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Where do we grow up? The purpose of a University education is not only to gain a qualification, but to grow and mature as a person. For our young students this is especially true. The Freedom of Association Bill will change that permanently. Under Voluntary Student Membership (VSM) the student experience becomes the university [...] Yet again the fees for study and student services have gone up. This year the rise seems more confusing than other years. There has been a rise in the tuition fee of 4%, the Government maximum, which many students would see as standard practice, but the rise in the students services levy is much greater [...] No matter which side of the fence you sit it is irrefutable that EXMSS (and other students associations) delivers services that save students. Save them from hardship, from anguish and from an education system that at times seems less than friendly. Each year EXMSS saves hundreds of students from dropping out of their studies. Even [...] What are the key issues for extramural students this year? Two key questions come to mind: will you have a place at university if you do not pass the majority of your semester one papers, and what new services do I get for the increase in student services levy? Question One – a matter of [...] Although alone you are connected As you are aware the Student Services Fee increases 100% for 2010 ($31 to $60). We discussed the rise with Massey and we felt they had good reasons for doing this: improved services was the focus. We then asked what the services were going to be, how many students will they [...] Brash’s Taskforce 2025 Report, which students are calling the Darkforce, calls for higher tertiary education fees, market interest on student loans… [...] Currently at select committee, the Freedom of Association Bill intends to make EXMSS membership something you will have to actively seek. [...] As President of EXMSS I am always interested in what services and benefits EXMSS can provide for you that will improve your overall learning experience. [...] |
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