Some colleges and universities do not arrange dormitories, netizen Can international student dormitories be treated equally?
Some universities do not offer dormitories'Netizen: Are the dormitories of international students the same?
In recent years, the increase in the number of master's students has made the problem of accommodation at some universities particularly prominent. Some universities have made it clear that they do not provide student dormitories for full-time master's students at the admissions stage. For example, Peking University has made it clear in its 2024 admission brochure for master's students that it does not provide dormitories for professional degree students. Nanjing University has also announced that it will not provide on-campus dormitories for professional degree master's students in 2024.
There is skepticism about this policy, especially given that university students are forced to rent their own apartments. Many people are unhappy with this decision because it makes it more difficult for students from middle-class families to afford college tuition.
First, not all families can afford to rent off-campus. How to pay the rent for an off-campus rental can be a serious problem for the children of the average family. There is often no affordable housing in the vicinity of universities, and students themselves have no regular income, so it can be difficult to rent an apartment off-campus. Even if several people rent a room, the cost of renting an off-campus apartment can be more expensive than the dormitory provided by the school, which is unaffordable for the average family.
Graduate study is already a financial burden for many families. If they are forced to live in rented accommodation outside the home, it means that only children from wealthy families can afford the tuition and living expenses of postgraduate study. Does this mean that children from ordinary families will lose the opportunity to pursue higher education?
Secondly, international students often enjoy more favorable university accommodation compared to domestic graduate students. This raises the question of whether domestic and international students are treated fairly. The university admits a large number of international students every year, and these students enjoy much better accommodation and living conditions than domestic students. If domestic graduate students are not able to obtain proper accommodation, does this mean that international students are treated more favorably?
It has been argued that domestic graduate student dormitories could be resourced by adjusting accommodation standards for international students, even if equivalent facilities cannot be provided. Unable to do this, it cannot be said that the university cannot provide adequate accommodation. There is still much debate about whether this unequal treatment is justified.
Third, if the university does not have a student dormitory, how can the safety of students be guaranteed? Although college students are working adults, they live in a relatively closed social environment. As a result, the safety and security of universities remains a top priority for students.
Living on campus provides a safer environment for students than renting an off-campus apartment. The campus environment is excellent, with 24-hour security and a dedicated person in charge of the student dormitory. In the event of an emergency, help can be obtained at any time. However, students who rent an off-campus property may face some security risks. Therefore, having students live in off-campus rental housing is not only a financial issue for parents, but also a safety issue for children. This situation is unacceptable.
From a university's perspective, there are a number of clear benefits to universities no longer offering student housing. First, universities no longer have to bear the cost of accommodation, saving on water, electricity, and other overheads, reducing operating costs. Second, universities no longer have to be responsible for student safety: if students live off-campus, safety is no longer a concern for universities. However, this practice is not good for students. Students face a greater financial burden, and more importantly, they have to move frequently and their safety is not guaranteed.
Although some foreign universities do not have dormitories, China, as a developing country, has no need to blindly follow the practices of foreign countries. Especially considering that most of Japan's universities are public universities, while universities in other countries are mostly private, and ** invests a lot of money in universities every year. Why can't these funds be used more for students at domestic universities? We need to think carefully about whether these funds are worth spending on international students.
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