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Slims · 06-10-2003, 12:15 PM

Well, here are my (random) thoughts on college. I am a senior who might graduate early next semester, and I have seen perhaps more than most college students.

Be very carefull about drinking/smoking in the dorms. Some RA's are awesome, and some just seem awesome until they bust you. Better to do that stuff at a friends apartment.

If you are nice and outgooing, you will make lots of friends easily enough.

I think EVERYBODY goes through some degree of culture shock when they hit college. Just try to be nice and understand where everybody is coming from. A diverse group of friends is the most interesting kind.

Try to find direction. If you know what you want to do, start focusing on it. Otherwise, take a broad range of classes that will help you decide where your likes and abilities lie.

Take the time to talk to professors, esp. in the department you eventually choose to major in. They will respond well, and can throw many unforseen opportunities your way.

Don't take freshman history your first semester. At least at my school, it is the single most failed course. Wait until you get your bearings and understand college a little more.

I would not recommend taking a huge courseload your first semester...you can get in over your head before you learn how to juggle that many college classes. But if you have to over load on classes, better to do it while they are still easy, because they will only get more difficult.

It is good to take classes that you want/need but are only available at one particular time whenever you can get them. Save some of the general classes that are offered at multiple times so that you plug in gaps in your schedule with them and avoid scheduling conflicts.

No 8 am classes. Ever, for any reason. Even if you get up early. After you get used to the college life, your body clock will probably shift about six hours later, regardless of how late you stay up now.

Pimp our your room, but don't over crowd it or it will become impossible to clean.

Get an apartment as soon as you can. If you move in with some other people, you can probably get a place for as low as 150 / month.

Watch college movies like Animal House and PCU.

Remember quote from them like: "Women. You're a freshman, so they are pretty much out of the question."

Actually, girls are pretty easy to come by in college, they (and guys) come out of their shells and shed most of their....inhibitions. If you are nice, and friendly, you will meet some. If you are creepy, the word spreads like wild fire.

Join a co ed club. They are a great way to meet all kinds of neat people, and the older people in the club will show you the ropes and introduce you to a lot of things. For me, the fencing team has been awesome (Imagine drunken, naked, saber fecing, and huge team orgies. really).

Don't discount anybody who isn't a bad person. Just because someone is a little annoying, or thinks differently from you, doesn't mean you can't be friends with them. Although you are under no obligation to become good friends.

Don't look at too much porn. Focus on school and the real thing.

Start watching wierd movies like: The Substitute, Don't let me Die on a Sunday, Adaptation, Brazil, Rocky Horrow Picture Show, Pi, etc. Appreciate said movies. Get women and dance the time warp with them.

Don't worry about being, or seeming liek a nerd. Nerds are, in many ways, venerated at college.

Party girls are fun, but the nice ones who don't associate w/ frat boys can blow your mind, if you give them half a chance.

Don't join a fraternity until you really know what you are getting into. At some schools, frats are the norm. At mine, the fraternities are hated because they are filled (for the most part) with the stereotypical asshole frat boys who do creepy things to girls. But then again, at my school, something like 2 percent of the student body is greek.

Sority girls are often easy, but if you sit back and watch them as a group, you will probably be amazed at the way they can all act/dress the same.

If you have problems with your roomate , talk to him about them. If his dirty socks really piss you off, tell him to clean them up. If you don't bring up your differences, they will only get worse until you have a huge falling out.

Instant messenger is the only way to keep track of everybody you will meet

Don't smoke shitty weed.

Don't pay more than fifty for 1/8 oz of KB. Make sure it is good.

Keep control. When many of my friends hit college, they went overboard and flunked out within a year.

Don't sleep with a girl for the first time if she is drunk!!!! It might not seem like a big deal, but just don't go there. If she is interested in you, she will fuck your brains out when you are both sober. If not, and it's the alcohol talking, then you are an instant rapist.

If you experiment w/ other drugs like acid/ mushrooms be very carefull and do it for the first time with someone who is experienced.

Don't bring a girl you are interested in to a frat party unless you are in that frat. Trust me, it's just the wrong atmosphere.

If you are under 21, just don't try to buy alcohol. Instead have an older friend pick it up for you. It sounds stupid, but it's relevant anyway.

Get a bicycle. Ride it places.

If you have a car, take it to school with you, even if you have to park it way off campus. It is a road trip enabler.

Don't get wasted unless you are around people you trust.

Debt is a college students worst enemy. trust me on this one, it can really sneak up on you.

Your professors can be awesome, dynamic people. They are free to express their thoughts and feelings, unlike in high school. Some of them even smoke up w/ the students.

If you don't do drugs, don't feel pressured by their constant presence. That's one of the great things about college. You can do what you want.

People can go to the same school, but live in completel different 'worlds'. They are all there for you to explore as long as you keep an open mind. One of my friends can't understand why everybody just sits around and plays video games in the dorm all day. Most people don't, but those are the kids he hangs out with.

Have fun

06-10-2003, 12:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	Well, here are my (random) thoughts on college. I am a senior who might graduate early next semester, and I have seen perhaps more than most college students. Be very carefull about drinking/smoking in the dorms. Some RA's are awesome, and some just seem awesome until they bust you. Better to do that stuff at a friends apartment. If you are nice and outgooing, you will make lots of friends easily enough. I think EVERYBODY goes through some degree of culture shock when they hit college. Just try to be nice and understand where everybody is coming from. A diverse group of friends is the most interesting kind. Try to find direction. If you know what you want to do, start focusing on it. Otherwise, take a broad range of classes that will help you decide where your likes and abilities lie. Take the time to talk to professors, esp. in the department you eventually choose to major in. They will respond well, and can throw many unforseen opportunities your way. Don't take freshman history your first semester. At least at my school, it is the single most failed course. Wait until you get your bearings and understand college a little more. I would not recommend taking a huge courseload your first semester...you can get in over your head before you learn how to juggle that many college classes. But if you have to over load on classes, better to do it while they are still easy, because they will only get more difficult. It is good to take classes that you want/need but are only available at one particular time whenever you can get them. Save some of the general classes that are offered at multiple times so that you plug in gaps in your schedule with them and avoid scheduling conflicts. No 8 am classes. Ever, for any reason. Even if you get up early. After you get used to the college life, your body clock will probably shift about six hours later, regardless of how late you stay up now. Pimp our your room, but don't over crowd it or it will become impossible to clean. Get an apartment as soon as you can. If you move in with some other people, you can probably get a place for as low as 150 / month. Watch college movies like Animal House and PCU. Remember quote from them like: "Women. You're a freshman, so they are pretty much out of the question." Actually, girls are pretty easy to come by in college, they (and guys) come out of their shells and shed most of their....inhibitions. If you are nice, and friendly, you will meet some. If you are creepy, the word spreads like wild fire. Join a co ed club. They are a great way to meet all kinds of neat people, and the older people in the club will show you the ropes and introduce you to a lot of things. For me, the fencing team has been awesome (Imagine drunken, naked, saber fecing, and huge team orgies. really). Don't discount anybody who isn't a bad person. Just because someone is a little annoying, or thinks differently from you, doesn't mean you can't be friends with them. Although you are under no obligation to become good friends. Don't look at too much porn. Focus on school and the real thing. Start watching wierd movies like: The Substitute, Don't let me Die on a Sunday, Adaptation, Brazil, Rocky Horrow Picture Show, Pi, etc. Appreciate said movies. Get women and dance the time warp with them. Don't worry about being, or seeming liek a nerd. Nerds are, in many ways, venerated at college. Party girls are fun, but the nice ones who don't associate w/ frat boys can blow your mind, if you give them half a chance. Don't join a fraternity until you really know what you are getting into. At some schools, frats are the norm. At mine, the fraternities are hated because they are filled (for the most part) with the stereotypical asshole frat boys who do creepy things to girls. But then again, at my school, something like 2 percent of the student body is greek. Sority girls are often easy, but if you sit back and watch them as a group, you will probably be amazed at the way they can all act/dress the same. If you have problems with your roomate , talk to him about them. If his dirty socks really piss you off, tell him to clean them up. If you don't bring up your differences, they will only get worse until you have a huge falling out. Instant messenger is the only way to keep track of everybody you will meet Don't smoke shitty weed. Don't pay more than fifty for 1/8 oz of KB. Make sure it is good. Keep control. When many of my friends hit college, they went overboard and flunked out within a year. Don't sleep with a girl for the first time if she is drunk!!!! It might not seem like a big deal, but just don't go there. If she is interested in you, she will fuck your brains out when you are both sober. If not, and it's the alcohol talking, then you are an instant rapist. If you experiment w/ other drugs like acid/ mushrooms be very carefull and do it for the first time with someone who is experienced. Don't bring a girl you are interested in to a frat party unless you are in that frat. Trust me, it's just the wrong atmosphere. If you are under 21, just don't try to buy alcohol. Instead have an older friend pick it up for you. It sounds stupid, but it's relevant anyway. Get a bicycle. Ride it places. If you have a car, take it to school with you, even if you have to park it way off campus. It is a road trip enabler. Don't get wasted unless you are around people you trust. Debt is a college students worst enemy. trust me on this one, it can really sneak up on you. Your professors can be awesome, dynamic people. They are free to express their thoughts and feelings, unlike in high school. Some of them even smoke up w/ the students. If you don't do drugs, don't feel pressured by their constant presence. That's one of the great things about college. You can do what you want. People can go to the same school, but live in completel different 'worlds'. They are all there for you to explore as long as you keep an open mind. One of my friends can't understand why everybody just sits around and plays video games in the dorm all day. Most people don't, but those are the kids he hangs out with. Have fun __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence Last edited by Slims; 06-10-2003 at 12:21 PM..