9/2 Half-tuition Policy

Dialog>> I can't afford the tuition this semester.

I may have to take some time off.
* take some time off: 휴학하다, 휴직하다.

I can't afford the tuition this semester.
* tuition: 등록금

Tuition has been rising every year!

I've been bending over backwards to save up enough money.

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Korea has one of the highest college tuition rates even among OECD member nations.
ex> My university has one of the lowest college tuition rates.

Universities are claiming that they need more funding to pay for faculty, facilities, and research.

Students are bending over backwards to make ends meet.
* bend over backwards: to do everything you can or make a great effort to do sth, especially to help sb, 매우 애를 쓰다.
* make ends meet: earn enough to pay your living expenses, 생계를 꾸리다, 먹고 살다.
ex> She is bending over backwards to support her kids.
ex> They can barely make ends meet.

Many students work part-time jobs on top of their full-time study load.
ex> Both my brothers used to work part-time jobs when they were young.
* on top of: ~의 위에
* study load: 학업량

This is why many started street protests and rallies demanding for change.
ex> We've been demanding for change for a long time.
* rally: 집회

Meanwhile, some politicians have been suggesting a half-tuition policy.

Critics are saying the plan is unrealistic.
ex> Never tell children their dreams are unrealistic.


@ I'll get around to it later.  나중에 할게.

1. Universities finally agreed to cut college tuition rates.
2. I'm bending over backwards to help him.
3. I can't make ends meet with my current salary.
4. This is a totally unrealistic proposal.