Agree! Santa Cruz can’t house their students because the community homeowners won’t allow expansion in that area. They block every attempt to build additional housing or new department buildings.
They have extremely high rents in that area because they want to discourage students from renting near their homes.
The State of California tries hard to increase spaces and public university access. The state realizes not every student is going to get into Berkeley or LA.
In case you haven’t noticed, buying land in California is difficult. Buying any kind of property in California is extremely difficult and expensive.
The State has tried to get Community Colleges to develop Bachelor’s degree programs at their schools. The problem is that students don’t even want to THINK about attending a CC.
Also learn to get over the fact that other students have different levels of achievement. Just because they didn’t take 15 AP classes doesn’t mean that they’re not capable or intelligent. You can’t take out your bitterness on them.
I taught at the high schools. I was always amazed at the talent of the artists, musicians, carpenters, graphic artists, apprentice trade programs, chefs in training who planned to pursue an undergraduate degree, but continuing within their choice of field. They didn’t have to take 15 AP classes, but maybe did sports, or ECs that are crucial to them.