much ado about international fees 2

Part Two: The Plan

If elected as International Students Representative, I plan to propose for a revised international students fees structure to the university.

I also believe that the university should be more forthcoming in notifying international students with regards to a decision on whether and how much to increase international student fees is in the process of being made.

Decisions to increase international student fees are made during the academic year when international students are in the country. I feel that is necessary that the university affords respect to the international student community by notifiying them in advance and asking for their feedback to gauge the potential impact of a fees increase.

As for the revised fees structure plan mentioned above,

I will propose to the university to take into account and forecast possible increases in costs and inflation every year and set fees for students so they remain the same for the minimum duration of the course.

I will also propose to the university that if the student is eligibile and wants to pursue an Honours course after the minimum duration of study is complete, the fees should also remain the same as when the student firts enrolled.

Increases should not apply every year but only if the student takes longer than the minimum duration of the course and if the student decides to change course halfway through.

I cannot promise that this will happen but I believe this plan is a small step forward in tackling the issus against fees increases.

I am a confident public speaker and I speak fluent English. I will ensure that your views, thoughts, and feelings are expressed in a clear manner and that hopefully the university will have some heart in listening to our opinions.