Students fined for taking part in the Olympics

From Radio Netherlands: Many of the 178 Dutch athletes who will be taking part in the Olympic Games in London can expect to receive a bill from the Ministry of Education when they get home. The ministry will be penalising all students who don't complete their university degree in the allotted time. Students who have a disability or are in a management function don't have to pay the fine. But the minister is refusing to make an exception for top-level atheletes. The Dutch Olympic Committee and universities are trying to find a solution. Powered by NewsLook.com

The Video News Portal | July 5, 2012

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