Germany and the Scandinavian countries.
While the German system is 'free at the point of service' employees pay around 7% of their earnings every month directly towards it. That is a considerable sum.
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Germany and the Scandinavian countries.
Yeah, makes sense really. As a condition for free tuition in STEM subjects they have to work in the UK for five years. Just common sense.
While the German system is 'free at the point of service' employees pay around 7% of their earnings every month directly towards it. That is a considerable sum.
NHS 'Free at the point of service'.
It isn't. It's paid for via taxation.
*sigh*
There is a reason why i said "Free at the point of service" and not "Free".
In many countries you fund the health care system both indirectly through taxes but also at the point of service.
Don't misconstrue my argument. Not once have I referred to university loans equaling bone crushing poverty.
To say £30k worth of debt 'isn't ideal' is a complete understatement in my opinion. It's a huge amount of money, and something I would be looking to eradicate if I had any power.
If that person leaves university and goes onto to become a doctor/teacher or even somebody who pays a higher level of tax than they would've otherwise then it is definitely of benefit to you and the country.
How much different is that to the percentage of tax we each pay towards the NHS?
So cultural richness adds nothing to the country's wealth and well-being?
"Cultural richness".
Have you seen the things they do in drama classes?
In answer to your question: No. Not compared to a scientist or doctor.
Most people pay 10.6% national insurance, but national insurance pays for far more than just the NHS.
Agreed.University should at least partially be paid for by the students themselves if only because not everybody can go to University. Primary and Secondary education must always be free to every child because it gives every child a decent start (or aims to). The reality of the country we live in is that we cannot have everybody aged 18 going to University, so those who get the chance to go should make a contribution. If you make the most of your time in University it will absolutely benefit you for the rest of your life and you should have no complaints about funding it, at least in part.
I say that as a student with plenty of debt.
"Cultural richness".
Have you seen the things they do in drama classes?
In answer to your question: No. Not compared to a scientist or doctor.