The
dictionary defines a student as one who is enrolled and/or attends classes at a
school, college or university. What OC transpo forgot to read was COLLEGE.
This
year, they have restricted the student price to those who are 19 years or
younger. This is perfect for any student in high school. Even college students!
That is, if they are going directly into college from high school. OC transpo
is trying to tell me that because I am a 21-year-old going to college, they
don't see me as a student? I now pay 20$ extra a month. How is that even close
to being fair?
They
shouldn't generalize students. A student should not be defined by their age
and, to some extent, their choices in life. I understand that they greatly accommodate
the university student. They offer 60% off a month with the student UPass. Did
this overly generous offer leave them with even less money than they
anticipated last year? Is this why they made the poor choice to put an AGE
LIMIT to students? Mind you, I do realize that university students pay double the tuition fees than we do at college and a lower bus rate is the least they can offer. However, its the principle of the matter that is jeopardized. Clearly, a lot of people are suffering in consequence. That feeling of not being at par with a certain
standard should not be used along with your age and academic status. It's just plain rude.
Even
on the radio you can head an add from the Algonquin College student board
insisting that this new rule is outrageous. This issue is getting bigger and
bigger and I can only hope that something changes. An organization, whether it
is a public service or not, should not have the RIGHT to make me feel like crap
for changing my academic route. Where their PR at? Seriously...
DD
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