<p>It’s a tough dilemma for the leadership of the University of California system, and it is all too easy to throw bricks at them. Everyone thinks they can do better and their solution is superior.</p>
<p>Not so here. I actually think Mr. Yudof et all made the least offensive choice in a difficult situation.</p>
<p>Internationals and out-of-staters do add something valuable to the student body. Welcome! Especially if you compensate us at a (much) higher rate. Of all the solutions, this is closer to a win/win than the others.</p>
<p>The fact that our flagship is ever more selective may be frustrating, but it is a good mark for us, not a blemish.</p>
<p>We have a nine/ten university campus system to be proud of. Please don’t forget that if you did not get into UC Berkeley, the other UCs are well ranked, and well worth attending. Especially at the in-state price.</p>