Jobless grad sues University for 70K tuition back. - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

dude1394 · 08-02-2009, 04:08 PM

Pretty funny...Also pretty creative. Higher education does need a little comeuppance I feel.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/08022009...ned_182607.htm

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She has given new meaning to a class-action lawsuit.

Trina Thompson gave it the old college try, but couldn't find work. Now she thinks her sheepskin wasn't worth her time, and is suing her alma mater for her money back.

The Monroe College grad wants the $70,000 she spent on tuition because she hasn't found gainful employment since earning her bachelor's degree in April, according to a suit filed in Bronx Supreme Court on July 24.

The 27-year-old alleges the business-oriented Bronx school hasn't lived up to its end of the bargain, and has not done enough to find her a job.

The information-technology student blames Monroe's Office of Career Advancement for not providing her with the leads and career advice it promised.

Kirobaito · 08-02-2009, 04:19 PM

I'd like to see just what kind of promises the school made with regards to employment. If they actually did, then they're pretty stupid.

My sister graduated with her bachelor's over two years ago and never found long-term meaningful employment. She went back to school to earn photography certification, and since then... still hasn't found meaningful employment. She's also not particularly willing to apply for less than her ideal job, though, which I blame wholeheartedly on her.

dude1394 · 08-02-2009, 04:30 PM

Something is awry when the cost of a university is immune to the economic cycles (up and up no matter what). Medical and Education are really messed up market-wise.

Kirobaito · 08-02-2009, 04:41 PM

Good God, we actually agree on something.

Usually Lurkin · 08-03-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dude1394

Something is awry when the cost of a university is immune to the economic cycles (up and up no matter what). Medical and Education are really messed up market-wise.

government subsidization?
college as job retraining in economic downturns?

left texas · 08-03-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dude1394

Something is awry when the cost of a university is immune to the economic cycles (up and up no matter what). Medical and Education are really messed up market-wise.

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Originally Posted by Kirobaito

Good God, we actually agree on something.

Fantastic!! Oh, we would all agree that we want the Mavs to win it all!!!

I also bet she would sue McDonalds if the coffee was to hot!

On a more serious side, I had a friend who completed his education (BS in Business) and was upset he could not find the type of job he wanted. One problem he was not willing to relocate. Yes, Abliene is a fairly decent size town, but when you are starting out, you must make sacrfices to obtain your goals. Nothing is guaranteed in life and just because you go to college does not mean you will be a CEO. Relentless persuing of a job or career will eventually pay off, because most of the people doing the interviewing can read people very well. With most companies using behavioral based interviews, it is amazing how many candidates just sit there and have no clue how to answer the questions. Most colleges have very good placement services that teach you what to prepare for in your interviews, but again it is amazing how many college grads come in unprepared and thus excluding themselves from consideration.

MX425 · 08-03-2009, 10:52 AM

College has become ridiculously priced. I attended Baylor and am learning the hardway you don't need a $80,000 dollar education. I paid for school with grants, loans, and scholarships, but uopn graduation had to settle for a job below my desired pay grade just so I could make bills. Now I have student loan companies beating down my door, and rightfully so, but all I can say is this is what I can pay.

What about the days when you could work your way through college? Not now. I would advise any young person or parents out there to think long and hard about where you attend school and what you would like to do. By all means, go to college as I cannot begin to explain the knowledge and life lessons I learned there, but there is nothing wrong with spending a couple years at home doing junior college to save money. Starting out in life as an adult is hard enough, but be careful not to put yourself behind they eight ball if it can be avoided.

92bDad · 08-03-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by left texas

Fantastic!! Oh, we would all agree that we want the Mavs to win it all!!!

I also bet she would sue McDonalds if the coffee was to hot!

On a more serious side, I had a friend who completed his education (BS in Business) and was upset he could not find the type of job he wanted. One problem he was not willing to relocate. Yes, Abliene is a fairly decent size town, but when you are starting out, you must make sacrfices to obtain your goals. Nothing is guaranteed in life and just because you go to college does not mean you will be a CEO. Relentless persuing of a job or career will eventually pay off, because most of the people doing the interviewing can read people very well. With most companies using behavioral based interviews, it is amazing how many candidates just sit there and have no clue how to answer the questions. Most colleges have very good placement services that teach you what to prepare for in your interviews, but again it is amazing how many college grads come in unprepared and thus excluding themselves from consideration.

With my two guys getting ready to start college, I must say that I agree with regards to the College Cost topic discussed.

So how do you hold the Colleges accountable when it comes to cost and subsequent fees charged back to the students, or in many cases the parents of those students?

I echo that we all want the Mavs to WIN!!!

As for the law-suit...pretty funny...let me see, take responsibiltiy for my life, and be willing to work based on what's available...or blame the institution that I paid for an education, thus passing the blame along and remain a victim.

I firmly believe, if an individual is WILLING to work, they can find a job, they can obtain an income and they can rise up through the ranks with endless opportunities. The students who show a willing heart within the context of a job/career interview will be given the opportunity.

But buyer beware...there are plenty of individuals who have learned how to con there way through life, and yes, this includes conning their way through an interview.

If I were to advise young students of anything, is to learn how to communicate within an interview perspective. Be willing to sacrifice on the short-term, in order to achieve your long-term goals.

One must pay their dues, in order to get to a position of influence.

dude1394 · 08-03-2009, 01:49 PM

I was talking to Kaplan online about an MBA. It was about 20K. UTD also quotes about 20K. Now something is quite screwey when an online university is charging the same amount as a brick and mortar school. So even in those two drastically different situations, the "price is fixed".

I believe there is some sort of price-fixing going on, voluntary but it would be interesting to see someone take those dudes to court to check out their fees.