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joeglow3

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19. Partially because we are a spoiled nation

Reply to Thespian2 (Reply #17)

Sun Oct 12, 2014, 01:13 PM

Oct 2014

Kids expect to have 24 hour workout facilities, swimming pools, elaborate living quarters, etc. this is one of the reasons costs have gotten so out of control. Dorm rooms aren't built like they used to be..

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German colleges offer free degrees to Americans [View all] LiberalArkie Oct 2014 OP

rec & kick MerryBlooms Oct 2014 #1

Kicking. Thank you. nt littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #2

Some details on studying in Germany: DetlefK Oct 2014 #3

All of that, PLUS the airfare... BlueEye Oct 2014 #11

Here's a link for masters degrees in English. Several are offered online riderinthestorm Oct 2014 #4

Not "all" by any stretch. meaculpa2011 Oct 2014 #5

The good ole USA was formerly the world leader and demanding everyone got a free education... loudsue Oct 2014 #6

Concerning education Thespian2 Oct 2014 #7

Really odd statement yeoman6987 Oct 2014 #9

The USA #1 Meme Is Growing Tiresome - Other Parts Of The World Have Surpassed The US cantbeserious Oct 2014 #10

Not in higher education! yeoman6987 Oct 2014 #12

In Keeping Student Costs Lower - Most Definitely - Other Countries Are Ahead cantbeserious Oct 2014 #14

Well if you only want about 25 percent to yeoman6987 Oct 2014 #15

Nonsense Comment In Context Of US Tuition Costs And Student Loans cantbeserious Oct 2014 #16

Could Thespian2 Oct 2014 #17

Partially because we are a spoiled nation joeglow3 Oct 2014 #19

So what ctsnowman Oct 2014 #8

Young Thor will start learning German, schnell! MannyGoldstein Oct 2014 #13

Speaking of beer... Here are two beer-centered games played at german universities: DetlefK Oct 2014 #18

We played a lazy version of Bierkastenlauf in college MannyGoldstein Oct 2014 #20