Is there more to college than smoking dope and bad mouthing your country?
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Yes there is far more to college than those things.  I'm going to have to tell a story in here that I hope will clarify my points a bit.  So, I feel like College is a ground for learning, for developing your ideas and thoughts and finding ways of backing them which I don't think people do nearly as much is say high school or middle school.  If that means you discover something new about your country and either praise or reject it for that new info, so be it, because you learned something.\n\nThere are plenty of political sides on a college campus, the 2 most prominent of course and lesser known ones that change from campus to campus.  On my campus for example, there was a big push for the Green party as well as a big push for "parties" that supposrted issues that were brought up, but nothing else (IE Legalization of marijuana).  Every face of politics tended to be fierce on my campus because people talking about it tended to either "know the facts" (what they believed were facts anyway) or had researched it and had a good idea.\n\nOk story time, I feel like College is a learning ground.  That means any side should be presented or at least represented.  I had a teacher on my campus that would do nothing but talk trash about republicans and what they have done while never supporting or acknowledging the other side.  Now although I agree more with a "liberal" viewpoint, I'd also like to know the other side for sake of debate if nothing else.  This teacher is what Iw ould call a bad teacher, because I only got half the story.\n\nI had another teacher that said very publically in class that he was against the war and believed that Bush was "off his rocker".  A student spoke up and stated that her husband was in Iraq and she was appreciate him not calling it a pointless war.  He said, "Thank you for your opinion" and went on.  He did not speak to her in an unfriendly manner or insult or berate her in any way, he mearly gave his opinion, and thanked her for hers, even though it opposed his own.  Long story short, she went to the College Republicans, they went the the Govenor of my state, and the Govenor himself stepped in to say, "do something about this" to my school administration.  In the meantime, my proffessor got several death threats at work and home.  He ended up stepping out of the class room, which they claim was a choice (He was scared someone might try something in class) and the teacher was replaced with a qualified officer (It was a CJ class) but incompetant teacher.\n\nSo here's what happened here, I  LOST OUT on a great teaching experiance (I had heard about this guy which is why I was in the class) and was given a crappy one (She basically gave us answers to tests and made it a baby class) because someone couldn't tolerate an opinion and it went to a much to high level.  From then on all my teachers wouldn't give an opinion and the only side that was taught was the conservative one.  People were in fear for their own jobs due to this.  So how is it an education when only one side is taught?  Why weren't the teachers that were causing a problem (my first example) removed WITH REASON and others that were doing the same but on the opposing side were never brought up?  How is that a good education when a teacher can't even give you an opinion and let you kick it around to whether you agree or disagree?  Do people think students just believe whatever comes out of a teacher's mouth?\n\nIf anyone wants more info on my teacher or wants to look up the story (if possible, email me and I'll give you more info)\n\nI apologize for the typos, Spellcheck is out to lunch. And I was a little heated :)
1050058
College isnt for everyone.\nheh
990331
I think college only,. why are you separating the word CUM???
603509
In general, no. There's a general equality among students once you're in college. That's not to say people won't pull stupid pranks on you -- they might. But the code allows you to get them back, as long as it's legal.\n\nThe one thing upper classmen might pressure you on is drinking. Know your limits, and don't drink too much. People do incredibly stupid things when they are drunk. I was a bartender - believe me.
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When I was 15 I went the party-girl route, and I had a lot of fun, but I took it too far and my grades suffered. I ended up having to go good-girl in order to get enough credits to graduate high school. But life isn't black and white, you can party, just do it in moderation. I would suggest staying away from drugs though, because they can have long term effects, especially on your memory (trust me!) :P
1025651
A lot mostly for smoking and skipping classes.  But that was like 10 years ago.
555324
yep. Unless your college prohibits it. If those are what you like, then go for it!
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Nap all day and party all night.  When they do go to class, they go in pajamas, hoodies and flipflops.  They cram for everything, and of course there is the infamous "freshman 15"!  I think I gained more like 20... but that's neither here nor there!\nThere's a lot of clubbing, and some drinking, hangovers, nights spent in the library until the early morning, etc...\nI guess those are not really stereotypes though since they really happen.  Unless you say that every single college student behaves in these manners.  That's not true.  After my first semester away from home, I was a model student!  There are some young adults who go away from school and behave responsebly.  They are few, however.\n\nThere is a famous saying that most colleges do during freshman orientations.\n"Look at the person to the right of you.  Now look to the person to the left of you.  By the end of your first semester, one of those people won't be here."\nIt's sad but it's true.\nAah, college.  Memories, memories...
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No worse than any other University, compared to anywhere else in the country. Depends on the ignorance of the students attending those schools. Racism is everywhere in this country. Not just the South. I have seen more race issues in the Northern part of the country than in the South where I live.
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lol. ive reported my tutuor at college because i though he was smoking weed lol. it turned out he  had to go fro a drug test and he was all clear. It was just his BO. Very scary. hey weed addicts, sniff ya mates pitts instead. Much cheaper! happy getting high!
529420
there is an American university there.\nalso some national university,and collages.
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haha thats the episode with the talking monkey.\n\n\nwell it all depends on you and how seriously you take it. Most people in college study hard and they benefit a lot from it. But I live in the dorms and I know plenty of idiots that just mess around all day, it's like a day care for them.
700475
welcome to the real world. Hey this is going to be a big step in your life. You are now becoming or are now an adult. This is going to be your opportunity to grow into and experience the world out there. Dont worry, if you stress out and worry, then your years in college will suck. Make time to enjoy(partying to a limit) and then stay focused with school work as well.  You will be able to party 20 times more harder after college, but make the most out of the years in college. If I had a chance to, I would LOVE to go back to college, those were the best years of my life....seriously, you will enjoy it.  It is a whole new world.
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can a school be responsible for the actions of it's graduates? what about the Marines, can they be responsible for Lee Harvey Oswald's actions????\nBut hey keep on going to Benning and protesting, I used to love arresting the college students who come to protest a little early and always, always have weed in their cars. LOL.\nShould their respective colleges be shut down because their students got arrested for trying to come on base with a bag of weed in their cars?? and when they roll down their windows it looks like a cheech and chong movie!!!!\nThat's the best.
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Both of the college I have attended had smoke free areas, where people who don't smoke don't have to be bothered by it, but the smokers still complain because they have to go a little out of their way to have a smoke. There is no way to keep everybody happy.
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I had way more freedom at university because I lived independently and could come and go as I please.  From an academic perspective, I was only responsible to myself at university, so if I skipped class or didn't hand in assigments, my parents never knew!  I loved being responsible for myself.\n\nMy grades were better in high school because I felt pressure to get good marks and get into university.  At university, I had already achieved my goals and let my marks slide in order to have more fun!\n\nMy social life was pretty wild in university- I was out on the town at nightclubs most nights!  I drank and partied all the time, with totally random people, and ended up in some pretty weird situations.  In high school I didn't drink until the 12th grade and always partied with my group of friends, so it was less crazy and less frequent!\n\nI think I will be friends with my high school friends forever, but it was easy to lose touch with my university friends because we were all from different places and all moved away at the end.  With my high school friends, we all have hometown connections.\n\nBut overall, I definitely prefer university (which is why I'm going back for a Masters!)
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Dude they're totally easier in college than in high school.\nJust going to have to suck it up and keep on talking to them.  Plus bars and coffee shops good place to start.  Class is for working not much time to talk.