I interviewed my roommate, Soo H Ahn who is 28years old and an international student from South Korea. Ahn has spent over 7years in the U.S from language school, and community college to San Jose State University, she is attending right now. Because of the facts, she becomes a one of the most suffered people by California education budget cuts.
Hye S. Han( H): Please tell me about your life in California as a student.
Soo H. Ahn(A) : It’s very competitive. Many students study so hard. The California residents have a strong passion of education, so most of schools have high standard education level. I hope I can graduate soon.
H: Ok, for 2009, there are education budget cuts of California, you already know. Do they affect your life although you are not a California resident? If they do, what changes occur?
A: Yes, I think it affects a lot. I pay 3tims more tuition fee than resident because I am not a California resident. Moreover, I need to pay more in this year because of the education budget cuts of California. Actually, I paid over $7,000 for 15 units.
H: Do you have any expectation to the California government for reducing education tuition?
A: Of course I hope the California government should reduce the education tuition for all students, especially for international students. I am scary a lot because the education fee will go up again.
Hye S. Han( H): Please tell me about your life in California as a student.
Soo H. Ahn(A) : It’s very competitive. Many students study so hard. The California residents have a strong passion of education, so most of schools have high standard education level. I hope I can graduate soon.
H: Ok, for 2009, there are education budget cuts of California, you already know. Do they affect your life although you are not a California resident? If they do, what changes occur?
A: Yes, I think it affects a lot. I pay 3tims more tuition fee than resident because I am not a California resident. Moreover, I need to pay more in this year because of the education budget cuts of California. Actually, I paid over $7,000 for 15 units.
H: Do you have any expectation to the California government for reducing education tuition?
A: Of course I hope the California government should reduce the education tuition for all students, especially for international students. I am scary a lot because the education fee will go up again.
