The Optimist

As the final week of classes approach, many students care about their grades and summer plans.

Some might think the semester went fast, but others might have been waiting for this day for a long time. Some might be expecting to get an 'A,' but others might have to retake the class.

However they did throughout the semester, they have paid the same amount of tuition. And what they should care about most is if they spent the money effectively.

This semester students paid $521 per credit, which costs about $7,815 to take 15 hours. This means each school day cost approximately $98, and it would increase if other fees are included (holidays are not excluded).

Also, the university has announced the tuition will go up after this semester. According to the ACU Web site, undergraduate tuition per semester hour will be $557 as of May 1. It will raise the total amount to take 15 hours to about $8,355, which means it will cost about $104 each day.

Needless to say, it costs a lot just to go to school for a day. I probably missed two or more whole days this semester, which means I wasted at least $200.

Look back at this semester, and think if your education was worth thousands of dollars.

Did you not skip or sleep in a class?

Did you complete all the assignments?

Did you learn anything at all?

Thousands of dollars are dedicated to each of your education; your parents, yourself or scholarships pay for it. If you knew how much it costs to attend a class or how long it takes to earn that money, maybe you will appreciate your education more.

Getting a good grade is one way to measure how serious you are about your education, but aslo being satisfied with what you've done during a semester shows how much you appreciate your opportunity to be in school.

When you come back to school in August, consider how much it costs to be there, to listen to professors or to educate yourself.

Email Shibata at optimist@acu.edu

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