education 'consumers'

[maelorin]

i was informed last week that as a 'consumer of education services' i should expect to 'give value' for 'services rendered'.

by way of explanation, i have a rather substantial debt arising out of my university education. [15 years or so of hecs]

my response: "so do i get a refund if the services i 'consumed' failed to provide the advertised outcomes?"

<blank look ensues>

i continue: "you know, the not being considered employable by the 'employment market' despite having a 5.5 gpa average honours law degree?"

<blank look continues>

<brain engages>

"bwah!" and other chicken noises follow for nearly 45 seconds ...



'giving value' for 'services rendered' ... bwah!