Seniors are suffocating from the pressure of universities

If you ever see a senior walking through the hallway in a foul mood, especially at this point of the year, the best advice I can give you is to leave him alone and walk away. It is already December of 2018, a Merry Christmas for many people around the world, but a deadly, gruesome month for the seniors ofSMIC-I.

December of 2018 was a month where many seniors who applied for early decision for top notch schools received news regarding their application status. As news of application spread to the parents, many parents began to apply pressure to their senior children. Getting accepted to a respected, elite university was one problem; however, going for scholarship was another. Many of the universities SMIC-I seniors applied to had expensive tuition and living costs, especially for those that were applying to universities situated in the states. Looking at alumni who live in expensive areas, high living costs force students to live in not the most ideal conditions as many have to skip breakfast and lunch to save up money. Having to earn a scholarship added more burden to the students as it meant that they had to overpower other outstanding students in terms of grade and other academic achievements. Many of these other competitors have support that exceeds that of some of SMIC-I students which make it harder for a scholarship.

The problem of high tuition costs existed even in previous years. Some even had to give up on enrolling to their dream school as the burden of expense was too much for their family to handle. It was especially true for those who already had their siblings enrolled into an elite university. These students had to give up on their hopes of going to the university they dreamed of since day one.

Featured image- Stressed out college student Photo Courtesy of College Parent Central

by Jason Lee