Calling it like I see it

Colin Miley, Managing Editor

 

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Monday,
October 17
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Ok, my hatred for the BC Liberals is well-documented in this paper. It burns my tongue
to say this, but the “loan forgiveness” I received last week was the most welcome thing
any political body has ever done for me.

After reading the Vancouver Sun last week, I called the hotline to get my “new loan”
total, and quickly got through to an operator. I couldn’t believe I wasn’t on hold for ten
minutes, hung up on twice, and then placed in automated purgatory before getting
through. The fellow on the other end of the line was polite and helpful. He also bore
smashing good news.

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As a single parent, and recent graduate of the Print Futures Program here at
Douglas, I am currently carrying the better part of $15,000 in student loans. I had some
savings and some stocks that I put towards my first semester and towards my living
expenses, but my courseload precluded me from working. After this week, my new bal-
ance is closer to $9,000. That’s two fifths of my total owing. For a five-semester pro-
gram, I now owe under $2,000 per semester. That includes living, school, bills, and all
other expenses.

In my opinion, that’s pretty reasonable for post secondary education. And I hate to
say it, but it looks like I have the BC Liberals to thank for it.

 

  
  

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