Uh, what you're talking about doesn't qualify as 'fundamental resources'. Fundamental resources are the research labs and sports teams that bring in FUNDING. Your dollars aren't shit compared to what *those* bring in. Not to mention that, if you're motivated, you'll be taking advantage of those research facilities, too. At Cal, you'll have a better chance to graduate with published research under your belt than most other college students - that's light years more important than a bit of discomfort on the floor.
Speaking of sitting on the floor - You can get a cushion for 5-10 bucks. You can buy chalk pretty cheap, too. These are not game-ending issues. Get off your high horse.
I'm from Cali and I considered UCs, but decided they weren't the right choice for the academic program I had planned. I'm in DC right now, might be headed back to UCLA on fellowship next fall.
My school is world-class for what I study, but our endowment is tiny, our tuition is huge, and our undergrad infrastructure (the sort of minor complaints you're mouthing here) is crap. You know what? It's not a big deal. I'm getting my money's worth. If you don't think you're getting yours, you have tons of other options out there.
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CA Students File Ballot Initiative to Freeze Tuition
California students today filed an unprecedented ballot initiative with the Attorney General that would freeze tuition increases at University of California and California State University schools for five years, and to tie tuition increases to the price of inflation after the freeze expires.
The initiative raises new funds to ensure the continued quality of undergraduate education at these schools by imposing a 1% tax on the wealthiest California residents, and creates a panel of students and parents that will review how this new revenue is spent.
According to a survey by the Public Policy Institute of California, more than 80% of Californians that were polled are worried about the cost of higher education, but the campaign will still be fighting an uphill battle. While most ballot initiatives in California are bankrolled by large donors and rely on paid canvassers, this campaign is working with a smaller budget and organizing students and other volunteers to collect the signatures needed to put the measure on the ballot.
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Speaking of sitting on the floor - You can get a cushion for 5-10 bucks. You can buy chalk pretty cheap, too. These are not game-ending issues. Get off your high horse.
I'm from Cali and I considered UCs, but decided they weren't the right choice for the academic program I had planned. I'm in DC right now, might be headed back to UCLA on fellowship next fall.
My school is world-class for what I study, but our endowment is tiny, our tuition is huge, and our undergrad infrastructure (the sort of minor complaints you're mouthing here) is crap. You know what? It's not a big deal. I'm getting my money's worth. If you don't think you're getting yours, you have tons of other options out there.