Strikes

I'm sitting in the student lounge, classes canceled today on account of a strike by students. The students have wanted improvements made to the dorms and classrooms -- they padlocked the entrances. Luckily, they opened a small gate for us to get through while still blocking vehicle traffic. Down the road at the public university, professors have been on strike for at least two weeks. Conditions are worse at the public university, during class students completely fill the auditorium and some stand outside to listen through the window. Each dorm room may have 7 students living there. I'm very lucky to have access to the education I have and when I start to complain about homework or waking up early, I remind myself how blessed I am.