San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec




San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

Special Commentary: Why students shouldn’t have to buy their own scantrons

Students at San Diego State are expected to purchase their own scantrons for exams. This is frustrating.

As a nonresident, I am paying upwards of $396 per unit. Why wouldn’t a scantron be included in this price? Books are not included in the $396, so what is that money going towards?

A 50 cent scantron should be budgeted into the class cost.

Debt is already an issue many post grads face. At the very least the university could cover the small cost of a necessity — the scantron needed to take a test and pass the class. It’s a small way to ease the stress of school.

Buying scantrons before tests is an inconvenience and a hassle. It becomes just one more thing students have to budget time for.

There are bigger issues happening at SDSU. However, little changes like this can help students in the long run. A college student’s day can be made when someone gives them something as simple as a free drink. The school can make this small change to ease the burden on students, and make them happier and less stressed.

 

Ava Grubschmidt is a freshman studying public health.

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