Current and former university students in Australia are expressing their dissatisfaction with the tertiary education system, particularly regarding the high costs and perceived lack of value in their degrees. Many students report feeling pressured to attend university, only to find that their degrees do not guarantee employment or are not worth the tens of thousands of dollars spent. The frustration is compounded by the rising student loan debt, with some graduates feeling like they are merely 'cash cows' for universities.
Students have highlighted that many courses feel outdated and irrelevant to current job markets, with some claiming that they learned more from social media than from their university classes. The rising costs of education, which can exceed $50,000 for certain degrees, have led some to drop out due to financial concerns. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence in learning and the outsourcing of academic work have raised questions about the integrity and effectiveness of the current educational framework.
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