Despite the benefits of the program, one of the unexpected consequences has been that students who signed up before the subsidy was announced are paying to attend the same classes that many of their peers are attending for free. Particularly because these subsidized classes were already very popular, many students had purchased punch cards for the specific purpose of attending these classes, and as a result of the subsidy, they have been left with credits that they do not wish to redeem on any other classes. Some students will clearly want to explore other types of exercise classes, but those who only wished to attend Body Attack or spinning ought to be allowed to have their unused credits roll over to the next semester. Moreover, if the USG continues to subsidize exercise classes in the future, Campus Recreation ought to reimburse students for the prorated cost of their unused punch cards.
Another more general problem has been the inability of students to attend the classes they wish, as many lessons have filled quickly and well exceeded their limits. Some have argued that students who paid for their own punch cards ought to receive priority in attending these classes, but this policy would be unfair given that all students contributed to paying for these classes insofar as the USG financed this initiative with funds collected from the student activities fee. Instead, the USG and Campus Recreation should work together to create more opportunities for wellness and exercise classes in the future. This pilot program has been very well received by the student body, and the USG would benefit many by promoting more healthy choices on campus.
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