Your college experience

SunDancer · 10-27-2003, 12:39 AM

Being a sophmoore in college, I wanted to hear your college experiences. What did you like? What did you do? Did you change right after college?

This weekend was a blast...I realize my hall buddies became my new best friends. They became like my brothers. I hang out with another group of friends, but they all are selfish, pick on me (joking is ok, I understand that, but the get picking on me when they have problems themselves). I alittle more open to drinking (but never on a school night), and my friends "were worried". I got so peeved at that. Should I worry (I only drink on non-school nights if I am in the mood) about myself in that way? Should I even care what they think?

Anyways, I kinda am beginning to see the fun experience of college. Just haven't been able to hit the jackpot yet with the opposite site. I look foward to senior year, getting an apartment together on campus (they are really nice). I might even try for one next year (long shot). Is this typical?

I carry a 2.64 GPA, not bad at all (and I work hard for that to be honest, not a good test taker). My friends brag about how hard they work to achieve a 4.0, ect., and they do like to go out everyonce in a while, but I honestly don't see a difference between a 2.6 and a 4.0, unless your going to medical, law, ect... school afterwards. Am I wrong? Is it true that many employers might actually favor the 2.6 student?

mckerney · 10-27-2003, 12:47 AM

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Originally posted by SunDancer
Am I wrong? Is it true that many employers might actually favor the 2.6 student?

Advice for you if you are one who's going to get lower grades, get involved with whatever shit you can. On campus stuff is good, but definately go for internships.

haji1 · 10-27-2003, 12:53 AM

Enjoy college while you can, the best years of my life. If your GPA is a little lower at the cost of having the time of your life so be it. Really, though, I don't think that employers could give a rats ass about GPA. It all comes down to who you know. As for them favoring 2.6 over 4.0, though, I think that is a myth conjured up by those with lower GPA's trying to console themselves.

Radii · 10-27-2003, 08:32 AM

Dropping out of college was the best decision I ever made. I hated it. I was in Georgia Tech's co-op program, working 1 quarter, in school the next, etc. I loved the work, hated the school, started skipping classes to work part time during my school quarters, and finally gave up on school altogether. Best decision I ever made.

I wouldn't recommend it for everyone though, I was in a unique situation.

Bee · 10-27-2003, 08:52 AM

I think the value of your GPA varies from interviewer to interviewer. As long as you are above 2.5, it's meaningless to me.

Subby · 10-27-2003, 09:07 AM

College is all about getting drunk, hooking up, and skipping class. If you can do all of those things and manage to graduate then you'll be just fine.

I mean, it worked for me, anyway

cuervo72 · 10-27-2003, 09:12 AM

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Originally posted by Bee
I think the value of your GPA varies from interviewer to interviewer. As long as you are above 2.5, it's meaningless to me.

As long as you own a nice suit.

ScottVib · 10-27-2003, 09:13 AM

If you had two identical resume's one with a 2.6 vs. one with a 4.0 which one are you going to pick? (Say you could only interview one of them) I would say that employers favoring a 2.6 over a 4.0 would be a bit of a fallacy.

But like Bee mentioned as long as it's of a sufficient level the difference between the two isn't likely to be the discriminator that costs you a job. Get yourself involved in internships. My grades were ok (about 3.5) but I got more offers then my classmates who had better grades, with almost no effort solely because of my internship. Plus thanks to the internship I had some experience on the job, meaning I started with a higher salary then I otherwise would have. The internship lets the employer know that you have some sort of practical experience doing the job, in addition to the theoretical knowledge you were supposed to have gained while in college.

Activities are nice too, but I highly doubt that being in student government or captaining the rugby team got me many points on my resume evaluation, they were just things I did to pass the time and have some fun while I was at school, they give the interviewer something to bring up, you can use them to try and show leadership or teamwork if that's something the job needs, but by themselves they aren't likely to be a deciding factor.

Chances are it will comedown to how well you interview, if your grades are ok, you've got an internship or other related experience on the resume, and interview well, it's typically enough to give you a good shot at the job.

cuervo72 · 10-27-2003, 09:16 AM

Once you have a couple of jobs under your belt, I would think that experience would be much more important than GPA anyway. And if it is below 3.0, you probably wouldn't even list it on your resume.

Bee · 10-27-2003, 09:18 AM

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Originally posted by cuervo72
As long as you own a nice suit.

It doesn't have to be that nice of a suit.

VPI97 · 10-27-2003, 09:20 AM

In college, I got married and had a kid.

Yay.

Pumpy Tudors · 10-27-2003, 09:30 AM

Gee, I was feeling all special because my GPA was 3.9. Dammit.

Philliesfan980 · 10-27-2003, 10:06 AM

3.97 in accounting..

Easy Mac · 10-27-2003, 10:13 AM

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Originally posted by Philliesfan980
3.97 in accounting..

so thats like a 2.3 in real majors?

THat being said, I only have a 2.6 in Philosophy and Poli Sci (we,, a 3.7 in core classes, about a 1 in all the others.) Outside shot at a 3.0 when I finish.

I say just enjoy it. I fucked around my first 2-2.5 years, and yeah, I'm paying for it now. But I'm still not doing hardly any work, and I'm just happy not killing myself over stress like a lot of people are. I'll wait until I get a job for that.

TLK · 10-27-2003, 10:29 AM

I started off at EMU and for the first year and a half, smooth sailing. I was pulling in decent grades and partying like it as 1999. Then it all went downhill. I met a girl and started having sex on a regular basis, which led to less and less class time. Somehow, I still pulled off decent grades, but she got booted for on account of grades. I was convinced to move down to Ohio. {Long story short} She's long gone, but I'm still here, and her dad co-owns half of my house. I'm back in school at BG, but I'm also working 40 hours a week. There's a moral to this story somewhere in here.......

ice4277 · 10-27-2003, 10:31 AM

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Originally posted by TheLionKing
I was convinced to move down to Ohio.

My condolences

Fritz · 10-27-2003, 10:48 AM

have fun, you can pick up the pieces later.

Fritz · 10-27-2003, 10:55 AM

dola. fuck a lot

Fritz · 10-27-2003, 10:56 AM

dola. a whole lot

Fritz · 10-27-2003, 10:56 AM

dola. and don't be too damn picky

Franklinnoble · 10-27-2003, 11:10 AM

I agree with Fritz... although you might want to be a little picky. You don't wanna wake up next to Marmel...

Fritz · 10-27-2003, 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by Franklinnoble
You don't wanna wake up next to Marmel...

I don;t see the problem, as long as you wake up first and no one knows...

Balldog · 10-27-2003, 11:41 AM

My college experience:

Girls Gone Wild: Dorm Fantasies

SunDancer · 10-27-2003, 11:49 AM

I got a 2.64 GPA right now, never missed a class last semster (miss three the first total), do all my work, but am not a good test taker.

The biggest thing I learn, is that the friends here and the relationships are alot differenet here then they were in high school. They seem realer, stronger and more respectful. Seem like long-life friendships. Am I right?

Fritz · 10-27-2003, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by SunDancer
Seem like long-life friendships. Am I right?

some of them.

Bee · 10-27-2003, 11:56 AM

I have several friends from college that I stay in touch with, but I think it varies by person. What I find funny is some of the people I thought I'd stay friends with forever from college I've completely lost track of and some people I wasn't that close to in college are very good friends now.

Glengoyne · 10-27-2003, 11:59 AM

Cards. Poker, spades, hearts, and cribbage. Then again I never finished, so I don't recommend that path.

My friends today are a lot of the friends I made in college though.

cuervo72 · 10-27-2003, 12:35 PM

Well, the friends I made in college almost all went their separate ways after school, either moving back to where they lived previously, taking a job elsewhere or going on to graduate or medical school. The one that is still in the area is going the medical route - as is his wife - and has kids so he doesn't have a lot of free time. I did work with him for a few years after graduation though.

I live in a different place from where I grew up, so I never see anyone from high school, and my best friend from home has been tied up with podiatry school. Haven't seen my dad since he moved to Hawaii four years ago. My mom visits every now and then, but I haven't seen my brother in a while. Everyone from work lives in PA.

Pretty much leaves me with the wife and kids, the neighbors, and occasional get togethers with the in-laws (wife's sister lived in VA, parents in FL).

SunDancer · 10-27-2003, 01:11 PM

Yeah.

I think two-three of my friends will be the "life-long" friends, Does that mean we'll see each other, no. But will stay in touch Get married, go to the weedings/come to mine, ect.

Fritz · 10-27-2003, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by SunDancer
Yeah.

I think two-three of my friends will be the "life-long" friends, Does that mean we'll see each other, no. But will stay in touch Get married, go to the weedings/come to mine, ect.

are weedings gardening or pot smoking?

Bee · 10-27-2003, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by Fritz
are weedings gardening or pot smoking?

I thought he was referring to...err..."personal hygiene"...

bigdawg2003 · 10-27-2003, 01:37 PM

I'm a freshman at SU (even had a little diary of my first few days, but I got tired of it, so stopped) and i'm having a blast. college rules!

ice4277 · 10-27-2003, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by SunDancer
Yeah.

I think two-three of my friends will be the "life-long" friends, Does that mean we'll see each other, no. But will stay in touch Get married, go to the weedings/come to mine, ect.

I graduated college May 2002 and I would say that of the people I consider very close friends, all but two or threeare from CMU. My best friend got a job in Mississippi but I still manage to talk to him every other day or so. Others moved to the Detroit area and I see them frequently. Others I still talk to as well, just because you don't see somebody every day doesn't mean they cannot be good friends, keep that in mind. I have a friend in the Air Force station in the Azores, get to see him maybe once a year, talk to him maybe once a month, but we are just as good of friends as we were in high school.

Easy Mac · 10-27-2003, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by SunDancer
I got a 2.64 GPA right now, never missed a class last semster (miss three the first total), do all my work, but am not a good test taker.

Never missed a class? wow, Freshman year I went to a class 5 times, 3 of which were to take tests. Granted, I got a C in the class, but it was worth it.

Maple Leafs · 10-27-2003, 02:45 PM

College was great. Like high school, but without the politics and with more money and free time. I'm not sure about the lifelong friends part; I have some close friends from later years in school, but only keep in touch with a handful of people from first year. Still, who cares, you'll have fun while you know them and that's what counts.

I got pretty good grades throughout school. In my post-school life, I have never once been asked about my grades by an employer. Get your degree of course, and I'd even recommend learning as much as you can while you have the chance, but don't obsess over a few points here or there unless you're planning on going to graduate school.

KWhit · 10-27-2003, 02:49 PM

My advice to you college goers:

Have sex with anything that moves. You'll kick yourself later if you don't.

Bee · 10-27-2003, 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by KWhit
My advice to you college goers:

Have sex with anything that moves.

Why limit yourself?

SunDancer · 10-27-2003, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by Bee
Why limit yourself?

So you don't get drunk and end up miskating Marmel for a really hot girl in a thong.

SunDancer · 10-27-2003, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by Fritz
are weedings gardening or pot smoking?

Opps...I meant weddings...I never smoke pot (only thing is drink).

As stated, I prolly have two to three really close friends after here, with one-two close high school friends (childhood friends).

I actually learn more than my GPA says.

Mr. Sparkle · 10-27-2003, 03:26 PM

I'm a sophomore at San Diego State right now, and i have mixed emotions. i have about the same GPA as you, but thats with an F that i'll have out of there at the end of this semester. i just hate the nonsensical general ed classes i have to take right now. i basically only go when i have to, and i'm gettin B's. I'll take that. I attend STDSU, so i have to be careful as to what gulleyhole i stick the little guy in. I like the college experience, and love San Diego, classes are just sooooooo boring right now

SunDancer · 10-27-2003, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by Mr. Sparkle
I'm a sophomore at San Diego State right now, and i have mixed emotions. i have about the same GPA as you, but thats with an F that i'll have out of there at the end of this semester. i just hate the nonsensical general ed classes i have to take right now. i basically only go when i have to, and i'm gettin B's. I'll take that. I attend STDSU, so i have to be careful as to what gulleyhole i stick the little guy in. I like the college experience, and love San Diego, classes are just sooooooo boring right now

Yeah, I hate the gen ed requirements (have to take three religious and three philosophy classes). I enjoy my major classes. Your have the problem of sticking it in those at every college.

Mr. Sparkle · 10-27-2003, 03:35 PM

The one class i have right now that i actually enjoy is my religious studies class. The teacher is very interesting and fun. I'm already done with my pre-reqs, so its all general ed this year. Very hard to motivate myself to care

bamcgee · 10-27-2003, 03:39 PM

On a resume, the GPA is just one component of many , albeit an important one. A 2.6 will definitely limit the overall number of opportunities that come your way because it is often used as an easy (and occasionally unfair) filter. However, it really depends upon your chosen field. That being said, no doors are really closed to you if you are persistent, have a connection to a company or position, or have demonstrated excellence somehow. It just means you'll have to work harder.

finkenst · 10-27-2003, 03:40 PM

My employer has a lower limit of 2.8/4.0 for new college graduate hires...

sabotai · 10-27-2003, 03:42 PM

"Opps...I meant weddings...I never smoke pot (only thing is drink)."

Ok, I've spotted your first problem...

I managed to graduate while being drunk for half my college life (with a 2.9 GPA). I had the same problem as you did, I can't take a test. What's your major? With me, when I got to junior and senior years, the class grades started to focus more on projects and papars rather than tests, which helped my grades out a LOT! (I got on the Dean's List 3 of my last 4 semesters because of it).

Just do whatever it is you find fun. If some of your friends bring you down, it may sound cold, but you have to cut them off. Seriously, you don't want to look back and think of all the fun you could have had because you held on to friends that didn't deserve it (my freshman year), I had a blast from my sophmore year on because I basically stopped hanging out with people that brought me down.

I'd give just about anything to be a sophmore in college again. My junior and senior years were great fun I spent mostly with my g/f at the time. But that sophmore year, being drunk and single, hanging out with my friends on the floor (making fun of those who had girlfriends and had to take time from their night to talk to them)...man. It was great. Enjoy every second. Once it's over, it's over.

sabotai · 10-27-2003, 03:43 PM

dola,

Intership! Get one when you are a senior! It'll make up for a low GPA with employers, because you'll have work experience.

SunDancer · 10-27-2003, 03:51 PM

I am starting to hang out less with my old click who have changed, and am really hanging out with my new friends. They are awesome! Not selfish, funny and sorta became my brothers here. It's going to be awesome!

We have to have 800 hours work experience to graduate, and our school prolly ranks in the top 5 or 6 right now in hospitality and tourism. The job connections and networking here is unreal.

SunDancer · 10-27-2003, 03:54 PM

To add,
I like to start my own catering firm. I plan on looking to find a catering firm to work with and learn the ropes.

Pumpy Tudors · 10-27-2003, 07:27 PM

Jeez, college wasn't the kind of "fun" experience for me that it seems to be for everyone else. It's probably the school that I went to, but I guess I'm the freakshow of this bunch.

I like it.

Philliesfan980 · 10-27-2003, 09:11 PM

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Originally posted by Pumpy Tudors
Jeez, college wasn't the kind of "fun" experience for me that it seems to be for everyone else. It's probably the school that I went to, but I guess I'm the freakshow of this bunch.

I agree with that sentiment. I had a gf (now my wife by the way) , from the beginning of my freshman year. Basically, I had to make ends meet on my own. Rent, Cable, Etc etc etc. Ended up working 35 hours on average while maintaining a good GPA. I suppose I was too practical about the entire experience, but hey, I do have a job.

As for some of the guys on here saying that you have 2.9's etc and are now doing great. Congraduations!! You really are fortunate, or must know someone. The majority of the guys that I went to school with that screwed around and got sub 3.0 GPA's are pretty screwed right now.

I guess this moral of this message is like anything else, moderation is key. Have fun, but don't lose your head about it.

10-27-2003, 09:07 AM	#6
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	College is all about getting drunk, hooking up, and skipping class. If you can do all of those things and manage to graduate then you'll be just fine. I mean, it worked for me, anyway __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

10-27-2003, 09:16 AM	#9
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Once you have a couple of jobs under your belt, I would think that experience would be much more important than GPA anyway. And if it is below 3.0, you probably wouldn't even list it on your resume. __________________ null

10-27-2003, 09:20 AM	#11
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	In college, I got married and had a kid. Yay. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

10-27-2003, 09:30 AM	#12
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Gee, I was feeling all special because my GPA was 3.9. Dammit. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

10-27-2003, 10:48 AM	#17
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	have fun, you can pick up the pieces later. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster Last edited by Fritz : 10-27-2003 at 10:48 AM.

10-27-2003, 12:53 AM	#3
haji1 Mascot Join Date: Jun 2003	Enjoy college while you can, the best years of my life. If your GPA is a little lower at the cost of having the time of your life so be it. Really, though, I don't think that employers could give a rats ass about GPA. It all comes down to who you know. As for them favoring 2.6 over 4.0, though, I think that is a myth conjured up by those with lower GPA's trying to console themselves.

10-27-2003, 08:32 AM	#4
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Dropping out of college was the best decision I ever made. I hated it. I was in Georgia Tech's co-op program, working 1 quarter, in school the next, etc. I loved the work, hated the school, started skipping classes to work part time during my school quarters, and finally gave up on school altogether. Best decision I ever made. I wouldn't recommend it for everyone though, I was in a unique situation.

10-27-2003, 08:52 AM	#5
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I think the value of your GPA varies from interviewer to interviewer. As long as you are above 2.5, it's meaningless to me.

10-27-2003, 09:13 AM	#8
ScottVib High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: My Computer	If you had two identical resume's one with a 2.6 vs. one with a 4.0 which one are you going to pick? (Say you could only interview one of them) I would say that employers favoring a 2.6 over a 4.0 would be a bit of a fallacy. But like Bee mentioned as long as it's of a sufficient level the difference between the two isn't likely to be the discriminator that costs you a job. Get yourself involved in internships. My grades were ok (about 3.5) but I got more offers then my classmates who had better grades, with almost no effort solely because of my internship. Plus thanks to the internship I had some experience on the job, meaning I started with a higher salary then I otherwise would have. The internship lets the employer know that you have some sort of practical experience doing the job, in addition to the theoretical knowledge you were supposed to have gained while in college. Activities are nice too, but I highly doubt that being in student government or captaining the rugby team got me many points on my resume evaluation, they were just things I did to pass the time and have some fun while I was at school, they give the interviewer something to bring up, you can use them to try and show leadership or teamwork if that's something the job needs, but by themselves they aren't likely to be a deciding factor. Chances are it will comedown to how well you interview, if your grades are ok, you've got an internship or other related experience on the resume, and interview well, it's typically enough to give you a good shot at the job.

10-27-2003, 10:06 AM	#13
Philliesfan980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Exton, PA	3.97 in accounting..

10-27-2003, 10:29 AM	#15
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	I started off at EMU and for the first year and a half, smooth sailing. I was pulling in decent grades and partying like it as 1999. Then it all went downhill. I met a girl and started having sex on a regular basis, which led to less and less class time. Somehow, I still pulled off decent grades, but she got booted for on account of grades. I was convinced to move down to Ohio. {Long story short} She's long gone, but I'm still here, and her dad co-owns half of my house. I'm back in school at BG, but I'm also working 40 hours a week. There's a moral to this story somewhere in here.......

10-27-2003, 10:55 AM	#18
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	dola. fuck a lot __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-27-2003, 10:56 AM	#19
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	dola. a whole lot __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-27-2003, 10:56 AM	#20
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	dola. and don't be too damn picky __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-27-2003, 11:10 AM	#21
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I agree with Fritz... although you might want to be a little picky. You don't wanna wake up next to Marmel...

10-27-2003, 11:41 AM	#23
Balldog Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Macomb, MI	My college experience: Girls Gone Wild: Dorm Fantasies

10-27-2003, 11:49 AM	#24
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	I got a 2.64 GPA right now, never missed a class last semster (miss three the first total), do all my work, but am not a good test taker. The biggest thing I learn, is that the friends here and the relationships are alot differenet here then they were in high school. They seem realer, stronger and more respectful. Seem like long-life friendships. Am I right?

10-27-2003, 11:56 AM	#26
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I have several friends from college that I stay in touch with, but I think it varies by person. What I find funny is some of the people I thought I'd stay friends with forever from college I've completely lost track of and some people I wasn't that close to in college are very good friends now.

10-27-2003, 11:59 AM	#27
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	Cards. Poker, spades, hearts, and cribbage. Then again I never finished, so I don't recommend that path. My friends today are a lot of the friends I made in college though.

10-27-2003, 12:35 PM	#28
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Well, the friends I made in college almost all went their separate ways after school, either moving back to where they lived previously, taking a job elsewhere or going on to graduate or medical school. The one that is still in the area is going the medical route - as is his wife - and has kids so he doesn't have a lot of free time. I did work with him for a few years after graduation though. I live in a different place from where I grew up, so I never see anyone from high school, and my best friend from home has been tied up with podiatry school. Haven't seen my dad since he moved to Hawaii four years ago. My mom visits every now and then, but I haven't seen my brother in a while. Everyone from work lives in PA. Pretty much leaves me with the wife and kids, the neighbors, and occasional get togethers with the in-laws (wife's sister lived in VA, parents in FL). __________________ null

10-27-2003, 01:11 PM	#29
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	Yeah. I think two-three of my friends will be the "life-long" friends, Does that mean we'll see each other, no. But will stay in touch Get married, go to the weedings/come to mine, ect.

10-27-2003, 01:37 PM	#32
bigdawg2003 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Austin, Texas, USA	I'm a freshman at SU (even had a little diary of my first few days, but I got tired of it, so stopped) and i'm having a blast. college rules! __________________ I didn't even know Elvis was from Memphis. I thought he was from Tennessee.

10-27-2003, 02:45 PM	#35
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	College was great. Like high school, but without the politics and with more money and free time. I'm not sure about the lifelong friends part; I have some close friends from later years in school, but only keep in touch with a handful of people from first year. Still, who cares, you'll have fun while you know them and that's what counts. I got pretty good grades throughout school. In my post-school life, I have never once been asked about my grades by an employer. Get your degree of course, and I'd even recommend learning as much as you can while you have the chance, but don't obsess over a few points here or there unless you're planning on going to graduate school.

10-27-2003, 02:49 PM	#36
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	My advice to you college goers: Have sex with anything that moves. You'll kick yourself later if you don't.

10-27-2003, 03:26 PM	#40
Mr. Sparkle High School JV Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco	college I'm a sophomore at San Diego State right now, and i have mixed emotions. i have about the same GPA as you, but thats with an F that i'll have out of there at the end of this semester. i just hate the nonsensical general ed classes i have to take right now. i basically only go when i have to, and i'm gettin B's. I'll take that. I attend STDSU, so i have to be careful as to what gulleyhole i stick the little guy in. I like the college experience, and love San Diego, classes are just sooooooo boring right now __________________ I hope life isn't a joke, because I don't get it

10-27-2003, 03:35 PM	#42
Mr. Sparkle High School JV Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco	indeed The one class i have right now that i actually enjoy is my religious studies class. The teacher is very interesting and fun. I'm already done with my pre-reqs, so its all general ed this year. Very hard to motivate myself to care __________________ I hope life isn't a joke, because I don't get it

10-27-2003, 03:39 PM	#43
bamcgee High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA	On a resume, the GPA is just one component of many , albeit an important one. A 2.6 will definitely limit the overall number of opportunities that come your way because it is often used as an easy (and occasionally unfair) filter. However, it really depends upon your chosen field. That being said, no doors are really closed to you if you are persistent, have a connection to a company or position, or have demonstrated excellence somehow. It just means you'll have to work harder.

10-27-2003, 03:42 PM	#45
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	"Opps...I meant weddings...I never smoke pot (only thing is drink)." Ok, I've spotted your first problem... I managed to graduate while being drunk for half my college life (with a 2.9 GPA). I had the same problem as you did, I can't take a test. What's your major? With me, when I got to junior and senior years, the class grades started to focus more on projects and papars rather than tests, which helped my grades out a LOT! (I got on the Dean's List 3 of my last 4 semesters because of it). Just do whatever it is you find fun. If some of your friends bring you down, it may sound cold, but you have to cut them off. Seriously, you don't want to look back and think of all the fun you could have had because you held on to friends that didn't deserve it (my freshman year), I had a blast from my sophmore year on because I basically stopped hanging out with people that brought me down. I'd give just about anything to be a sophmore in college again. My junior and senior years were great fun I spent mostly with my g/f at the time. But that sophmore year, being drunk and single, hanging out with my friends on the floor (making fun of those who had girlfriends and had to take time from their night to talk to them)...man. It was great. Enjoy every second. Once it's over, it's over.

10-27-2003, 03:43 PM	#46
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	dola, Intership! Get one when you are a senior! It'll make up for a low GPA with employers, because you'll have work experience.

10-27-2003, 03:51 PM	#47
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	I am starting to hang out less with my old click who have changed, and am really hanging out with my new friends. They are awesome! Not selfish, funny and sorta became my brothers here. It's going to be awesome! We have to have 800 hours work experience to graduate, and our school prolly ranks in the top 5 or 6 right now in hospitality and tourism. The job connections and networking here is unreal.

10-27-2003, 03:54 PM	#48
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	To add, I like to start my own catering firm. I plan on looking to find a catering firm to work with and learn the ropes.

10-27-2003, 07:27 PM	#49
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Jeez, college wasn't the kind of "fun" experience for me that it seems to be for everyone else. It's probably the school that I went to, but I guess I'm the freakshow of this bunch. I like it. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

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