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Pros and Cons on Student Membership Fee.
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Hello, everyone! 2019 is already here and the new semester has started. A new semester always brings high expectations for students. College life is one of the things that new students are especially excited about.

But before the freshmen’s dream of going to college can begin, there is a required payment of the student union fee to their departments. Therefore, paying the student union fee is a big topic of conversation for students every year, and more and more people are talking about paying it.

 

First of all, the student union fee is paid by freshmen to cover the costs of events and activities in their department over the 4 years of their college life. Although the price varies according to each department, it is usually about 200,00 won. The membership fee, which is not cheap, causes freshmen to agonize over whether to pay the fee or not. Students who have just entered university have already paid the high tuition, but that money doesn’t include activities in their department. So most students ask their parents for help to pay the fee because they do not have enough pocket money to pay it themselves.

 

There are differences of opinion about paying the membership fee. Some people think students don’t need to pay the fee. There are many students who are forced to ignore their seniors. That’s why most freshmen pay without even knowing what it is. Of course, it is often explained in detail how the student councils of their departments will use the money, but most departments simply explain it, stressing the disadvantages of non-payment of their fee and forcing them to pay their fees. So, most freshmen often pay their fee without thinking about it.

 

But as you progress through your college years, you think more about the fees you paid as a freshman and may begin to question what they were for. As I mentioned earlier, I don’t think there’s a problem if the student council of the department provides a detailed explanation of the fees for freshmen, holds a formal program for each semester, and publishes the details of it at the end of the semester’s regular general meeting.

However, as it is common in most departments to go beyond this progress, more and more students are regretting their payments and wanting a refund. But in some cases, they do get their money back, but most students graduate without being able to collect it. That’s why I think we need to think more carefully about paying the fees.

 

Others insist that students need to pay the fee to help ensure an active university life. The membership fee is used to make major events for students. Therefore, if students want to enjoy the events, they should pay the fee to their department. Once they have paid their fee, they have the right to enjoy all of the events.

 

We can think of many positive points about paying the fee. First, most departments hold an opening party for students. The party is paid for by the membership fee. However, some students who didn’t pay the membership fee can come to the party. If the department doesn’t mind that fact, it is unfair to some students who already paid the membership fee.

 

Second, there are accommodations for each department’s students. Also, facilities are paid for by the membership fee. The university can’t manage each department’s facilities; computers, desks, chairs, cabinets, sofas. So, instead of the university, each department should manage to fix or to provide facilities for students using the fees to cover the costs. Students who didn’t pay the fee can’t use some of the facilities in their department.

 

Third, some students have a lot of pressure to pay the fee in one payment. Most departments allow students to pay the fee over a term of years. So, the students don’t need to have a lot of pressure about the fee. If the students paid the fee, sometimes, departments can provide a special scholarship for students. However, scholarships are given to students who paid the fee in their department. When we see the advantages of paying the fee, it seems that doing so can make our university lives better.

 

Modern society is becoming increasingly individualistic and free. At a time when one's personality stands out and one's freedom of choice is in the spotlight, I think it is the student association's role to respect each student's choice and lead a fun college life together.

 

What do you think about the student union fees that are imposed on freshmen in the name of providing academic events? For someone who has a pure student mind, we have to remember that the money needed to pay the student union fees before the start of your freshman year is precious. The money must be used following fair and transparent procedures. I think the final step is to ensure that use of the membership fees is fully disclosed.

 

I think it's your freedom to choose paying fee. But it is also important to the role of the student council in their choices. I want you to think about it more carefully before paying your fees. Finally, welcome to Daegu University, I hope you enjoy your smart university life!

 

L.L.F reporter Hye-Min Shin, Ha-Yeong Yang


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