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What decisions might this family need to make regarding education expenses?
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Useful Words/Phrases
- tuition fees
- student loan debt
- financial aid
- scholarships
- cost of living
- accessible education
- education reform
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Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- Why do you think the cost of higher education is increasing in many countries?
- What impact do high tuition fees have on students and their families?
- Have you ever considered applying for a scholarship? Why or why not?
- Do you think free higher education is a realistic goal? Why or why not?
- How does the cost of education influence a student’s career choices?
- What do you think governments can do to reduce the burden of student loans?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Tuition fees: How would you ask about their impact?
Situation:
2. Student loan debt: How would you ask about its effects?
Situation:
3. Scholarships: How would you ask about their importance?