we actually pulled it off and the administration agreed to freeze the housing rates. i cant believe how many people showed up for this but we really did it. im going to keep an eye on things to make sure the maintenance issues finally get addressed too.
August 18, 2015
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We, the students of SCAD are asking for a fair price for the resident halls.
We understand the premium mark some of this dorms have in comparison with other schools residences but the increment in the price from Spring 2015 to Fall 2015 does not reflect the reality form living in SCAD resident halls.Just to mention an example, in Oglethorpe residence hall the elevator was broken for the entire quarter and the attempts of fixing the old elevator resulted in evacuations due to the emission of smoke by this old elevator engine. We also would like to mention that living off campus takes some of your scholarship off which for some student mean have to re evaluate their permanence in this formidable institution.
Students of SCAD.
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July 20, 2015
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I had to move off campus because I can't afford it. Not to mention I get more bang for my buck living off campus. I get a kitchen my own room and bathroom and I only pay a little under half of what I paid to stay in the dorms. I would've liked to stay on campus but I just couldn't.
This is definitely a problem at SCAD. If you go to other colleges, students want to stay on campus because they are kept up and are generally cheaper than living off campus would be. SCAD's dorms aren't kept up very well and are significantly more expensive than living off campus. This is why such a large majority of students move off campus their after freshman year. It shouldn't have to be like that.
I agree mostly because of the scholarship loss issue. They have tied so much of my scholarship money into living on campus that I can't actually afford not to, which while part of the college experience should not be tied into it so much. I am now stuck going to Oglethorpe house next year, which is actually smaller than many of the freshman dorms simply because I am trapped on campus and will only be a sophomore so I can't get into the better dorms.
I filed many maintenance requests for issues I didn't cause and only one of those was actually fixed. I was paying too much for housing for that to be the case...
I would have to agree that housing is a bit over priced. I understand new forms are being built and they may be nice but not everyone is going to get into that new building and with the disrepair of the older buildings I think a price raise will move even more kids off campus like I did the first year.
Those high prices are hurting the economy. High gas prices and war is part of the problem they economy is in such bad shape.
SCAD is expensive
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we actually pulled it off and the administration agreed to freeze the housing rates. i cant believe how many people showed up for this but we really did it. im going to keep an eye on things to make sure the maintenance issues finally get addressed too.
August 18, 2015
Final supporters
We, the students of SCAD are asking for a fair price for the resident halls.
We understand the premium mark some of this dorms have in comparison with other schools residences but the increment in the price from Spring 2015 to Fall 2015 does not reflect the reality form living in SCAD resident halls.Just to mention an example, in Oglethorpe residence hall the elevator was broken for the entire quarter and the attempts of fixing the old elevator resulted in evacuations due to the emission of smoke by this old elevator engine. We also would like to mention that living off campus takes some of your scholarship off which for some student mean have to re evaluate their permanence in this formidable institution.
Students of SCAD.
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Reached 100 supporters
July 20, 2015
15 Comments
I whole heartedly believe the dorm prices are unproportional for the space, quality, and upkeep of the dorms. Not to mention how rediculous it is they SCAD cuts A THIRD of your scholarships for moving off campus, and even then, off campus housing is cheaper. Paula, if you are listening, take a break from being the highest paid college President and take a closer look at what you are offering. Sincerely, every SCAD kid ever.
I had to move off campus because I can't afford it. Not to mention I get more bang for my buck living off campus. I get a kitchen my own room and bathroom and I only pay a little under half of what I paid to stay in the dorms. I would've liked to stay on campus but I just couldn't.
This is definitely a problem at SCAD. If you go to other colleges, students want to stay on campus because they are kept up and are generally cheaper than living off campus would be. SCAD's dorms aren't kept up very well and are significantly more expensive than living off campus. This is why such a large majority of students move off campus their after freshman year. It shouldn't have to be like that.
I agree mostly because of the scholarship loss issue. They have tied so much of my scholarship money into living on campus that I can't actually afford not to, which while part of the college experience should not be tied into it so much. I am now stuck going to Oglethorpe house next year, which is actually smaller than many of the freshman dorms simply because I am trapped on campus and will only be a sophomore so I can't get into the better dorms.
I filed many maintenance requests for issues I didn't cause and only one of those was actually fixed. I was paying too much for housing for that to be the case...
I would have to agree that housing is a bit over priced. I understand new forms are being built and they may be nice but not everyone is going to get into that new building and with the disrepair of the older buildings I think a price raise will move even more kids off campus like I did the first year.
Those high prices are hurting the economy. High gas prices and war is part of the problem they economy is in such bad shape.
SCAD is expensive
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I whole heartedly believe the dorm prices are unproportional for the space, quality, and upkeep of the dorms. Not to mention how rediculous it is they SCAD cuts A THIRD of your scholarships for moving off campus, and even then, off campus housing is cheaper. Paula, if you are listening, take a break from being the highest paid college President and take a closer look at what you are offering. Sincerely, every SCAD kid ever.