lack of funding

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi everyone, </p>

<p>I am excited that I got accepted into Berkeley this year, but one thing that I've come to take into account is the lack of funding for California state schools. There are budget cuts every year for education, and there isn't going to be any improvement for another 5-6 years. I've already heard that its really hard to get into classes and that's even common for people to graduate in 5 years. </p>

<p>I plan to test for haas, which isn't a guarantee. Also, with less money every year, haas's mandate that all its students graduate in 4 years isnt all a guarantee as well.</p>

<p>I was wondering if anyone can give insight on the impact of thr financial crisis. I really want to go to berkeley, but it seems unstable</p>

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<p>I have the same concerns as you, namely whether or not the quality of education that I receive at Berkeley will be maintained from the time I enter as a freshman to the time I graduate. Insights anyone on the effects of decreased funding for public universities?</p>

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<p>I spoke with an engineering student on Cal Day and asked her the exact same question. She told me the budget cuts were felt most in class size and maintenance of the dorms. She said the quality of education has never decreased-- just less remodeling of dorms and larger class sizes. She also says that as an engineering student, there isn’t a real concern about graduating in 4 years. I’m not sure about Haas though…</p>