#10. Saying good Bye.

Dear my classmates and Ryan,

Hello there,
I cannot believe this is the last essay in essay class already.
Do you guys feel improved much in writing in English? I hope so.

First of all, I really appreciate Ryan's effort to break the chilly atmosphere of this class every week.I knew how much you try to make us comfortable. As you know, Korean is horribly shy, isn't it? Sincerely I loved your essay class except for the hard homework:) kkkkk.

Also, it would be better for us if you guys and I could get more chances to get closer each other in person. That's one thing I am sorry about. However, I could share some beneficial ideas of you on the internet. Thanks!

Despite lack of my creative ideas, I am writing this letter with all my heart. Forgive me plz, Ryan;) I wish you guys and Ryan all always be happy, Good luck and see you!

Jade

essay #9.

  Many of the university students living in Korea are suffering from paying their own tuition fee especially in the past five years. According to an article released by Korean Times, the elevated cost of higher education mainly drove a near-23 percent increase in household education costs during the five-year span. (Kim Tong-hyung, “university tuition pushes family finances to brink.”) The writer argues that a lot of students joined civic groups to oppose political parties which do not agree with reducing tuition fees. The students urge President Lee Myung-bak to take action as he promised to cut tuition in half during the 2007 election.

 

  Since I am a university student paying tuition fee for almost 4 years, I know how much the students feel uncomfortable to shoulder the burden of high tuition fee. However, I do not agree with the opinion that the government should cut tuition in half. First of all, it is common knowledge that the national debt is too huge to compensate the rest of the universities’ finances. If the dream comes true, it is obvious that all tax payers should be burdened by immensely high taxation. Also, students could be exploited by some political parties which want to win popularity. Actually, the presidential election is coming up in a year. The politicians would hold students’ hands on political purpose. So, experts are worrying about the consequence of this issue. I think students should fly at higher game.

(Kim Tong-hyung. “university tuition pushes family finances to brink.” Koreatimes. 12 June. 2011. 12 June 2011)
< http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2011/06/123_88769.html>