Let Dreams Come True-Kind Of.

     Not too long ago, the Supreme Court passed that college tuition for "illegal aliens" is lowered to the normal rate of in-state students. This means they no longer pay the out of state rate which is much more than normal. Many are outraged at this, saying that it's unfair to American students who pay that out of state fee.
      There is one thing people do not realize when they hear about this act. There is no such thing as financial aid or loans for undocumented students. This means that they pay tuition, books and other expenses out of their own pocket. They pay on the hope that they can escape the cycle of poverty and hardship their families endured. Many would say it is useless since they can't  use that degree for a job since they are without documentation in this country. Then, they become outraged that their tax dollars are being spent for these people. In reality, they are losing any of their tax money. If these people were given financial aid, they would but that is not the case. These "illegal aliens" pay the full tuition which brings in money for the schools. It is something I can't understand since many are fine with their taxes being spent on war and jails, but not education "illegals."
       I had a girlfriend who was undocumented here in America. She completed high school here and went to Cypress College for psychology. Every semester she had to pay the out of state tuition, since she wasn't present in the United States long enough in high school. Out of her own pocket, she would pay a good amount of money that is hard to obtain for undocumented workers. Not only it is expensive by American means, but for an illegal it is much more difficult. To get a good job for a student is difficult by any means. She had to work full time at a gas station, a place many girls would not want to work at. Most of her money went to rent and school, so she sacrificed a lot to go to school. She went because she hoped and believed something good will come out of it, even though her degree would be obsolete. I saw the struggles she endured and really envied her for trying to better herself, while others tried to discourage.
      The one thing I find wrong is this situation is that in the media, they assign these people the term "illegal aliens." In reality these people are undocumented students, but media feels the need to attach them with a negative meaning. When people hear that illegal aliens are being given a little break, they feel it is wrong because of the message that was elicited. It is a trick media has used for many people to stir up negative feelings on something that may be positive. Also, I feel people's mind states are programmed to associate illegal alien with Mexican people. Though it may be true that many are Mexican, it does not mean all are. Only do I hear Mexicans being called illegal aliens, but not for a Canadian or Chinese student in college. It is true because when I hear people talk about it, Mexicans are the first to be brought up. I don't feel anyone should be called that since everyone should be considered equal. I think the minds of the American people have truly been brainwashed to associate negative things with this and it halts the dreams of many people just trying to better themselves.