Hello all,
Recently went on an open day with my dd. We were shown around one of the accommodation blocks by a 2nd year student. He asked if anyone had any questions about the halls or uni itself.
I asked politely "How much are accommodation costs in 2nd year?"
To which the guy snapped "that is a very personal question!! I don't feel comfortable in answering that"
I was so shocked. Every other time I've asked this at uni days with my various children the student helpers have said something like "I pay XY" or usually "between P-T but obviously it varies", not a problem.
I meekishly replied that I was asking in general about how much an average would be for rent not about his personal costs... to which he spat "that is very rude!! You don't ask such things like that on open days".
It really did put us off and ruin our day. His whole attitude stank of false entitlement.
My dd and I were so confused, the other student helper looked mortified. One parent chipped in that it was a fair question where as a 'wannabe type' told us that it was unfair to ask about 2nd year costs.
I really do not understand why he took such offence to a general question, it's a valid concern.
This was at a top 5 university, very much known for it's rahness but never have I met such a rude, arrogant and condescending student 'helper'.
Do I live under a rock or how is it unreasonable to ask about this?
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cornwall1900 · 12/03/2017 10:49
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