Vinson Pressley/ Contributing Writer
It’s time for students to voice their opinions and share their thoughts about how to improve FIU.
On Feb. 18, the seventh annual Town Hall Meeting with University President Mark B. Rosenberg will take place in the Wolfe University Center 221 at 3:30 p.m. Students will have the chance to have an open dialogue with Rosenberg and discuss issues and topics concerning FIU and the community.
Students have strong opinions on a variety of topics.
The cost of goods and services at FIU is a topic of concern.
“Prices should go down,” said Desiree Dexter, junior criminal justice major.
Dexter, who does not mind representing her University’s colors and apparel, says the cost of clothes that have the letters F-I-U on them are simply too expensive, especially for someone “balling on a budget.”
Some students are concerned about rules and regulations not being enforced or executed properly.
Jacqueline Feliz, a junior psychology major, is not a fan of having to inhale cigarette smoke while on her way to class. Although the University became a smoke and tobacco free campus in Jan. 2011, not all students abide by the smoke free regulations.
Feliz is also concerned about the lack of security at FIU and believes that more security guards should be present to ensure safety is maintained.
Other students assert that FIU does not have enough opportunities and options for certain majors.
Melissa Ortiz, a senior anthropology major, is concerned that the school does not provide enough opportunities for her to enhance and develop her skills and knowledge in the field of anthropology.
According to Ortiz, we need seminars related to certain majors to train students.
Steven Russi, a sophomore biology major, is concerned about overcrowded classrooms and the limited number of courses that fill up quickly because it is a requirement for a major.
“We need more openings for classes so students can get the classes they need,” said Russi.
