Education elitism.

I'm not sure if i'm being behind the times a little, however, I am an avid news follower, so I'm not entirely sure of how Government's new 'two-tier' education scheme didn't catch my eye.

For all those who regretfully voted for Nick Clegg into parliament, there has been uproar with the increase of tuition fees for students, however in addition, government have proposed a 'two tier' system.

In basic, honest terms.

This means, the universities considered 'second rate' - for example, Lincoln, Sheffield Hallam, Manchester Metropolitan etc, will get 80%  of their education budget cut( due to cuts in the public sector) that's cuts to courses, loosing the likes of American Studies, cuts to staff, loss of research to the university, focusing solely on teaching, and a cut of the amount of students accepted into the university.

This is while first tier universities are left unaffected.

Or are they?

If we're being honest, elitism in the education system has always, and will always be apparent. You were decades ago, and still are today, highly more likely to get a job due to the institution you studied, stigma will always be attached, even if this isn't right.
Although, not apparent on the surface, the first rate universities will also be indirectly affected. Pressure of teachers will be increased greatly in order to live up to the expectations of the students, along with greater emphasis on research, however, is it fair that this level of elitism exists?

No matter what expect of society we look at, elitism is always present. Despite finance being provided for those who need it, and take great advantage, unfortunate for the rest of tax paying society.

Education is the key for establishing success, in most cases, anyway apart from the occasional 'Sir Alan Sugar', education generally opens opportunities that would never have been there otherwise.

However, I know i'm as passionate as those who are in what is considered 'first rate' education.
I will work as hard, and you know, I know i'm blood good too.
So, if we have the education elitism and stigma attached. We prove them wrong.