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Thread ID: 109476	2010-05-10 04:16:00	does everyone have to belong to a students' association?	lance4k (4644)	PC World Chat

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883563	2010-05-10 04:16:00	Bill will give students the right choose not to join students' associations: www.nzherald.co.nz I never even knew it was mandatory to join in the first place. So does everyone who goes to university have to join one and pay?	lance4k (4644)
883564	2010-05-10 04:25:00	The NZ Union of Students' Associations opposes the bill because a voluntary regime would virtually guarantee its members a plunge in membership and a dramatic fall in income. It points to Australia, where association fee income fell 95 per cent after membership was made voluntary in 2007You dont say :rolleyes:	wainuitech (129)
883565	2010-05-10 04:31:00	When I was studying I think it was compulsory for full time students, but voluntarily for part time students. I cannot remember if SA fees could be done on the loan. I've always paid SA fees every year ... Err .. you don't join one. There is only one choice :D Althou at elections you have the option of voting or even put yourself forward. Talk about flash these days. When I was at uni, I had my Kathmandu polar fleece and a Malaysian made zip in jacket that was semi rain resistant. Took 1 or 2 taxi from the 6 or 7 years and no buses, walked everywhere. Ok, I had my $5 Ben Rumble cellphone with a $15 plan per month :p A second hand laptop bought via the (then) Evening Post newspaper's classifieds. 33.6k internet connection was supposed to be grand. I only got my first car after 15yrs of learning to drive.	Nomad (952)
883566	2010-05-10 04:36:00	its something like $500 a year at vic, but i dont seem to get anything out of it, so i'd rather have the option not to join.	GameJunkie (72)
883567	2010-05-10 05:40:00	its something like $500 a year at vic, but i dont seem to get anything out of it, so i'd rather have the option not to join. Are you thinking of the Tui Beer Club? "VUWSA Levy As a student at Victoria you are automatically a member of VUWSA and pay an annual membership subscription, which is set by students at a general meeting of VUWSA. This is a universally charged levy and is paid when you pay your course fees to the University. In 2010 the VUWSA Levy (GST inclusive), as set by a General Meeting of the Association, is: * Students studying more than 60 points – $139.20 * Students studying 60 points or less (66%) – $91.85 * Distance students (33%) – $45.90" www.vuwsa.org.nz	PaulD (232)
883568	2010-05-10 05:44:00	You can opt out, but your levy will be donated to a charity of your choice. From Paul's link	plod (107)
883569	2010-05-10 05:46:00	When I was studying I think it was compulsory for full time students, but voluntarily for part time students. I cannot remember if SA fees could be done on the loan. I've always paid SA fees every year ... Err .. you don't join one. There is only one choice :D Althou at elections you have the option of voting or even put yourself forward. Talk about flash these days. When I was at uni, I had my Kathmandu polar fleece and a Malaysian made zip in jacket that was semi rain resistant. Took 1 or 2 taxi from the 6 or 7 years and no buses, walked everywhere. Ok, I had my $5 Ben Rumble cellphone with a $15 plan per month :p A second hand laptop bought via the (then) Evening Post newspaper's classifieds. 33.6k internet connection was supposed to be grand. I only got my first car after 15yrs of learning to drive. Yeah kids these days seem to have it so easy, even many school kids these days have a flashish cars. When I was at vic, I almost always walked everywhere, and didn't get much benefit for the student association, although I wasn't at the main campus. However I don't think it was that expensive when I was there. We however had to pay interest on our loans, even when studying.	robbyp (2751)
883570	2010-05-10 06:05:00	Interest on loans - that was right. I heard people are complaining when they may get $50 added. Would they prefer the $50 or interest free :p I know some people who went to Vic uni, bought a car park slot at the main campus, they cannot even get themselves organised, at times they come back home saying no carpark lefts or I got a ticket or I was late ....	Nomad (952)
883571	2010-05-10 14:47:00	Yeah kids these days seem to have it so easy, even many school kids these days have a flashish cars. When I was at vic, I almost always walked everywhere, and didn't get much benefit for the student association, although I wasn't at the main campus. However I don't think it was that expensive when I was there. We however had to pay interest on our loans, even when studying. Yes so easy indeed. Higher fees, working part-time jobs. God, a life everyone wants eh?	beeswax34 (63)
883572	2010-05-11 03:57:00	Why do we have to pay for the VUWSA? anyone know?	Gangplank (15719)
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