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Home » University of California: Priceless

University of California: Priceless

By Royce Choi (Posted Nov 21, 2009)

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pen: $1.59
backpack: $28
used textbook: $60
dinner at home: $0.50
uc tuition fee increase: $1929
being unable to afford a college education: priceless

there are some things that money can’t buy
don’t let higher education be one of them



Royce Choi is a student at UC San Diego.




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