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The experience at HPU is stimulating. It fosters curiosity and encourages learning. I believe it is the same type of enviroment that Apple, Google, 3M and the other innovative powerhouses in the US strive to provide at their headquarters as a way to encourage their employees to create, to be productive, to be proud of their personal contributions. You have sensationalized the campus experience. My son and niece attend HPU. There are no personalized parking spots. They can pick up tickets for plays and other things at the concierge info desk (where else would they get them?). You are right, part of college is learning how to live on your own. Please consider that the environment at HPU is preparing students for how to live. Yes, they are treated well. This will lead to them treating others well. Yes, they are encouraged to have a dialogue with the administration. This will encourage them to be engaged in their work and present ideas, to be confident. I think it comes down to optimism vs. pessimism. I would just caution the pessimists from misinterpreting optimism as foolishness. HPU is unique and they continue to build strong academic programs in an environment that encourages students to flourish.
<em>emphasis mine</em></p>
<p>That’s what I’m concerned about. I don’t think it’s a great idea to prepare students to expect such a high material standard of living. Just my opinion.
I agree completely, but those amenities are not just funded by rich parents. According to 2010-11 IPEDS data, 57% of HPU undergrads receive federal student loans (with 18% receiving Pell Grants).</p>