Be awakened by the reality of poverty.
Recently, a graduate student named Xiaonuo came to Peking University, but fell into the dilemma of having no dormitory and only renting a house. This incident has triggered a deep reflection on university dormitory policies and graduate student life.
Graduate's"No dorm days": Arnold's predicament had an impact.
Xiao Nuo, a graduate student from the countryside, was admitted to study at Peking University, but encountered the embarrassment of not having a dormitory. Faced with high rent, she had to accept the reality of paying 2,300 yuan a month. Counting tuition fees and living expenses, her financial burden can be imagined.
It's not"Arnold"In 2024, many universities will not have dedicated dormitories for part-time master's students or orientation students. This phenomenon suggests that graduate students"No dorm days"It has gradually become a trend.
Shortage of dormitories: The contradiction between the expansion of the university and the delay of the project.
One of the reasons for the shortage of dormitories is the continuous expansion of colleges and universities. The number of undergraduate students increased from 73,000 in 1999 to 805,000 in 2017. However, the dormitory has not grown in tandem, leading to increasingly prominent contradictions.
The university has chosen a simple solution to this contradiction, which is to force graduate students to rent off-campus housing. They claim that adult graduate students do not need to be confined to a school dormitory and can enjoy more privacy, but such a reason is worthless for students from poor families.
Financial pressure: a heavy burden between accommodation and rent.
The financial pressure between dormitory fees and rent is something that students have to deal with. The dormitory fee for an academic year is only 1,200 yuan, and in the case of off-campus rent, one month's rent exceeds a year's dormitory fee. This is a heavy burden for students from poor families.
The delay in the construction of school dormitories is also a problem. Due to limited financial resources, the construction of school dormitories mainly relies on self-raising or public welfare donations. Fearing the problems of borrowing too much, many universities are reluctant to build infrastructure easily, resulting in a shortage of dormitories.
Solution: Rent subsidy is a viable option.
In order to solve the problem of student accommodation, the school can consider issuing a rental subsidy. Some universities have already taken measures in this regard, such as Fudan University and Peking University, which are providing transportation subsidies of 800 yuan and 500 yuan per month, respectively. Although this measure does not completely solve the problem, it can at least alleviate the financial pressure on students.
Resonance and Reflection: New Challenges of Living Abroad.
Graduate students"No dorm days"It has aroused a wide range of repercussions and thoughts. Readers have left messages expressing their dissatisfaction with the tendency of colleges and universities to stop providing dormitories. It is believed that universities should think more about the needs of their students and come up with better solutions.
Conclusion. Arnold's experience sheds light on the reality of the increasing financial pressures of graduate life. Solving the dormitory problem requires the joint efforts of the university, ** and society to provide more support and subsidies so that all graduate students can successfully complete their studies. For this topic, readers are welcome to leave a message and discuss together.