Students 'own hi–tech gadgets' – new shock report
Writing about web page http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/5215944.stm
Yes, extraordinary news, isn't it?
The massive survey shows that:
Students increasingly own an expensive range of personal items such as MP3 players, iPods, laptops and widescreen televisions, a survey suggests. In 1996, students had possessions worth £1,900, compared with £2,900 now, the poll of 587 students indicated.
Nearly two–thirds of those surveyed by YouGov owned laptop computers, more than half had MP3 players, 48% owned DVD players, 12% had widescreen TVs and 6% owned PDAs.
Amazing information!
But then it is followed by a staggering piece of misinformation:
The findings come as students starting courses this autumn will have to pay up to £3,000 a year on tuition fees alone.
Implication – silly students are blowing a fortune on electrical goods and won't be able to pay their fees. Oh dear.
27 Jul 2006 07:47
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I reckon it's because of the following formula:
My time at uni now costs lots of money –> I have to work to get enough money to be able to afford uni –> All this working gets me down –> So I work just that little bit harder and buy something nice with the money –> MP3 player.
Or uni is now dominated by posh rich kids who can afford everything because of mummy and daddy.
27 Jul 2006, 12:00
I prefer the latter idea.
27 Jul 2006, 14:39
Nick Howes
Looking at the larger percentages, MP3 players and DVD players, it's important to note that these aren't necessarily expensive items. You can pick up a usable instance of either in the £20 range.
28 Jul 2006, 16:56
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