# FILE NAME: 00000570.soc # TITLE: Does the government need to subsidize university tuition? [2b0ce4cb002316dbb5b00c46a28ba0cb] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 3 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - The government should subsidise university tuition fees for all. Without subsidised tuition, access to education will be determined by wealth. This leads to a society that is discriminatory, leading to disparities in wealth. Subsidised tuition fees lead to a more educated and enlightened society, thus improving the country as a whole. The educated populace of a country with subsidised education pay more tax, which can go towards further education. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - The government should subsidise university tuition fees for all. Without subsidised tuition, access to education will be determined by wealth. This leads to a society that is discriminatory, leading to disparities in wealth. Subsidised tuition fees lead to a more educated and enlightened society, thus improving the country as a whole. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - The government should subsidise university tuition for all. Education for all is a human right. Subsidising university tuition is a step in the right direction towards a more equal and fair society. There is currently a discrepancy between students who attend university and those who do not, based on their socioeconomic status. This has been proven to have a long-term impact on their earnings, and thus, their standard of living. Subsidising tuition fees will lead to an educated and enlightened population, which is crucial to the success of the country as a whole. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - The government should subsidise university tuition fees for all. Without subsidised tuition, access to education will be determined by wealth. This leads to a society that is discriminatory, leading to disparities in wealth. Subsidised tuition fees lead to a more educated and enlightened society, thus improving the country as a whole. Conclusion: My experience in the small group activity has provided me with a great deal of insight. While working with a small group of people on the task of formulating a consensus statement I have learned a great deal about myself, and I have learned a great deal about the nature of small groups. The most important insight I have gained is that small group dynamics are absolutely crucial to the success of a small group. In addition, I have learned that while all small groups are different, they also all share some commonalities. While working in a small group, one of the most important characteristics that I learned about myself is my own personal work ethic. I learned that I am very hard working, and that I have a very strong desire to succeed. In addition, I learned that I am very attentive and focused. However, I also learned that sometimes 3: 3,1,2,4 1: 3,4,1,2 1: 4,3,1,2