With any generation there are always a set of issues that seem to foreshadow the end of the world. That has been the case since the birth of this nation and somehow, we always manage to adapt, survive, and ultimately prosper. This current crisis is no different. In 20 years, all of this nonsense will have been forgotten, everyone on this board will have survived, and the next generation will be complaining about something else. So calm down, notice it’s a another beautiful sunny day in SD, notice your wife and kids are happy and beautiful, have a beer and go watch football.
Regarding the UC student diatribe, my response is anyone attending UC should feel extremely fortunate. All UC campuses except Merced are ranked in the top 100 nationwide. Admission rates into the flagship campuses of UCB and UCLA are in the 20% range with typical GPAs of 4.3 and SAT well above 2000. Academic reputation, research, rigor, etc. are all top notch on par with the Ivys and other elite institutions, yet the average annual tuition is still at the incredible bargain price of around 8K (25K all inclusive). Unless they choose a major like Philosophy, most of these kids will eventually secure a well paying job. While the timing for the proposed 30% tuition hike couldn’t be worse, one needs to keep in mind that the life cycle return on their educational investment is unbeatable by any measure. If any of the protesting UCLA students wish to give up their admission spot, I guarantee you that there are 100 waiting in line willing to pay double.
