College education in your nation?

[VICE News]

How is College education in your nation?

• What is your nation’s most famous or most educated University?(For Example: Harvard, Yale, etc.)
• Is there public and private schools? What is the tuition cost difference?
• Are Technical schools better than college?
• What is the average cost per tuition based on size of the campus?
• Are your community colleges good?
• How do students apply and get accepted into a university? Or is education free for everyone?
• Is Financial Aid available for students? If so, how much can a student earn?
• Are student loans a high risk for students to ask for? Also what are the interest rates?
• What is the college loan debt in your nation?
• Upon graduating, do graduates get help finding jobs?
• What is the graduation average rate?


• How are the campuses? Are they modern? In need of renovations? How much does your nation spend on College education?
• How is campus life? Is law enforcement strict? Or are students allowed to smoke and drink alcohol on campus?
• Is “Party Life” a thing at college in your nation?
• How are the dorms? Does the student have to pay to stay in a dorm? How big are their dorms?
• How many students can a university hold?
• How are the classrooms?
• Do colleges provide certain education depending on degrees?
• What is the highest and lowest degree a student can earn? Does it cost to get a higher degree?
• What kind of subjects do teachers teach? How will it contribute to their success?
• How do college graduates contribute to your nation’s success? (Economics, Political wise)
• Is it better to join YN’s military or go to college?

Feel free to include additional information or something else that I may have forgot about in my suggestions.

You don’t have to answer all these questions, these are just suggestions and ideas that I want to learn and find out about college education in your nation?

[Ecorria]

• What is your nation’s most famous or most educated University? Atomis University
• Is there public and private schools? What is the tuition cost difference? None. College is “free” throughout Ecorria.
• Are Technical schools better than college? Yeah, but unlike colleges you have to pay for them.
• What is the average cost per tuition based on size of the campus? $0
• Are your community colleges good? Yes
• How do students apply and get accepted into a university? Or is education free for everyone? It’s free for those below the age of 24.
• Is Financial Aid available for students? If so, how much can a student earn? No,
• Are student loans a high risk for students to ask for? Also what are the interest rates?
• What is the college loan debt in your nation? Very, very low. Because though tuition is free, you still have to pay for books and any required tools and instruments.
• Upon graduating, do graduates get help finding jobs? Yes
• What is the graduation average rate? 87.2%


• How are the campuses? Are they modern? In need of renovations? How much does your nation spend on College education? Most colleges are modernized and up to date. About 5% of the nation’s gdp.
• How is campus life? Is law enforcement strict? Or are students allowed to smoke and drink alcohol on campus? It’s fun. Students can smoke, drink, as long as there are no fights.
• Is “Party Life” a thing at college in your nation? To a small degree
• How are the dorms? Does the student have to pay to stay in a dorm? How big are their dorms? The dorms are like hotel rooms, the quality varies depending on how well funded the college is. Students don’t have to pay for dorms, as that is also “free”.
• How many students can a university hold? The largest university holds 150,000 students. Including both on campus and online.
• How are the classrooms? Up to date.
• Do colleges provide certain education depending on degrees? Yes
• What is the highest and lowest degree a student can earn? Does it cost to get a higher degree? Associates is the lowest, doctoral is the highest. Yes it does.
• What kind of subjects do teachers teach? How will it contribute to their success?all kinds
• How do college graduates contribute to your nation’s success? They keep the economy rolling
• Is it better to join YN’s military or go to college? It depends on the person

[Hamidiye]

• What is your nation’s most famous or most educated University?(For Example: Harvard, Yale, etc.) Traditionally the Madrasas of Bagdad and Medina are famous and well-received, as far as modern university goes the Sultan Suleyman Campus in Antalya is the oldest and most prestigious one, founded by its name-giver in 1907.
• Is there public and private schools? What is the tuition cost difference? Private education is mostly illegal.
• Are Technical schools better than college? We do not make that distinction, though some schools offer more prestigious technical courses and others focus on classical sciences.
• What is the average cost per tuition based on size of the campus? If you pass the Exams - zero
• Are your community colleges good? does not apply, since we do not have private schools as such.
• How do students apply and get accepted into a university? Or is education free for everyone? There are entrance exams of different levels for various schools. To get into Antalya you have to be half a genius.
• Is Financial Aid available for students? If so, how much can a student earn? Tuition, housing and a basic stipend are free.
• Are student loans a high risk for students to ask for? Also what are the interest rates? Islam phohibits the concept of usury, thus our nation does not know the concept of interest.
• What is the college loan debt in your nation? zero
• Upon graduating, do graduates get help finding jobs? no, though usually they have no trouble finding employment.
• What is the graduation average rate? 89%


• How are the campuses? Are they modern? In need of renovations? How much does your nation spend on College education? We spend a lot, since education is seen as a way to make the nation prosper.
• How is campus life? Is law enforcement strict? Or are students allowed to smoke and drink alcohol on campus? Alcohol is (officially) still illegal in Hamidiye, and the Imperial Police enforces the law on campus as well as everywhere else. A certain amount of party life however is expected and tolerated.
• Is “Party Life” a thing at college in your nation? Not in the american sense.
• How are the dorms? Does the student have to pay to stay in a dorm? How big are their dorms? Depends on the university, though we try to maintain 20 m² per person.
• How many students can a university hold? that differs... Sultan Suleyman, the biggest, holds 145.000 students at this time.
• How are the classrooms? again: differs greatly
• Do colleges provide certain education depending on degrees? We offer two ranks of degree: Adept and Doctor. For instance after 4 years and an exam you can become an adept of engineering, a doctorate takes 8 usually and ends in defending a thesis. On technical courses there also is the possibility of ending after 66 years in a Diploma that requires just an exam.
• What is the highest and lowest degree a student can earn? Does it cost to get a higher degree? Costs are taken care of by the State.
• What kind of subjects do teachers teach? How will it contribute to their success? Thhe traditional madrasas offer only islamic theology, the normal university curriculae are mostly orientated on 1920s western education. Before 1910 we had no western education at all, so we sent out wise men from the Nation mostrly to Germany, Japan and France to study their methods. On that note
• How do college graduates contribute to your nation’s success? (Economics, Political wise) Education is seen as a critical measure for national development, prestige is high.
• Is it better to join YN’s military or go to college? One cannot get a higher education without having completed military service or civillian replacement service. You are expected to serve the nation before reaping the benefit. Serve the Sultanate and the sultanate will help you.

[Lancov]

• What is your nation’s most famous or most educated University? The "Lancovian Ivy League" is known as the Four Pillars, and it is made up of Ramonosd University, Oprichnikgrad University, University of the West, and Opricnikgrad University of Applied Sciences.
• Is there public and private schools? What is the tuition cost difference? Public university tuition is fully subsidized by the central government. Private universities aren't very common, and they usually focus on a very specific topic such as theology.
• Are Technical schools better than college? If you're interested in a trade, yes. Technical schools are encouraged if your desired career doesn't require college, since university entrance is so competitive. Technical schools are also tuition-free.
• What is the average cost per tuition based on size of the campus? $0
• Are your community colleges good? Yes.
• How do students apply and get accepted into a university? Or is education free for everyone? High school students in their final year will sit for the Matura examination, which serves as an entrance exam for the university system. Everyone takes the Matura whether they intend to go to university or not. Since universities are free, but obviously have limited space, entrance is highly competitive.
• Is Financial Aid available for students? If so, how much can a student earn? Full-time students can apply for a stipend to cover living expenses, which is usually double the minimum wage per unit taken. (Capped at 12 units. So the equivalent of a 24 hour work week at minimum wage.)
• Are student loans a high risk for students to ask for? Also what are the interest rates? No one needs students since tuition is free.
• What is the college loan debt in your nation? Non-existent.
• Upon graduating, do graduates get help finding jobs? Yes, though they'll start looking for jobs and applying before they graduate in their final semester. Universities have counselors to help.
• What is the graduation average rate?


• How are the campuses? Are they modern? In need of renovations? How much does your nation spend on College education? Education is the primary focus of the national budget, our schools at all levels are state-of the art and world-class institutions.
• How is campus life? Is law enforcement strict? Or are students allowed to smoke and drink alcohol on campus? Campuses are pretty permissive, but they do follow the same laws the rest of the municipality has to follow. Typically one can only drink alcohol within a resident or on licensed premises
• Is “Party Life” a thing at college in your nation? Yes.
• How are the dorms? Does the student have to pay to stay in a dorm? How big are their dorms? Dorms do cost money, but are usually less than renting an apartment would be.
• How many students can a university hold? Each university is different.
• How are the classrooms? Clean, modern, and use the latest technology.
• Do colleges provide certain education depending on degrees? Yes, your class schedule is customized for your degree and educational goals.
• What is the highest and lowest degree a student can earn? Does it cost to get a higher degree? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate. (And Professional Doctorate for some professions.) All are state-funded.
• What kind of subjects do teachers teach? How will it contribute to their success? OOC: I don't understand the question.
• How do college graduates contribute to your nation’s success? (Economics, Political wise) The prevailing belief among all political stances is that an educated populace is happier, more productive, more politically engaged, and healthier than an ignorant populace. This is why the nation spends so much on education.
• Is it better to join YN’s military or go to college? Not really comparable. The military is a career, not a path to education.

[Nation of Warfare]

• What is your nation’s most famous or most educated University?(For Example: Harvard, Yale, etc.) Hemingworth Academy, founded in 1889, the University is one of the nation's oldest and largest law schools in the nation.
• Is there public and private schools? What is the tuition cost difference? Nation of Warfare does have Public and Private schools, though Private Schools tend to be more expensive and have some restrictions to applying, such as christian universities.
• Are Technical schools better than college? In most cases, yes
• What is the average cost per tuition based on size of the campus? Small universities tend to be around $6,000-$10,000, while larger universities tend to be $24,000-$35,000. Though beginning in fall of 2020, a new law is being proposed to allow universities to allow free tuition for students with families who make less than $36,000 a year.
• Are your community colleges good? Community Colleges are usually recommended for those with poor financial situations, and for those who want a basic college education, before they decide to apply for a bigger college.
• How do students apply and get accepted into a university? Or is education free for everyone? Seniors in high school, are recommended to take their STAP and ARP exams for free, though those who do not take in high school are charged $80 to take the exam. Students who average out 92% and above are usually automatically accepted, though those who score above a 70% are required to write a series of essays about their personal life, choice of career, and why they should be accepted.
• Is Financial Aid available for students? If so, how much can a student earn? Yes, students who apply for NOWSA are automatically receive a grant for $3,000 a year. Though those who wish to receive more cash, are required by private investors and scholarship sponsors to write a series of essays.
• Are student loans a high risk for students to ask for? Also what are the interest rates? Student's whose families make less than $24,000 a year aren't allowed to take out Student Loans. However, according to former college students, Student Loans aren't such a good idea to take out, as the interest rate for most companies are said to be high, and causes most students after graduating college to pay back student loans for their rest of their lives if they don't find a good career.
• What is the college loan debt in your nation? Around $15 Billion
• Upon graduating, do graduates get help finding jobs? Yes, before graduation students are given the privilege to apply for jobs within their career field of choice.
• What is the graduation average rate? Around 85.6%


• How are the campuses? Are they modern? In need of renovations? How much does your nation spend on College education? Campuses are state of the art, with well payed staff. Nation of Warfare spends 7% of its GDP on Education.
• How is campus life? Is law enforcement strict? Or are students allowed to smoke and drink alcohol on campus? Students take part in numerous college activities and clubs on campus grounds, including sports events and other. Large campuses do have their own Police Department and conduct the same routines as any other law enforcement. Students under 21, can arrested for underage drinking. Students in possession of Marijuana, or any other illegal substance will be suspended or even expelled, depending on the level of violation. Unless the student is perscribed Medical Marijuana for medical reasons.
• Is “Party Life” a thing at college in your nation? Like any other large university, yes.
• How are the dorms? Does the student have to pay to stay in a dorm? How big are their dorms? Dorms are similar to a medium sized apartment, available to accomadate for two people.
• How many students can a university hold? Small - around 3,000-5,000. Large - around 100,000, - 200,000
• How are the classrooms? Most can hold 30-50 students, while large universities can sit around 100 to 200
• Do colleges provide certain education depending on degrees? Like technical schools, if a student is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, then all they are taught is strictly all about the computer.
• What is the highest and lowest degree a student can earn? Does it cost to get a higher degree? There are four major categories of degrees available for postsecondary students: associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Earning one of these degrees can take 2-8 years, depending on the level of the degree and field of study.
• What kind of subjects do teachers teach? How will it contribute to their success? For those not studying for a career field, are given the usual Math, English, Social Studies, and Sciences studies. This will give them enough credits to earn a basic associates degree.
• How do college graduates contribute to your nation’s success? (Economics, Political wise) University graduates enrich the civic and economic life of their communities. They also contribute more in taxes and are less reliant on government services than their peers whose highest degree is a high school diploma.
• Is it better to join YN’s military or go to college? Those coming out of high school and have no idea of they want to do, most are pushed into the military, as our armed forces can offer hundreds of jobs related to their civilian counterparts, the military can also offer college education for free to those who join.

[Nikaton]

• What is your nation’s most famous or most educated University?(For Example: Harvard, Yale, etc.): The sole royally funded public university of Nickatonian University his held in high regard but private schools like Gambling-Industry Tech are also big

• Is there public and private schools? What is the tuition cost difference?
The sole government school is free of charge but limited enrollment. Private schools abound with almost no regulations, leading to highly divergent prices and standards

• Are your community colleges good?
Depends on the institution, little quality control means your exp can vary

• How do students apply and get accepted into a university? Or is education free for everyone?
Private standards range from standardized tests to fisticuffs, Nickatonian University uses an all around merit system similiar to ancient Grandnickatonian selection standards to determine enrollment

• Is Financial Aid available for students? If so, how much can a student earn?
Some offerings in special cases

• Are student loans a high risk for students to ask for? Also what are the interest rates?
They can be enormous depending on the school and financing institution.

• Upon graduating, do graduates get help finding jobs?
From the school maybe


How much does your nation spend on College education?
Education is about 12-15% of the government economy but that economy makes up maybe 7% of the GDP so not a whole lot bc that also includes k-12

• How do college graduates contribute to your nation’s success? (Economics, Political wise)
Graduates in unique individually tailored courses of study s=contribute to the fierce independent streak of our citizens. The cherished freedoms of the free lands are instilled in each of them

[Kyrusia]

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