Lots of terms are not complimentary -- like "old maid" or "crazy cat lady" -- but that does not make them accurate.
People who condemn the ivory tower (a place where you spent lots of time too, with all your fellowships and scholarships) forget all the public good that comes from our universities.
Here are a few things to remind you:
-Cancer treatment research
-Art shows
-Athletic events
-Concerts
-Libraries (which are open to the non-students)
-An educated citizenry (this is huge!)
-Environmental conservation
-Hospital services
-Employment
-All sorts of research (engineering, construction, medical, energy, etc.)
But yeah, Yppej, those are not really worth it. Be real here, Yppej.
I would agree that it is not a sacrifice and I have taught at Many public colleges and universities and unfortunately did not get any remuneration for education. But I guess the answer is to work for legisltion to get rid of programs you think are reverse Robinhood programs and work for free community college and undergrad.
Everyone sees things from their own vantage point and I doubt anyone's mind will be changed by discussing here.
The public cannot borrow books from my state university's library. The state universities are where connected people (including Whitey Bulger's brother) have pulled down fat cat salaries, retirements, and golden parachutes. That's one reason tuition is so high.
It varies by university. At Bama we had a public services librarian to serve community members who got community patron cards. Some universities offer a service to borrow through inter-library loan the university's collection. But something to remember is that all members of the public can enroll in the university and therefore use the library.
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