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Issue date: 4/16/09 Section: Opinions
New credit hour threshold unfair to current students
The Board of Regents' decision to increase the full-time credit hour requirement to 15 hours is completely unfair. I came into to the University with AP credits, studied abroad over the summer, and have taken over 15 hours during several semesters.During my senior year, I planned to take 12 hours in the fall and 13 in the spring, because I only need 25 more hours to graduate. Taking less than 15 hours also allows me time to work a part time job, 20 hours a week. If I take 15 hours a semester next year, I will run out of HOPE hours.
I planned my college career based on a 12 hour a semester requirement. Why should I be punished for working hard and getting ahead? The new requirement does not make sense for anyone, and it certainly should not be applied toward current students.
Sean Dolan
Junior, Roswell
International Affairs and French
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posted 4/16/09 @ 10:26 AM EST
Welcome to the real world Sean. I held a FULL time job, and 15 hrs a semester all the way through school. It was not that bad. Hate to break it to ya, but its no longer considered working hard if you slack off at the end. (Continued…)
not true
posted 4/16/09 @ 4:00 PM EST
Sean,
I am sorry that you have been misinformed by the Red and Black and your peers. The redefinition of what a "full-time student" is does not affect you. (Continued…)
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