Ninth class citizen

Chapter 12: The Unparalleled “Free” Academic Style
There are the largest number of freshmen, more than a hundred in total, while there are less than fifty in the second year and only seven or eight in the third year, sitting sparsely in their respective areas.

As for the fourth grade, it was completely empty. I don’t know if no one came because they were busy with social practice, or if there was no one at all.

Mr. Xin Kejian, the fourth-level genetic optimizer and dean, personally delivered a passionate speech.

He wore an emerald badge on his chest with a cursive "8" inlaid in pure gold in the middle, symbolizing his status as an eighth-class citizen.

Nan Rong, along with other students, stood at attention and listened to the lecture to show respect for the upper class citizens.

After eliminating the excessive prospects for career development and the parts that were too exciting and motivational, she still gained a lot of information from it.

For example, Hilo Star University highly advocates a "free" style of study and encourages students to choose courses independently according to their own academic progress. Even if you do not attend classes for a semester, as long as you complete the necessary procedures in advance, it will never affect your final grades.

In contrast, the upgrade exam is strict and demanding. Dean Xin specifically emphasized that this is a unified regulation of the Federal Ministry of Education for relevant majors in local universities, and the school can only passively implement it.

When the freshmen heard this, they began to talk about it.

"Did I hear correctly? By the end of the first year, we have to be proficient in the origins, habits, materials, and cultivation methods of 100,000 common plants? There will also be an on-site picking assessment?"

"Oh my god, there are a total of 100,000 species of plants. I may not even be able to remember their names. How can I accurately identify their species and development stages to determine whether they can be used as medicine?"

"It's not that difficult to get from level one to level two, but it's really hard to get from level two to level three - you have to pass the certification of a first-level genetic optimizer in the Federation and become a botanist!"

"Doesn't that mean you have to be familiar with the 300,000 existing plant species to have a chance of passing?"

"That's outrageous! You have to be certified as a second-level genetic optimizer and become a materials expert to graduate? Compared to 300,000 species of plants, other mineral and biological materials are vast - the former is still obtainable, but the latter is simply impossible to obtain!"

"No wonder there are so few seniors in the second and third grades."

Dean Xin knocked on the podium and raised his voice: "You chose our institute because you want to become a true genetic optimizer, stand at the forefront of federal technology, and work hard for the fate and well-being of mankind, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a voice came from below: "No, we just want to get a degree, enter the genetic research institute, and work as an assistant in peace and stability."

Dean Xin was not angry. He had long known that most of the students who chose the gene optimization major at his school had this idea, especially the girls.

It is impossible for a good student with real ideals, ambitions and abilities to fail to enter Shiloh Xinghua University.

"Any ideal is meaningful," he said, "but not everyone is as lucky as Queen Luo."

The current queen of the Mio Empire was once a junior assistant at a genetic research institute. The story between her and the emperor of the empire is the most talked-about legend in the interstellar world in the past decade.

Dean Xin changed the subject: "But the assistants of genetic researchers are also on the road to promoting the progress of genetic science, and they are an indispensable link. So please study hard, the school will provide the greatest convenience for your studies!"

Before the enthusiasm of the freshmen had cooled down, they received payment notices pushed to their personal terminals, and saw to what extent those so-called "conveniences" were so detailed.

The textbooks, exercise books, and workbooks are all made of natural fiber paper, and come with a specially made iridium-tipped fountain pen. A complete set costs 1200 kohns.

Campus access card, deposit 500 Cowans, unlimited entry and exit, but each time you leave the campus, you need to pay 100 Cowans. Library borrowing card, deposit 500 Cowans, entry 200 Cowans, and an additional 100 Cowans for each book borrowed.

Field picking qualification certificate, deposit 2000 Cowans, 500 Cowans per entry into the first-level field, 1000 Cowans per entry into the second-level field. The materials obtained from picking materials will be charged separately depending on their rarity, and the materials can only be sold to the school or used in the school's laboratory.

The school uniforms for all four seasons are divided into four types of casual clothes, four types of formal clothes, and additional banquet dresses. They are all made of natural low-resistance materials. In order to take care of the freshmen, they are 2999% off. The whole set only costs Cowens.
On-campus club fees. Like other universities, Hilo Xinghua has a variety of clubs. However, the clubs in other schools are all established by students, while here all are established by the school.

The important thing is that you have to pay to participate. Depending on the nature of the club, the price per academic year ranges from 1000 cowens to tens of thousands of cowens.

By the way, there is also the school rules manual recommended by the teacher who registered the dormitory last night, which is also hung on the list.

In addition, there are a variety of service charges, such as dormitory cleaning service, daily flower service, customized meal delivery service, field picking guidance service, one-on-one tutoring by tutors after class, etc., which fully demonstrates the efforts made by Shiloh Star China for students' "freedom" and "convenience".

There is nothing money can't buy. Except for the final exam, which you have to take in person, the rest can be bought with money.

Nan Rong's eyes fell on one of the services, and he suddenly understood why his personal terminal could not connect to the star network just now.

It turns out that the entire university is connected to the campus network. The campus network is free, but if you want to connect to the campus network, you have to pay a total of 500 koen per year for the "internal and external network connection fee".

He is simply crazy about money.

Nan Rong swallowed his inappropriate complaints, bought a textbook package, paid the intranet connection fee, and applied for a campus access card, leaving him with only 1770 Cowens.

She has to be very careful with the money, not only saving money, but also finding ways to increase income.

Nan Rong wanted to close the interface in his field of vision, but failed.

Because one of the charging items emitted a glaring red light, indicating that it was a required option.

"Pre-deposit fine for campus violation", 1000 Cowen.

What is this? Nan Rong didn't want to pay it at all. But the reality is that if he didn't pay the money, there would be a flash of red light in front of his eyes.

This is projected directly into the brain by the intelligent computer terminal, and can be seen clearly even with eyes closed.

"Teacher." Nan Rong struggled to come to a teacher and asked, "What does the pre-paid fine for campus violations mean? Is it okay not to pay it?"

The teacher was distributing school uniforms and school rules manuals to the new students who had paid their fees. Hearing this, he looked up at Nan Rong.

It turned out to be an acquaintance, the admissions teacher from last night.

"It's you." The admissions teacher took out a brand new school rules manual, patted it on the table, and said in a gentle voice: "This money must be paid. But please rest assured."

He raised his head and said to the freshmen lined up in front of him, "As long as you strictly abide by the 3,215 school rules, not only will you not be fined, but the school will also return double the deposit at the end of the year."

(End of this chapter)