was spent on me especially considering the fact that I could've learned most of what I was taught in my first year via the internet for free...
The other part of me looks at the bigger picture...At the end I could be a graduate from a Russel University while being part of the "Mechanical Engineering Degree Club Holders Society". I could have a chance to stay in this amazing country for a while or maybe imediately put what I've learned in the UK into use in my motherland.
Obstacles...
My first year at the University of Edinburgh was pretty much sponsored by external sources. However, with the recession that hit my country, which affected my main sponsor coupled with my not-so-good grades decreased my chances of getting new funding/support for the coming academic year. My mum on the other hand like the past few years before has been not been successful with her "financial investments". The fact that I had to send some of the money I made working over 2 jobs to pay for my younger brothers surgery means she's the last person I should be looking up to to pay my fees.
I once raised my tuition issue with her and all she could muster was let's looking up to God.
When I talked about her investment in a "ponzi scheme" which I clearly warned her about, she brushed the discussion aside.
I've managed to raise some money to go towards my tuition and accommodation for next year. However, this is not enough so I'd be reaching out to a certain number of companies/individuals to see how I'd benefit them so in turn they'd help support my tuition (I know nothing comes for free).
My logic is if I’m able to receive £10 each from 2000 companies/individuals that’d solve over 95% of my tuition problem.
But no one genuinely owes me anything...
I know this for sure...My plan could work or may not...but I'm going to try because I have no other option.
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