Things You Learn In College - Page 2

Trilby · 10-15-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Juniper

Bri, are you especially self-loathing this week because of Milligan's essay assignment?

Ha! yeah, I guess that is one reason! He's freakishly smart, isn't he?

Juniper · 10-15-2009, 04:01 PM

Yeah, but his head's shaped kinda funny.

Trilby · 10-15-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Juniper

Yeah, but his head's shaped kinda funny.

Like an

sweetwater · 10-16-2009, 07:57 AM

I was a bit nervous about going back to college as an, ahem, mature person. To convince myself that I could handle any upcoming intellectual challenges I set a goal of memorizing pi to 100 places. And I did. And then I went to class and met all the same people that were in your class, Juniper. Usually younger people who were using scholarships, loans, or somebody else's money to attend college who thought of it as a continuation of high school.

And bless you, Bruce, for bringing up the points about concentrating and HoH people. I fall into that sometimes, but try to sit on the side of class that will put my good ear to the instructor. It's not always possible though.

DanaC · 10-16-2009, 08:41 AM

One of the things that surprised me when I went back into education, was just how committed most of the students are. I am so glad I never went at the 'right' time. I'd have drowned. I honestly don't know how the younglings cope sometimes. You can't move on our campus for people handing out leaflets and invites for this or that club night, this or that talk, this or that party. The pressure to be involved in extra curricula activities and clubs is enormous and the opportunity (and therefore pressure) to party hard is likewise huge.

For the undergrads who are experiencing their first time living away from home and in halls this pressure is huge. I do wonder how they manage to fit so much in. In some ways I think it's a lot easier as a mature student.

Pie · 10-16-2009, 09:12 AM

Somehow I had no trouble ignoring all that, back when I was 17. It just seemed like far too much effort.

dar512 · 10-16-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Pie

Somehow I had no trouble ignoring all that, back when I was 17. It just seemed like far too much effort.

Well, having that much fun is hard work.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-16-2009, 01:20 PM

Damn straight, it take a lot of beer to fuel all that effort... carbs and re-hydration, you know.

Trilby · 10-16-2009, 02:22 PM

god sometimes it's so depressing. These past two weeks have knocked me back on my heels. I need a giant lolly and a good cry - or maybe just some Fuckitol. Yeah, that would help.

monster · 10-16-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Fuckitol

sorry to hear it's shitty

Crimson Ghost · 10-17-2009, 04:06 AM

Have some of mine....

wolf · 10-17-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Juniper

Bri, are you especially self-loathing this week because of Milligan's essay assignment?

I misread that as Milgram, and wondered if there were electric shocks involved.

Juniper · 10-17-2009, 09:40 AM

Ha ha!

How about Milhouse?

I should clarify, I actually do like this teacher. He is, as Bri said, freakishly smart and kind of funny. But damn, he gave us a sadistic amount of reading to do for homework the night we had to finish that stupid essay.

Trilby · 10-17-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Juniper

I should clarify, I actually do like this teacher. He is, as Bri said, freakishly smart and kind of funny. But damn, he gave us a sadistic amount of reading to do for homework the night we had to finish that stupid essay.

I like him, too. He's very entertaining. The readings, however, are making my eyes bleed. *insert favorite image of bleeding eyes **here**

piercehawkeye45 · 10-20-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

One of the things that surprised me when I went back into education, was just how committed most of the students are. I am so glad I never went at the 'right' time. I'd have drowned. I honestly don't know how the younglings cope sometimes. You can't move on our campus for people handing out leaflets and invites for this or that club night, this or that talk, this or that party. The pressure to be involved in extra curricula activities and clubs is enormous and the opportunity (and therefore pressure) to party hard is likewise huge.

For the undergrads who are experiencing their first time living away from home and in halls this pressure is huge. I do wonder how they manage to fit so much in. In some ways I think it's a lot easier as a mature student.

Really? I would probably of guessed the opposite. From my experience, keep in mind I go to the second largest university in the US, is that you can find something to do at all times but most people are sitting around doing nothing in their free time. There are a select few who are extremely motivated and do A LOT of activities but most students sit on their ass 80% of their free time and spend the other 20% drinking and going to parties. I do not see the average person in a lot of extra-curricular activities either. Most students I am around are pretty apathetic.

One of the truest quotes I've heard about college is that you can do three things, sleep, study, or socialize but unfortunately you only have time for two.

10-16-2009, 07:57 AM	#19
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	I was a bit nervous about going back to college as an, ahem, mature person. To convince myself that I could handle any upcoming intellectual challenges I set a goal of memorizing pi to 100 places. And I did. And then I went to class and met all the same people that were in your class, Juniper. Usually younger people who were using scholarships, loans, or somebody else's money to attend college who thought of it as a continuation of high school. And bless you, Bruce, for bringing up the points about concentrating and HoH people. I fall into that sometimes, but try to sit on the side of class that will put my good ear to the instructor. It's not always possible though. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

10-16-2009, 09:12 AM	#21
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Somehow I had no trouble ignoring all that, back when I was 17. It just seemed like far too much effort. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

10-16-2009, 01:20 PM	#23
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Damn straight, it take a lot of beer to fuel all that effort... carbs and re-hydration, you know. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-16-2009, 02:22 PM	#24
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	god sometimes it's so depressing. These past two weeks have knocked me back on my heels. I need a giant lolly and a good cry - or maybe just some Fuckitol. Yeah, that would help. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-17-2009, 04:06 AM	#26
Crimson Ghost Larger than life and twice as ugly. Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,264	Have some of mine.... Attached Images __________________ We must all go through a rite of passage. It must be physical, it must be painful, and it must leave a mark. I have no knowledge of the events which you are describing, and if I did have knowledge of them, I would be unable to discuss them with you now or at any future period. Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

10-15-2009, 04:01 PM	#17
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Yeah, but his head's shaped kinda funny.

10-17-2009, 09:40 AM	#28
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	Ha ha! How about Milhouse? I should clarify, I actually do like this teacher. He is, as Bri said, freakishly smart and kind of funny. But damn, he gave us a sadistic amount of reading to do for homework the night we had to finish that stupid essay.

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