Housing prices here at UTM leave students coming from a lower socioeconomic background at a disadvantage. Because of the lack of an affordable option which balances amenities with financial attainability, many students from lower-income brackets are either taking on more debt to cover the cost of living or staying in sub-optimal conditions that may adversely… Continue reading Campus housing puts pressure on poor students
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Should grad students have access to campus services?
As many students know, UTM has several different graduate programs and there are some questions posed about whether the graduates’ fees are too much when compared with undergraduates because they receive fewer benefits, such as not having access to the Recreation Center or the UTM Student and Health Counseling Services at their disposal. However, the… Continue reading Should grad students have access to campus services?
The textbook buyer’s crunch and how to avoid it
There is perhaps nothing more stressful, especially for first time students, than getting your textbooks at the beginning of the semester. These past few semesters on the UTM campus have been especially hard on students and teachers. Not only do refund checks come in later than in previous years, which makes it harder for students… Continue reading The textbook buyer’s crunch and how to avoid it