ITT: I give college tips, college advice, and debunk college myths. DSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 6:53:50 AMI've seen many high school and/or college students asking college-related questions on CE, so I thought I'd make a general topic to answer any questions.

First, my credentials: I've been studying student affairs now for a while and have worked as a college administrator for a few years. I started out as an RA (Resident Advisor), then got promoted to an RD (Resident Director). Since then, I've worked as a graduate student advisor, Greek Life administrator, Campus Life Programming Graduate Assistant, New Student Orientation, and university conference and events services.

So feel free to ask me any questions about anything college-related. Here are the guidelines for this topic:

1 For every question, I will attempt to give you the best answer I have. That means that I'll be honest with you. No PR or silly "Go to college" answers that recruiters will give you. I am a firm believer that college isn't for everyone, and I will tell you so if I believe it will help you.

2 You may get an answer you don't want to hear. That's the price with honesty. You can take my advice or leave them. It's up to you.

3 I don't know everything. While I've worked in several fields, I'm still young and obviously won't be able to answer every question. If I don't know the answer, I will flat out tell you instead of trying to stretch my expertise. This topic is meant to be helpful, not to flaunt my college knowledge. If I can, I may redirect you to the proper resources for you to find that answer.

4 I won't be of much help to you when it comes to specific majors or degree programs. While I have some knowledge of general college majors and facts such as employment opportunities, salary range, and difficulty, there are just too many for me to keep track of. My advice is more general in nature, dealing with college issues such as admissions, studying, part time jobs, career services, student loans, roommates, dining, and other out-of-class college problems.

5 I will not respond to trolling. If you have a disagreeing opinion, that is fine and even encouraged. I'd like to get some discussions going, and if friendly debates come out as a result, it is only for the benefit of the readers. But please, keep it civil and productive.

6 This topic will mostly be question-and-answer driven. This means that most of my advice will come as a result from your questions, as I wouldn't know where to start otherwise. Every so often I'll post a tip, fact, or myth-debunker out there, but this topic will only stay alive as long as people seem interested.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.giffratagonia | Posted on 2/15/2012 6:54:21 AMWhich college did you attend?---PENN 2015Game1ngAssass1n | Posted on 2/15/2012 6:55:02 AMHow do I get laid?---When I was 8 years old, my neighbor's dog kept poping on my yard. So one day I poped on his yard.gamegodofall | Posted on 2/15/2012 6:56:40 AMHow can I get out of paying back my loans. I don't think I should have to.

---My Words Were True And Sheamus Made You Believe!http://imgur.com/Fc39f.jpgAsherlee10 | Posted on 2/15/2012 6:57:48 AMYoung CEmen would be wise to utilize this topic.---"Opinions should be a result of a thought, not a substitute for it.""I'm confused." - leverage2015nananabatman | Posted on 2/15/2012 6:59:09 AMI am in the process of rushing Sigma alpha Epislon. Know anything about them besides that they uphold the Gentlemen Standard?King_Hutton | Posted on 2/15/2012 6:59:23 AMHow do you make your friend feel better because he went to a school with an awful hockey team?

Because pretty much everyone I know should feel bad about themselves.DSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 6:59:58 AMfratagonia posted...Which college did you attend?

Undergraduate: ERAUGraduate: OK State

Game1ngAssass1n posted...How do I get laid?

Not by becoming an RA, lol.

Parties, clubs, bars, etc. It's cliche, but there's a reason it's cliche. Now, if you're looking for a relationship, that's another story entirely.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifAchillesVent | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:02:23 AMi mostly wang to go to college to move out of my parents and go to parties and meet the ladies. is there any degrees that are easiest?weirdlogic | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:02:50 AMHow do i get into a groove of studying?

and maintain it all year long?DSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:06:03 AMgamegodofall posted...How can I get out of paying back my loans. I don't think I should have to.

Unfortunately, you cannot do that.

UNLESS... you get employed in a qualifying public service career. Then you would qualify for loan forgiveness. A list of qualifying jobs and other requirements can be found here:

http://www.finaid.org/loans/publicservice.phtml

Asherlee10 posted...Young CEmen would be wise to utilize this topic.

That's my hope.

nananabatman posted...I am in the process of rushing Sigma alpha Epislon. Know anything about them besides that they uphold the Gentlemen Standard?

Unfortunately, I don't know any specific information about them. I just started working with Greek Life a month ago and am still learning specifics about each chapter.

King_Hutton posted...How do you make your friend feel better because he went to a school with an awful hockey team?

Because pretty much everyone I know should feel bad about themselves.

Talk about football. That may turn the tides a bit.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifSierraKusterbck | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:07:36 AM

From: nananabatman | #006I am in the process of rushing Sigma alpha Epislon. Know anything about them besides that they uphold the Gentlemen Standard?

I'm an SAE pledge right now.

You'll to memorize The True Gentleman, The founders of SAE, the Greek Alphabet (although all fraternities have to do that), and parts of the Phoenix (pledge manual).---http://i.imgur.com/5bLi5.pngbretonftw | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:08:41 AMIs it true that Business as a major is becoming completely overcrowded in proportion to the jobs availible that are looking for a Business qualification?---High General of the CrabdomIf you believe in Santa and are 100% proud of it, put this in your sig.leverage2015 | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:10:14 AMTracking for later i could use your opinion---SkarsgardFornus, 7PatchProblem, Bloody Pechos, TheDeadlights and Scombussolare.CrazyGuyWithNoodles | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:13:42 AMnananabatman posted...I am in the process of rushing Sigma alpha Epislon. Know anything about them besides that they uphold the Gentlemen Standard?

They have the highest rate of alcohol-related death of any national Greek house, although much of this is due to their size and number of chapters.

Also, most branches have earned the honor of being referred to as "Sexual Assault Expected" because of their party atmosphere and generally low morals.---http://i.imgur.com/KB1AS.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/X6Kde.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:16:26 AMbretonftw posted...Is it true that Business as a major is becoming completely overcrowded in proportion to the jobs availible that are looking for a Business qualification?

This is partially true. While yes, Business has become sort of the catch-all major (second to liberal studies), it is also very diverse and many business majors end up working in different fields. Just about every company needs someone with a business background, so the business degree will be helpful in that regard. However, to really be competitive with a business degree, you need to have a focus. And I'm not talking about an area of concentration or a minor, I mean a specific field that you'd like to apply your business expertise into.

For example, say you like animals and want to get a business degree. Maybe you'd like to manage a zoo one day. I would suggest you volunteer or work part time at a zoo or vet clinic to gain experience, perhaps take a few zoology courses as well. That way, when you graduate, you'll have some knowledge of the field (and the rest you'll learn during training, anyway), but you'll also have the advantage of finance and management skills that many other applicants with zoology degrees wouldn't have.

Hope that helps.

leverage2015 posted...Tracking for later i could use your opinion

No problem!---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:17:44 AMbtw, thanks to everyone providing their SAE knowledge. I encourage anyone with relevant information to feel free to add to this topic.

---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifcoolboy11 | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:17:47 AMThis should be a good read.*taggers*---"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool". William ShakespeareKing_Hutton | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:21:29 AMTalking about college football is only exciting for people in the south and people who wish they were. Real people go to hockey schools.kourkour | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:22:17 AMDo you think i will have problems with my performance if i continue to study at non-traditional hours? For example i could be studying 1-7 and then go straight for lessons and sleep after i attend etc.

Also what happens if you get busted with weed?---"stereotypical internet guy" -Fuzzy_Blankethttp://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa242/kourkour/xcluded.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:28:39 AMKing_Hutton posted...Talking about college football is only exciting for people in the south and people who wish they were. Real people go to hockey schools.

Where are you from?

kourkour posted...Do you think i will have problems with my performance if i continue to study at non-traditional hours? For example i could be studying 1-7 and then go straight for lessons and sleep after i attend etc.

Also what happens if you get busted with weed?

Hmm, good question. That entirely depends on you, really. Do you consider yourself more of a night owl or an early bird? If you're a night owl, then you should be able to get by that way. I've known many people who take naps during the day and spend time at night studying (especially engineers).

However, from a purely health and psychological standpoint, that's not a healthy sleep cycle. How many hours of sleep are you getting during the day? If it's less than 6ish, you're definitely not getting enough. The human body is meant to sleep at night, and tampering with that schedule messes with hormones and other chemicals in the body I can't name in the top of my head (this is from undergrad psychology class, give me a break).

As for the second question, that's more than just a broken university rule, so you'd get the actual police on your back for that one.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifTurtlebread | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:32:28 AMWhat can I even do with a science degree, specifically something in the biological field

and yeah I read point 4.SierraKusterbck | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:32:44 AMFrom: CrazyGuyWithNoodles | #015They have the highest rate of alcohol-related death of any national Greek house, although much of this is due to their size and number of chapters.

Also, most branches have earned the honor of being referred to as "Sexual Assault Expected" because of their party atmosphere and generally low morals.

SAE has both ends of the spectrum as in terms of how bad hazing is/the stupid things they do that get people killed and whatnot. The National Organization is big on taking action against more "unstable" chapters with fines and whatnot. If a

minor hazing incident was reported at my university, they would be fined $7000.

But at least on the positive side of the SAE chapters I know of, there's never a real stereotype to the people who are in SAE. Like on my campus I know TKE has all of the great athletes, Fiji has a bunch of dbags, and Pike are the date rapists... I honestly only went to Greek Rush events on my campus for free food, but I ended up liking the guys at SAE so much so I decided to pledge.---echokourkour | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:32:48 AMI am an engineer. And i sleep 4-5 hours on weekdays and 9-10 on weekends.

Also, do professors care if you fall behind on your assignments because you are in a sports team? (thinking of joining the rugby team, UK here). I mean, will they be more lenient, or no chance of that? (software engy btw)---"stereotypical internet guy" -Fuzzy_Blankethttp://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa242/kourkour/xcluded.jpgBIondes | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:35:46 AM- How much do you get paid?- I feel like college is a garbage waste of time scam that will leave people who aren't majoring in medicine related fields or engineering many thousands dollars in debt for a worthless piece of paper that won't get them a job. Do you disagree?---http://i39.tinypic.com/4nmeg.jpg http://i43.tinypic.com/2e4vu5g.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/g7p1Q.jpg http://i42.tinypic.com/6h4zud.jpgSingspike | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:36:32 AMtag---Dogbert is sexy. Q('-'Q) ~&~Singspike~&~http://i.imgur.com/1gAja.gif http://i.imgur.com/juLC0.gifCore_Of_Stuff | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:41:04 AMI'm studying for a B.S. in biology, but I don't know what I want to do with it. I don't really want to go to pre-med or graduate school, I just want to get my degree and work. What should I do?---http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9827/ohmygodoaijlkdasjk.gifCrazyGuyWithNoodles | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:42:25 AMSierraKusterbck posted...

SAE has both ends of the spectrum as in terms of how bad hazing is/the stupid things they do that get people killed and whatnot. The National Organization is big on taking action against more "unstable" chapters with fines and whatnot. If a minor hazing incident was reported at my university, they would be fined $7000.

You may have a point. In either situation, the downside to SAE chapters being so ubiquitous is that there isn't the same level of regulation you may see in other houses. No house should be represented entirely by other people, but people interested in pledging SAE should be aware of the specifics of their chapter and its history.---http://i.imgur.com/KB1AS.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/X6Kde.jpgthe_cajun88 | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:43:03 AMi can out college you, tc---The University of Tennessee Alumnihttp://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l306/the_cajun88/Josephthesnowman.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:44:13 AMTurtlebread posted...What can I even do with a science degree, specifically something in the biological field

and yeah I read point 4.

Off the top of my head, not much. I can think of working in a zoo, teaching elementary/middle/high school, research and development in a laboratory, and working at a conservation or national park. Though new fields are being created every day, so who knows what else there is.

Here's a useful link with a list of possible careers you can pursue with a Biology degree.

http://condor.depaul.edu/biology/ugrad/50things.html

kourkour posted...I am an engineer. And i sleep 4-5 hours on weekdays and 9-10 on weekends.

Also, do professors care if you fall behind on your assignments because you are in a sports team? (thinking of joining the rugby team, UK here). I mean, will they be more lenient, or no chance of that? (software engy btw)

That depends a lot on the type of university you go to. Sports-heavy universities tend to give a lot of leniency to students in a sports team. It also depends how big that particular sports team is there. For example, at my university, it is much easier for an American football player to get excused on assignments than a softball player. I suggest you talk to your professor now (or the beginning of the semester) and ask him/her this question directly. They should have a much clearer response, since by the end of the day, it's really up to the individual professor.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifCrazyGuyWithNoodles | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:51:56 AMI guess I'll ask my question(s):

What schools did you interview with besides OkSU, and do you still keep in touch with any of the people from your student affairs grad candidate pool?---http://i.imgur.com/KB1AS.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/X6Kde.jpgXXXB0BXXX | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:55:40 AMI'm currently getting a bachelors in philosophy, how much money will I make?---"XXXB0BXXX is the best troll on GFAQs" - XXXB0BXXXXXXB0BXXX XXXB0BXXXDSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:57:55 AMBIondes posted...- How much do you get paid?- I feel like college is a garbage waste of time scam that will leave people who aren't majoring in medicine related fields or engineering many thousands dollars in debt for a worthless piece of paper that won't get them a job. Do you disagree?

Here's my take on the value of college:

- If you go to college simply for a degree in areas such as medicine, law, engineering, and computer science, then it's worth the price.

- If you go to college simply for a degree in other areas such as English, Philosophy, Liberal Studies, etc. and just want that degree in hand, then you're wasting your time. Go learn a trade or something.

However, the second category is not a waste of time depending on the amount of involvement the student has at the college or university. In college, students have the potential to build many skills, networks, and opportunities outside the classroom, more than any other environment they could be in. Many students realize in college that their "dream job" really isn't all that it was cracked up to be, and the safety net of college allows students a cushion to try out different fields with little consequence, something that you can't do in the working world easily.

For example, while in college, I went in to get a degree in Aeronautical Science, which is pretty worthless if you can't get a job as a pilot. However, thanks to my college involvement, I gained tons of experience acting in theatre, leading a residence hall, teaching a kindergarten class, publishing a book, traveling around the country (for free) for tons of conferences and events, giving a commencement speech to over 5,000 people, and even being on live television and running a broadcasting station. Well worth the college money. There is no way I would have been able to do all of that without the resources available in college. Unfortunately, many students don't take advantage of such resources, and by the time they graduated, they threw away all that money with no job to show for it. College students pay student fees for a reason. Use them.

Core_Of_Stuff posted...I'm studying for a B.S. in biology, but I don't know what I want to do with it. I don't really want to go to pre-med or graduate

school, I just want to get my degree and work. What should I do?

This is similar to another question I answered earlier. See this link for a list of possible options:

http://condor.depaul.edu/biology/ugrad/50things.html

However, if you feel that none of that really interests you, may I suggest changing majors? What year are you in college? I would start by joining extracurricular activities that interest you and find out if you have a passion for something else. Visit your career services department. Many career services departments in universities have career counselors who can provide you with interest assessments that can help you figure out which career options are best for you. I'm actually training to be a career counselor right now, and those assessments are really helpful. And best of all, they're FREE for college students. Just visit your office and ask them about their career assessment and career development services.

the_cajun88 posted...i can out college you, tc

http://ragefac.es/faces/cc91e8741c0c596b8b15cb2fc544a488.png---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifIrishMercenary | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:58:17 AMHow did you get that job?

Also like I'm in college here in Ireland and we dont have any of these fraternity houses here, aside from the films, where they are just places to session on, what do they actually do?---...Bow-chicka-bow-wow ~ Zarren364Jinder Mahal > CM PunkMrSty | Posted on 2/15/2012 7:59:38 AMI just got my GED and got an above average score that qualifies me for scholarships. Would a state university accept/deny me or are there tests I would need to take? I'm not interested in community colleges.---I know your roomie is supposedly in MLG and supposedly has a g/f who is supposedly a fox. I have no patience for bestiality... - Krazylegzkourkour | Posted on 2/15/2012 8:02:29 AMFrom: IrishMercenary | #034Also like I'm in college here in Ireland and we dont have any of these fraternity houses here, aside from the films, where they are just places to session on, what do they actually do?

Same here, all we have are "societies".---"stereotypical internet guy" -Fuzzy_Blankethttp://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa242/kourkour/xcluded.jpgCore_Of_Stuff | Posted on 2/15/2012 8:03:26 AMFrom: DSdude19 | #033This is similar to another question I answered earlier. See this link for a list of possible options:

http://condor.depaul.edu/biology/ugrad/50things.html

However, if you feel that none of that really interests you, may I suggest changing majors? What year are you in college? I would start by joining extracurricular activities that interest you and find out if you have a passion for something else. Visit your career services department. Many career services departments in universities have career counselors who can provide you with interest assessments that can help you figure out which career options are best for you. I'm actually training to be a career counselor right now, and those assessments are really helpful. And best of all, they're FREE for college students. Just visit your office and ask them about their career assessment and career development services.

I've thought about changing my major a couple of times. I'm almost dead set on some kind of office job, so I was thinking that a business degree would be a good catch-all thing for me. I feel like I'm floating all the time here. It's weird.---http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9827/ohmygodoaijlkdasjk.gif

DSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 8:06:46 AMCrazyGuyWithNoodles posted...I guess I'll ask my question(s):

What schools did you interview with besides OkSU, and do you still keep in touch with any of the people from your student affairs grad candidate pool?

Honestly, I only interviewed at OkSU, mostly because they offered me a full-ride scholarship there. To me, financing the university is more important than choosing a university based on rank, prestige, etc. But that's just my college values. I'm sure other people have different values about that. I'm just glad I managed to get through both my undergrad and grad degrees with full scholarships. (Though I still managed to acquire debt from the plane rentals for my flight degree; flying is expensive!)

And yes, I do keep in touch with my grad candidate pool, as I'm still in my grad program (I finish this May). :p

XXXB0BXXX posted...I'm currently getting a bachelors in philosophy, how much money will I make?

That is a very general question, sir. Though I'm guessing this is a stab at the supposed uselessness of philosophy degrees. That brings us to our first myth!

Philosophy degrees can be just as useless or useful as many other degrees depending on how much effort is put into them. Students who major in Philosophy with a plan in mind will have a much greater chance of finding employment than students who just major in Philosophy with no goal in mind of what they want to do with it. But in reality, Philosophy is a transferable field that can apply in many areas.

Check out this page talking about the value of a Philosophy degree and some surprising statistics about how well students in Philosophy fields can do:

http://www.willamette.edu/cla/philosophy/practical/---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifCrazyGuyWithNoodles | Posted on 2/15/2012 9:12:15 AMDSdude19 posted...CrazyGuyWithNoodles posted...

And yes, I do keep in touch with my grad candidate pool, as I'm still in my grad program (I finish this May). :p

Cool beans. If you're looking into Doctoral programs, I'm lead to believe that GWU is always worth looking into.

I know nothing about the actual program, I've just heard that part 1 of the interview is being vetted by the Secret Service.---http://i.imgur.com/KB1AS.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/X6Kde.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 9:19:10 AMIrishMercenary posted...How did you get that job?

Also like I'm in college here in Ireland and we dont have any of these fraternity houses here, aside from the films, where they are just places to session on, what do they actually do?

kourkour posted...From: IrishMercenary | #034Also like I'm in college here in Ireland and we dont have any of these fraternity houses here, aside from the films, where they are just places to session on, what do they actually do?Same here, all we have are "societies".

Connections, basically. I know my supervisor since she's friends with the supervisor of my last job. And Fraternities and Sororities are generally social organizations with a focus on philanthropy and service learning. They help their members

build valuable life skills in leadership and other areas while helping their communities through fundraisers and other service events. Gosh, I sound like a Public Service Announcement.

MrSty posted...I just got my GED and got an above average score that qualifies me for scholarships. Would a state university accept/deny me or are there tests I would need to take? I'm not interested in community colleges.

Depends on how you do on your SAT's/ACT's. They look at a variety of things to decide to accept you. Have you been involved in extra-curricular activities? Have you done volunteer work? Are you a resident of the state (if it's a state school)? Think about these questions and that may give you a clearer picture.

Core_Of_Stuff posted...

I've thought about changing my major a couple of times. I'm almost dead set on some kind of office job, so I was thinking that a business degree would be a good catch-all thing for me. I feel like I'm floating all the time here. It's weird.

It could work. Just make sure to continue looking around and seeing what interests you. Just because you're getting a business degree doesn't mean you qualify for every business sector out there. Find an area of interest you'd like to work in and focus your business expertise on that (if you choose to do business). Also, remember, lots of people end up working jobs not related to their bachelors degree. So don't stress too much about your major. As long as you get involved in extracurricular college activities and gain leadership skills and network connections, you should do fine.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifKing_Hutton | Posted on 2/15/2012 9:43:14 AMDSdude19 posted...Where are you from?

UMass Lowell. This username was inspired by King Carter Hutton, who is currently the sexiest goalie in the AHL.JBaLLEN66 | Posted on 2/15/2012 9:51:54 AMIs accounting a good major and im also greek so how much will that help me.---Always choosing red solo cups because the blue ones remind me of liberals.DwnWitThaSystm | Posted on 2/15/2012 9:56:45 AMHow did you handle the transition from undergrad to graduate school? My transition to law school has basically destroyed my mental health.---I hate my username.Butterfiles | Posted on 2/15/2012 9:59:43 AMdo you have advice for a future premed---http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/739480/marlins.gifCloakandStagger | Posted on 2/15/2012 10:07:01 AMhow easy is it for gay guys to get it on with straight guys?---Set to buy: Skyrim, Arkham city, Uncharted 3, Demons SoulsMaybe: God of War 3, God of War collections, Ico Collection, Dark SoulsDSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 10:52:38 AMWow, lots of questions! That's great!

I just got swamped with work, so I'll have to take a breather for a bit. I'll get back to answering questions when I can.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifmallow | Posted on 2/15/2012 10:56:36 AMFrom: weirdlogic | #010How do i get into a groove of studying?

and maintain it all year long?

---Take it to heart, like a vegetarian that won't even eat animal crackersAllOfThePlights | Posted on 2/15/2012 10:59:00 AMCEmen: SAE is an awful fraternity. Get into a better one.---http://i42.tinypic.com/1gg676.png http://i42.tinypic.com/vem2hk.jpghttp://i52.tinypic.com/rigs5y.jpgJBaLLEN66 | Posted on 2/15/2012 11:00:20 AMalso debunk some common college myths---Always choosing red solo cups because the blue ones remind me of liberals.XXHornDogXX | Posted on 2/15/2012 11:05:32 AMWhats your opinion about going into the Military rather then College after High School.---InFearAndFaith_ still owes me my damn prize for guessing the right release date!- http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/960512-halo-reach/53295877DSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 1:20:40 PMJBaLLEN66 posted...Is accounting a good major and im also greek so how much will that help me.

Accounting is great, actually. It's a very useful skill to have in real life, and any company or business worth their salt will need good accountants, so there's plenty of job opportunities. Being Greek is great for building leadership skills and connections, two things that would really help you out in the job market. Hopefully you're in a reputable chapter that upholds its own touted morals (as I've experienced many that don't). If so, then get involved and try to take any leadership opportunities that become available. You won't regret it.

DwnWitThaSystm posted...How did you handle the transition from undergrad to graduate school? My transition to law school has basically destroyed my mental health.

It's not easy, since you need to have a completely different mindset to get into a graduate student's study habits. With classes only being once a week, it requires exceptional time management skills and procrastination is not an option. I learned that lesson pretty quickly within a few weeks into my program. It's tough, I agree. My suggestion is to make a schedule for work/studying/personal time that you stick to. If you leave Saturday afternoons as your leisure time, stick to it. Don't try to cram a last-minute paper in there or it will stress you out. If you're going to be stressed, do it when it's appropriate, not during your leisure time when you're supposed to be relaxed.

Butterfiles posted...do you have advice for a future premed

Unfortunately, no. I don't know much about the medical field.

CloakandStagger posted...how easy is it for gay guys to get it on with straight guys?

This is an odd question. I wouldn't say it's easy, but studies have shown that college is the peak time where straight guys experiment with their own sexuality, so I guess college is the best time more than ever...

AchillesVent posted...i mostly wang to go to college to move out of my parents and go to parties and meet the ladies. is there any degrees that are easiest?

Okay, this is where I feel the need to tell you that you're going about this all wrong. College is expensive. Oftentimes too expensive to be worth the price if you're going to waste it partying and hanging out. Not only would you be doing nothing with your life, but you'd be acquiring debt up the wazoo with no payoff. But I digress. I'm not your parent and hopefully you'll figure that out for yourself in time.

As far as easy degrees, that's completely dependent on your skills. Psychology may be the easiest field to some people, while chemistry comes naturally to someone else. What classes do you usually do best in while in high school? That's probably a good indication of what majors are best suited for you.

But again, don't go to college if those are your only reasons. You'll regret it later on.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 1:21:07 PMmallow posted...From: weirdlogic | #010How do i get into a groove of studying?

and maintain it all year long?

This is a tough one, because maintaining one strategy is almost impossible. Factors and variables change, and a studying technique that worked last month may be irrelevant this month, especially with the way a typical college schedule works.

First of all, make a schedule. The best times to study, in my opinion, fall into one of these three categories. Look at them and see which one best fits you:

1. Evening before bed. By this point, you've hung out with your friends, you've eaten dinner, and you're back in your room winding down from the day. By this point you can get some review in before finally going to sleep. Not effective if you're out late often.

2. Between classes. I think this one is the most effective. You know those gaps in your schedules between classes? Use them effectively. Schedule some review or homework time. Doesn't have to be long, just enough time to keep the stuff you've learned that day fresh in your memory. That way it'll be easier to review everything when the test comes.

3. Early Bird studying. Probably the toughest to do, but preferred by some people. Some people I know like to wake up an extra hour early, maybe go workout, get some breakfast, then sit down and go over some notes before heading to class. This usually helps wake up the brain and keeps you more alert throughout the rest of the day.

XXHornDogXX posted...Whats your opinion about going into the Military rather then College after High School.

I think that's a great idea if you want military training. If that's what you want, go for it. Just make sure that's what you really want and aren't only doing it to please your parents or to get college paid for later on. The military gets you great experience and exciting opportunities. Some people would be better off going to the military than taking the traditional books and tests approach of college. However, if military is your thing, I'd consider maybe doing ROTC. Being an officer gives you the best of both worlds: practical skills from military training and a wealth of knowledge from getting a free college education.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 1:24:45 PMJBaLLEN66 posted...also debunk some common college myths

Let's see, from the top of my head:

Myth: All the college wants from me is my money, not whether I get an education.Reality: This isn't true for most colleges. Colleges typically consist of three departments: Faculty, Staff, and Administration. I work for the field of Student Affairs, which falls under staff. My field was specifically created to meet the needs of the students, and to keep faculty and administration in check when politics force them to get greedy. We're the ones at those departmental meetings fighting against tuition increases, budget cuts, and opening new student centers so college students have a great college experience. Trust me, we care about you. That's why we got into this field to begin with.

Myth: Greek organizations are all about heavy drinking and hazing.Reality: While Greek organizations as a whole tend to have more incidences of drinking and hazing than other student organizations, their stereotype in the media is sereverly overblown. Every year, university Fraternity and Sorority Life departments are getting tougher and tougher on such actions and trying to change the campus culture to detract from the

stereotypes. Many colleges refuse to let their Greek organizations have toga parties or use the term "rush week" to knock off the stereotypes. Small customs such as language and purpose are being redefined to make Greek organizations do what they were originally designed to do: be a great resource for leadership development for students and service projects for the community.

Myth: Career Services departments are nothing but glorified high school guidance departments.Reality: Career Services departments in universities provide many great tools that students can use to get a good job. Unfortunately, due to poor advertising in most cases, few students make use of their services. These departments often offer resume and cover letter critiques, mock interviews for you to practice your interviewing skills, career/interest/personality assessments to see what careers are best suited for you, career counseling in general, internship opportunities, connections to various employers from many fields, and much more.

Look at it this way: a portion of your student fees go into funding this department, so it is in your best interest to make use of them and stop by at least once to see what they can do for you.

I'll have more as I think of them.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/15/2012 2:00:55 PMI'm open to more questions. I will answer them tonight when I get home.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifmuh316 | Posted on 2/15/2012 2:05:17 PMSo what do colleges really look at when accepting a student?

And if they do look at your grades, what year is their main focus?

What would be grades that are enough to get me into a good college?---Supporting the Thunder this seasonDwnWitThaSystm | Posted on 2/15/2012 3:04:54 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #051It's not easy, since you need to have a completely different mindset to get into a graduate student's study habits. With classes only being once a week, it requires exceptional time management skills and procrastination is not an option. I learned that lesson pretty quickly within a few weeks into my program. It's tough, I agree. My suggestion is to make a schedule for work/studying/personal time that you stick to. If you leave Saturday afternoons as your leisure time, stick to it. Don't try to cram a last-minute paper in there or it will stress you out. If you're going to be stressed, do it when it's appropriate, not during your leisure time when you're supposed to be relaxed.

Woah woah, what is this? All my classes are at least two days a week, with some being three or four per week. The stress I go through trying to keep up with that is bad enough, then they throw a ten-page legal research paper at us every three weeks on top of it. Time management is definitely not my strongest point, but I'm improving with it.

At this point though, I'm pretty sure I'm not going to stick it out for my last two years. I know it's supposed to be challenging, but I feel completely overwhelmed. I've quit drinking almost entirely, set up meetings with tutors, attended counseling for the first time in my life and am currently waiting on results to see if I need medication to stay "balanced." The VA ****ing me over on financial aid is a huge part of it though; I might be doing a lot better if not for that. Anyway, if being a lawyer is anywhere near as stressful as law school is, I want no part of it.

Just venting.---I hate my username.shadowtehruler2 | Posted on 2/15/2012 3:45:39 PMKing_Hutton posted...DSdude19 posted...Where are you from?

UMass Lowell. This username was inspired by King Carter Hutton, who is currently the sexiest goalie in the AHL.

No s***. I just applied to UMass Lowell.

@TC:What majors *aren't* useless? I'd imagine you're able to give better advice than typical CE "engineering or burger flipping" BS. I'm a HS senior and right now I'm thinking that i want to do biology or biotech or something and then go on to med school which is what i've wanted to do for years but as college gets closer i'm constantly second-guessing myself.---http://i41.tinypic.com/2vt387q.jpg http://i45.tinypic.com/11mgep0.gifEveryone here is clinically insane, that's what's wrong with this forum.-BlackDoomShadowKing_Hutton | Posted on 2/15/2012 4:09:25 PMWhere else did you apply?---All hail King Hutton!Official Carter Hutton fanboyGeneralZhao | Posted on 2/15/2012 4:12:35 PMGoing into aerospace engineering, anything you know about it/advise/recommend?---"Remember licking doorknobs on other planets is illegal."-Spongebob SquarepantsNobleRoar | Posted on 2/15/2012 4:22:56 PMSorry if these questions are dumb, I'm one of the least college-savvy people on the planet.

1. I have been accepted to two universities. One school is a lower quality (I'm assuming) but is offering me a full-ride tuition scholarship for 8 semesters. The other is a pretty recognizable school, but won't offer any school aid. Is the difference in quality TRULY worth the debt I will have? Majoring in Electrical Engineering, probably.

2. If I wanted to get my Bachelor's and then get a job to save up for graduate school (I kind of want to be a high school teacher for a few years, for fun) would you recommend that, or just jumping right into graduate school?

3. Are professors jerks? I have these huge fear of teachers calling me out on stuff, and every time it happens I want to kill myself (exaggeration, of course.) It seems like they are based on what I hear, I'm really scared. :(

4. Is it weird to not have a car on campus as a freshman?

I will probably have more questions soon.---"Be happy- if you're not even happy what's so good about surviving? We'll be all right. I suppose we just go on."3DS: 0688-5255-6725

ITT: I give college tips, college advice, and debunk college myths. Yo_D_oY | Posted on 2/15/2012 4:32:14 PMI want to make a general living creating indie games. Most of everyone think it is a waste of time to even think about but I know that isn't the case. Minecraft, VVVVVV, and more introduced what a person could accomplish if they stick to their dreams and goals in life. If the industry is bad at the time, the programming knowledge can transfer well to many other computer fields. Knowing how to code AAA games, not like game maker or flash but real C++ for example, is extremely advanced and all programmers know this.

What's your take on Video Game Colleges? Digipen's tuition skyrocketed for this year as tuition is 18k+ a year. A general Computer Science degree doesn't have the same networking and whatnot, kind of like your experience. It is cheaper though, but another downside is that it doesn't focus so much on video game programming techniques, such as using graphical engines and programming animations. You would end up having to use whatever you learned and learn even more on your own to build a portfolio good enough to land a job in the video game industry at all.

Or did I just answer my own question?

Also, what's the best way to find out the average wage/what the industry is like in any field? Google seems to be unreliable as many "reliable" sources claimed that video game designers (not programmers) make ~80k a year average whereas others say significantly more or less in the same year. Would it be rude to call and ask the companies themselves?

And I'm 20 credits away from finishing a general 2 year degree. Are there any jobs that I can't get without that degree but don't need a 4 year degree for? I farm pigs and it is getting rather old and my work is taking advantage of my work ethic so I'm always on a hunt for a better job anywhere, when I have time anyways.

---3DS FC: 4768-7722-4768Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/thebestichibanLebronisgoat6 | Posted on 2/15/2012 4:27:55 PMDO you know what life would be like for a transfer student? I mean from a 2 year college

---Lol Ravens http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/891214/omg.gifSMH Wes Welker http://i.imgur.com/eqOQs.gifYo_D_oY | Posted on 2/15/2012 4:28:15 PMFrom: GeneralZhao | #059Going into aerospace engineering, anything you know about it/advise/recommend?

Not TC but my dad works at Boeing in Portland, OR. Look into Boeing's intern stuff and all their programs if you are in the NW.---3DS FC: 4768-7722-4768Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/thebestichibankourkour | Posted on 2/15/2012 4:34:07 PMFrom: JBaLLEN66 | #042Is accounting a good major and im also greek so how much will that help me.

Greek, so am i? Where you from? Patras here, first choice for panhellenics CEID (Computer Engineering and Informatics Department, also knowns as H/Y, admitted to cambridge)---"stereotypical internet guy" -Fuzzy_Blankethttp://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa242/kourkour/xcluded.jpgcountzander | Posted on 2/15/2012 4:34:40 PMHow useful is a double major in economics and mathematics?---Beauty is truth; truth, beauty. That is all ye know on earth and all ye need to know.shadowtehruler2 | Posted on 2/15/2012 5:28:23 PMKing_Hutton posted...Where else did you apply?

UNH, Endicott college, St. Anselm, & Mass College of Pharm & Health Sciences---http://i41.tinypic.com/2vt387q.jpg http://i45.tinypic.com/11mgep0.gifEveryone here is clinically insane, that's what's wrong with this forum.-BlackDoomShadowKing_Hutton | Posted on 2/15/2012 5:44:17 PMFrom: shadowtehruler2 | #066UNH, Endicott college, St. Anselm, & Mass College of Pharm & Health Sciences

Ugh. F*** UNH.---All hail King Hutton!Official Carter Hutton fanboypeach_vs_faIco | Posted on 2/15/2012 5:49:02 PMFrom: nananabatman | #006I am in the process of rushing Sigma alpha Epislon. Know anything about them besides that they uphold the Gentlemen Standard?

SAE is a football frat at Gettysburg

I've been there before. Not my favorite place to party.---FvP | falco_vs_peach | *^*"The Shinies" Member*^* | Adventure Time MemberPBWSB | PDPSB | /pdpsb/ | PBWSB User Tournament Winner: DiabIo

harley2280 | Posted on 2/15/2012 6:00:01 PMFor those wondering about Greek life, you cannot judge a Fraternity based off of the Chapter at your school. Chapters vary in so many different ways. One Fraternity may be cool on your campus, but their Chapter at a different school could act just like someone on your campus who you don't like. At my school SAE is a bunch of douche bags who are mainly from the surrounding area, but I've met some from UT and MTSU who are actually pretty cool.

Like wise the Sigep Chapter here is awesome, but I've met people from other chapters who remind of the SAE's here.

The only way to know about a Chapter is go out for yourself and get to know the people. Chapters vary way to much.---"Hail to the King Baby."Plat FC - 2407 6584 1961 SS FC - 1591 7102 9304DSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 11:51:48 AMmuh316 posted...So what do colleges really look at when accepting a student?

And if they do look at your grades, what year is their main focus?

What would be grades that are enough to get me into a good college?

The catch-all answer is that it varies by college. Different colleges have different priorites. For some, grades are more important; for others, SAT/ACT scores are or extracurriculars. But colleges will generally look at this combination of factors when making a decision: Grades (both overrall and senior year), extracurricular activities, volunteer hours, ACT/SAT scores, class standing/percentage, ethnicity/gender (for colleges lacking in ethnic groups or women and want to build on it), and interviews/letters of referecnes (if applicable). Try to be as well-rounded as you can in all of these areas.

DwnWitThaSystm posted...

Vent away. Different programs have different class schedules. Most grad programs have one day a week, but there are many exceptions.

shadowtehruler2 posted...@TC:What majors *aren't* useless? I'd imagine you're able to give better advice than typical CE "engineering or burger flipping" BS. I'm a HS senior and right now I'm thinking that i want to do biology or biotech or something and then go on to med school which is what i've wanted to do for years but as college gets closer i'm constantly second-guessing myself.

Boy, this is a loaded question. No major is useless, really. If any major was useless, it would stop being offered. Its usefulness, however, depends on what you want from the major. What is it that you want from your career. Various employment opportunities? High salary? Opportunity for advancement within your career? Transferable skills? Job security? Great benefits? Flexibility to allow for personal/family time? Personal satisfaction from a job well done?

See, the usefulness of your major depends on what you value most from your career. Engineering and computer science majors typically make higher salaries and find more job opportunities, but career advancement is slower and there isn't much flexibility to enjoy personal time with family and friends with the hours worked.

Whereas an elementary school counselor has a lot of employability, good benefits, and plenty of time off with summer vacation and whatnot, but doesn't pay too well.

Depends on what you want.

GeneralZhao posted...Going into aerospace engineering, anything you know about it/advise/recommend?

Not really. My wife's an engineer, and she believes you should definitely supplement it with mechanical engineering experience and/or business management experience. It'll help you become more diverse in what you can do. But I'm sure someone else can provide better input on this.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 11:52:12 AM

NobleRoar posted...

1. I would definitely suggest you take the full-ride tuition option. Full-rides are a blessing, and unless the other option is Harvard for a law degree, the difference in quality is definitely not worth the price. By the end of the day, it's your connections and skills that will count for your job, not the university.

2. That's perfectly acceptable. Many people do, and prefer, to work for a few years before going to grad school. A lot of grad school classes are based on you having some previous full-time work experience. Here's the catch though. Make sure you're the type of person who can leave school and come back a few years later. Working full time and making some money might be hard to leave to go back to being a student with tests and no money. That's why I'm going straight through. I know that once I leave college, I'm gone for good.

3. I'll be honest: some professors are jerks. They are total tools, and some will go as far as give you a lower grade because they don't like you. Every campus has some, and the ones with tenure can get away with it since their job is pretty much guaranteed.

Now that I've prepared you for the worst, here are the good news: that is only a small percentage of the professor population. Most professors in universities are great people and are there because they love to teach. The classroom environment is usually more relaxed and students aren't just seen as pupils there to learn, but as valued individuals with valuable things to say.

And you know those bad professors? Ratemyprofessor.com is a great way to know which professors are bad before you even register for a class. That's one way to really get out of having professors you think you'd have a problem with. And once you get to upper level courses (mostly junior and senior year), bad professors will be all but extinct.

4. Nope, not weird. In fact, many freshmen go to college without cars due to the horrible parking system. Many campuses are either small enough that walking or biking is enough, or have a shuttle system free for students to get you around. If you don't have a car, you should be fine.I will probably have more questions soon.

Yo_D_oY posted...post

Honestly, if it's your passion, go ahead and do it. I can tell by your post that you love it and you would enjoy your life doing it. I would say to go to school, work as hard as you can to stand out, and get yourself that first job. People who enjoy what they do tend to make much more than the average salary range for those fields anyways.

For salary ranges, I would talk to either a career services department who usually have great resources for that stuff, talk to a professor who teaches about that field of work, or you can even use Wikipedia for the specific job you want. Surprisingly, Wikipedia is usually pretty reliable about salary ranges, at least in my experience.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifLebronisgoat6 | Posted on 2/16/2012 11:52:37 AMFrom: Lebronisgoat6 | #062DO you know what life would be like for a transfer student? I mean from a 2 year college

---http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001898867/5948219102_coolObama5_xlarge.jpeg http://i40.tinypic.com/2vx2emt.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 11:52:51 AMLebronisgoat6 posted...DO you know what life would be like for a transfer student? I mean from a 2 year college

One suggestion I would make for you is to find a university with a good transfer program. Many admission programs have both new student enrollment and transfer student enrollment, and offer services appropriate to each. When you go to your campus tour, ask about what specific services they offer for transfer students. Ask as many questions as you can. Any program worth their salt should be able to answer them with ease. If not, I would suggest go to another college.

If you're deadset on that college, however, just realize that it'll take some getting used to. You're not a freshmen, but you're not fully accustomed to there. I would suggest to live on campus or close to campus your first year (which may be your junior year), only because living on campus is the best way to make friends, but more importantly, to find out what is going on around campus and be the first one to know about any opportunities. You'll find that students who live on campus tend to do better, get better grades, and tend to get more jobs than those who live off campus.

countzander posted...How useful is a double major in economics and mathematics?

Don't know much about those majors, so I couldn't tell you.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifGuzco | Posted on 2/16/2012 11:55:07 AMFrom: nananabatman | #006I am in the process of rushing Sigma alpha Epislon. Know anything about them besides that they uphold the Gentlemen Standard?

At my school, SAE is widely known as standing for sexual assault expected. Just saying.---I love big nipplesDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 11:58:52 AMPhew! You guys are really throwing some great questions at me! Making me work the noggin!

Keep it up! I hope I'm being of some help to you.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifLebronisgoat6 | Posted on 2/16/2012 12:00:06 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #073[quoted text]

One suggestion I would make for you is to find a university with a good transfer program. Many admission programs have both new student enrollment and transfer student enrollment, and offer services appropriate to each. When you go to your campus tour, ask about what specific services they offer for transfer students. Ask as many questions as you can. Any program worth their salt should be able to answer them with ease. If not, I would suggest go to another college.

If you're deadset on that college, however, just realize that it'll take some getting used to. You're not a freshmen, but you're not fully accustomed to there. I would suggest to live on campus or close to campus your first year (which may be your junior year), only because living on campus is the best way to make friends, but more importantly, to find out what is going on around campus and be the first one to know about any opportunities. You'll find that students who live on campus tend to do better, get better grades, and tend to get more jobs than those who live off campus.

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Don't know much about those majors, so I couldn't tell you.

staying on the on campus topic, what are your suggestions on clubs and activities? how many clubs would be recommended to join? also what types of clubs would be the best to join

---Lol Ravens http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/891214/omg.gifSMH Wes Welker http://i.imgur.com/eqOQs.gifLebronisgoat6 | Posted on 2/16/2012 12:00:28 PMFrom: Guzco | #074At my school, SAE is widely known as standing for sexual assault expected. Just saying.

lmao

---http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001898867/5948219102_coolObama5_xlarge.jpeg http://i40.tinypic.com/2vx2emt.jpgthe cow ninja | Posted on 2/16/2012 12:05:27 PMRelative to your experience, how hard was it to get into grad school? What do grad schools look for (aside GPA)? Would you say getting a master's is worth it these days? Would you say your experience was legitimately difficult, or was it more "put in the time and effort and you'll be fine?"---the cow ninja (37) | Board List | Topic List | Post New Message | Barrel RollDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 12:57:02 PMLebronisgoat6 posted...

staying on the on campus topic, what are your suggestions on clubs and activities? how many clubs would be recommended to join? also what types of clubs would be the best to join

For your first club or organization, start with something you love to do. Love taking pictures? Joing the photography club. Love video games? Join the gaming club. It's a great way to meet people with similar interests. Stick with that organization for a bit and become involved in whatever activities they do. Sign up to work their bake sales, go to their trips, help with community service, serve on the parades/floats, and run for office. That involvement will get you noticed and you'll make great connections that way.

Once you feel comfortable you can handle it, join a second organization. You can either A) joing an organization with more commitment necessary, such as an intermural sports team, a martial arts or dance club, fraternity, etc. These will get you even more involved and you could even come out of them having gained some practical skills

or

B) a professional organization, such as the Student Government Association, the Student Campus Activities Board, Honor Society, etc. These are great leadership positions that will quickly help you rise the ranks in the university.

If you can handle both A) and B) at once (like I did), then go for it! If not, just take them one at a time. But never forget to continue with your "interests" organization, as it'll help motivate you when you get stressed.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 12:57:12 PMthe cow ninja posted...Relative to your experience, how hard was it to get into grad school? What do grad schools look for (aside GPA)? Would you say getting a master's is worth it these days? Would you say your experience was legitimately difficult, or was it more "put in the time and effort and you'll be fine?"

Graduate schools look at the usual stuff that undergraduate schools look at (GPA, extra-curricular activities, community service, letters of recommendation, leadership experience), but they also have some added things they look for as well. Most graduate programs will have you take the GRE or GMAT (or LSAT or other comparable standardized tests for certain programs), so study up for those. Many will ask you for a writing sample or scholarly research paper you've written. Make sure to write one good piece in your time as an undergraduate and save it so you can show it.

Some will ask you for a letter of purpose, basically a 2-3 page paper of you career plans and how that particular graduate program can help you achieve it. They may also have you write an essay on a particular topic to see what your writing skills are like.

More technical fields will want some lab and/or research experience, so make sure to build some of that. Internships are also a plus. Make sure to list on your resume any awards you've gained, as that is also taken into account.

Basically, the program wants to know if you're a good fit for what they have to offer. I would suggest you look in their website for their faculty and what their research interests are. Find someone who has a similar interest as you and send them an email. Tell them you are an undergraduate student possibly considering their graduate program, and if they have any tips to give you to apply. Most professors feel flattered when they get emails like that, since it ups their ego. 4 out of 5 times they'll respond with some advice and who knows? Maybe they can help pull a few strings to get you in.

Make sure to work hard, build up your graduate school application the moment you start college basically with your leadership experiences and academic work, and build the necessary connections by reaching out to others.

As for me, it wasn't very difficult. I went to the university for a conference and got to meet some important people there. They pretty much offered me a scholarship before I even applied, so it was pretty much guaranteed I'd get in once I did.

And yes, Masters degree are very helpful. Now that more and more people are getting bachelor's degrees, they're not all that special anymore. They're a dime a dozen. Master's degrees are beginning to become that extra step that gets you those interviews, similar to how Bachelors degrees used to be many years ago. I'd say go for it!---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifTyrannus5930 | Posted on 2/16/2012 12:58:25 PMWhy for the LOVE OF F***ING GOD'S NAME DOES EAGLENET / ERNIE GO DOWN WHEN I NEED IT THE MOST!?

WHY IS MY INTERNET SO SLOW WHEN I'M PAYING 20K A DAMN SEMESTER

WHY TC, WHY!?!?!---Core i7 950 | 6GB DDR3 1600 | 560 GTX Ti x2 SLI | X58 Sabertooth | Corsair Force 3 180GBhttp://g.bf3stats.com/pc/EADqPzK9/Tyrannus4842.pngDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 1:01:59 PMTyrannus5930 posted...Why for the LOVE OF F***ING GOD'S NAME DOES EAGLENET / ERNIE GO DOWN WHEN I NEED IT THE MOST!?

WHY IS MY INTERNET SO SLOW WHEN I'M PAYING 20K A DAMN SEMESTER

WHY TC, WHY!?!?!

Why don't people realize that Aeronautical Science as a MAJOR is a f***ing complete JOKE!?

Why am I ridiculed when I say "Oh that's a Cesna" when I don't specify the model!?

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No problem! Glad I can help!---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifFearlessAhmed | Posted on 2/16/2012 1:12:13 PMHow much do employers really care about college grades? I had massive difficulty securing any interviews for a first internship, despite very high grades. However, after one completed internship, I applied for a second one, and was getting interviews left, right and center.

---Praise Allah...a Seahawks victory!Fearless Ahmed Al-ShazidTyrannus5930 | Posted on 2/16/2012 1:16:04 PMI go to the Prescott campus.

I messaged you a few months ago asking how ERAU was since I'm going there, you replied it was a good college even though you wen to the Daytona campus.

But yeah, I'm majoring in the GSIS program (and I still have an uneasy feeling about that major) and doing the advance 58 credit Chinese track....which I'm regretting sort of.---Core i7 950 | 6GB DDR3 1600 | 560 GTX Ti x2 SLI | X58 Sabertooth | Corsair Force 3 180GBhttp://g.bf3stats.com/pc/EADqPzK9/Tyrannus4842.pngDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:22:01 PMFearlessAhmed posted...How much do employers really care about college grades? I had massive difficulty securing any interviews for a first internship, despite very high grades. However, after one completed internship, I applied for a second one, and was getting interviews left, right and center.

Honestly, grades really don't matter to employers as much as people make you believe. I've seen grades used for two things with employers:

1. A cut-off point. They basically interview people above a certain GPA and won't accept anyone below. As long as you reach the cut-off point, it doesn't matter how high it is.

2. The tie-breaker. If you have two candidates that they just cannot pick from, sometimes they'll look at GPA as the numerical tie-breaker.

Employers really care more about your skills and experience more than grades.

Note: Grades tend to be more important in research-heavy jobs of any field, especially in their particular discipline.

Tyrannus5930 posted...I go to the Prescott campus.

I messaged you a few months ago asking how ERAU was since I'm going there, you replied it was a good college even though you wen to the Daytona campus.

But yeah, I'm majoring in the GSIS program (and I still have an uneasy feeling about that major) and doing the advance 58 credit Chinese track....which I'm regretting sort of.

OH, that's right. I remember now. Yeah, ERAU is a tough school. It mixes the rigidity and practicality of a technical college or military school with the campus-life of a traditional university. What I like about the campus is the campus size. Really helps get you up the chain quicker.

And it's tough, but it really gets you out there. Considered the "Harvard of the skies" by many.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifNobleRoar | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:23:11 PMIs actuarial science a good major? The full-ride school I was accepted to offers it, and I learned I'm great at math but I suck at physics, so I'm really second-guessing my engineering choice.---"Be happy- if you're not even happy what's so good about surviving? We'll be all right. I suppose we just go on."3DS: 0688-5255-6725Cpt_Pineapple | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:25:05 PMWhat are the joke majors?---http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2010/042/928790_20100212_screen008.jpg

ITT: I give college tips, college advice, and debunk college myths.

DSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:25:41 PMNobleRoar posted...Is actuarial science a good major? The full-ride school I was accepted to offers it, and I learned I'm great at math but I suck at physics, so I'm really second-guessing my engineering choice.

I've... never heard of that major...

*looks it up*

Oh, okay. Now I know what it is. Never knew that's what it was called. Yeah, anything to do with finance should make you highly employable. That's one of the top hiring fields right now. Since you say you're good at math, you should probably give it a try. Ask a professor if you could audit a course (many let you do for free) to see if it suits you.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:29:58 PMCpt_Pineapple posted...What are the joke majors?

Like I mentioned earlier in this topic, joke majors aren't limited to any specific major. Any major can be made significant by the student who has a plan on how to use it. College isn't about handing you a job. It's about handing you the necessary skills you'll need to find and then work that job. Regrettably, some colleges don't do as well as a job on it than others.

With that said, I consider joke majors to be majors that students take just to take them, no matter what they are. Since many students on sports scholarships and other non-academic ventures tend to flock to Humanities and Communications majors, they gain the rep of being joke majors, when in fact, many prominent people have graduated with degrees in those fields.

I'm under the belief that I could have taken any major during college and been successful with it, especially now that I know how to plan ahead with how I'll use it.

If you graduate with a degree and ask "now what?" Then you just wasted four years of your life. It's not your major's fault.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:38:24 PMI'm willing to answer more questions.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifHitByABus | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:43:57 PMas a 23 year old, can i retake the ACT and get scholarships from doing better than when i took it at 15?

what is the best bar in stilly?---Those who know, do not speak; those who speak, do not know.No man's knowledge can go beyond his experience - LockeDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:48:26 PMHitByABus posted...as a 23 year old, can i retake the ACT and get scholarships from doing better than when i took it at 15?

what is the best bar in stilly?

You can, but those grades only really help you when you enter college as a freshman. Once you're a sophomore and above, scholarships are based on how you do in the university, not on standardized tests.

And I don't drink, so I couldn't tell you from experience.

I've heard good things about Stonewall and the College Bar, and though not a bar, Eskimo Joes is pretty popular.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gif

HitByABus | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:49:51 PMoh yeah, forgot about college bar, lawlis that freshman by hours or freshman by time spent?---Those who know, do not speak; those who speak, do not know.No man's knowledge can go beyond his experience - LockeAK22 | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:50:39 PMtag---"Just tell the Colonel you couldn't destroy Metal Gear because you were getting stoned." He'll understandDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:52:32 PMHitByABus posted...oh yeah, forgot about college bar, lawlis that freshman by hours or freshman by time spent?

Freshman by: when you first enter college right out of high school. If you're already enrolled in that university, then ACT scores won't really help you out. However, if you start from scratch at another university, then I can probably see the value in it.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifSamueIBradford | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:53:14 PMby the way do you know anything about the ROTC programs at universities?

---http://thepenaltyflagblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sam-Bradford1.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.aolnews.com/media/2010/10/sam-420-10510.jpgNobleRoar | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:55:49 PMDSdude19 posted...Oh, okay. Now I know what it is. Never knew that's what it was called. Yeah, anything to do with finance should make you highly employable. That's one of the top hiring fields right now. Since you say you're good at math, you should probably give it a try. Ask a professor if you could audit a course (many let you do for free) to see if it suits you.

Well I'm not really in college yet, I'm just trying to decide now.---"Be happy- if you're not even happy what's so good about surviving? We'll be all right. I suppose we just go on."3DS: 0688-5255-6725kourkour | Posted on 2/16/2012 4:59:59 PMHey man, you said stuff about university not counting, is that really true? Studying software engineering at Cambridge and the reason why i chose this over Edinburgh (free) and EPFL (free) (was also accepted at both) is the name of the university and the prestige that comes with studying in one of the 2-3 best universities in the world. Granted the tuition is not much, 3k a year or so, but still. I believe uni name DOES count, my sister got 3-4 jobs offers right off the bat (biomedical engineering at cambridge, medium to bad grades) and i believe it's because of the uni. name.---"stereotypical internet guy" -Fuzzy_Blankethttp://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa242/kourkour/xcluded.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 5:05:56 PMSamueIBradford posted...by the way do you know anything about the ROTC programs at universities?

A little bit. What do you want to know?

NobleRoar posted...DSdude19 posted...Oh, okay. Now I know what it is. Never knew that's what it was called. Yeah, anything to do with finance should make you highly employable. That's one of the top hiring fields right now. Since you say you're good at math, you should probably give it a try. Ask a professor if you could audit a course (many let you do for free) to see if it suits you.

Well I'm not really in college yet, I'm just trying to decide now.

Ahh, well if you can, I would suggest you schedule a campus tour at the college. Usually they ask you what majors you're interested in, ask them any questions you have about that.

kourkour posted...Hey man, you said stuff about university not counting, is that really true? Studying software engineering at Cambridge and the reason why i chose this over Edinburgh (free) and EPFL (free) (was also accepted at both) is the name of the university and the prestige that comes with studying in one of the 2-3 best universities in the world. Granted the tuition is not much, 3k a year or so, but still. I believe uni name DOES count, my sister got 3-4 jobs offers right off the bat (biomedical engineering at cambridge, medium to bad grades) and i believe it's because of the uni. name.

I meant that in a certain context. When I mentioned it, the guy was choosing between a full ride university of less prestige and paying for a university with more prestige. In that case, I'd take the full ride option.

Of course, in some instances, name is important. It's up to you to decide if that name is worth the price of the university for the field you're going into.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifNoBuIIet | Posted on 2/16/2012 5:21:54 PMI bombed my first semester in college to the point that i got put on academic probation for my current second semester. Is it possible for me to still graduate with a 3.2+ gpa?

Im going back and forth between a Criminal Justice and Computer Science major. Currently, im undeclared but my main choices are those two majors. Which would be better in the long run? I've read that police officers in my state (NJ) make $70k-$120k a year and that computer science majors start with a $70K salary and can go up to $100k+ a year. Im interested in both of them but the thing that keeps holding me back from declaring a major is the future job prospects. Im worried that if i choose CJ, there wont be enough jobs for a police officer. And for CS im worried that i might get stuck with a boring job all day. I need some help and advice :(---[])*{}*([]<< I'm on a mission >>[]l||||l[] Life is good, so get oneDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 6:14:46 PMNoBuIIet posted...I bombed my first semester in college to the point that i got put on academic probation for my current second semester. Is it possible for me to still graduate with a 3.2+ gpa?

Im going back and forth between a Criminal Justice and Computer Science major. Currently, im undeclared but my main choices are those two majors. Which would be better in the long run? I've read that police officers in my state (NJ) make $70k-$120k a year and that computer science majors start with a $70K salary and can go up to $100k+ a year. Im interested in both of them but the thing that keeps holding me back from declaring a major are the future job prospects and if the salaries will increase or decrease. Im worried that if i choose CJ there wont be enough jobs for a police officer. And for CS im worried that i might get stuck with a boring job all day. I need some help and advice :(

For your first point, yes, you can still manage a 3.2+ GPA. It's simple math, you'll have about 120ish credits by the time you graduate. One semester of classes is typically 15 credits. That's a blip on the radar. You just need to dedicate yourself for the rest of your time there. No more major slip-ups.

As for your second post, that's truly a tough call. From an employment standpoint, computer science is the better choice, as right now it's one of the more available jobs out there, and with the growth of technology, it doesn't seem to have signs of slowing down. But the fact that you fear about the boring job aspect of it makes me feel like your main motivation for that job would be the pay and employability.

Think of it this way: Which of these valuables do you value more: ease of employability and salary? Or enjoyabyility of the job itself?

Honestly, if you want to be a police officer, I'd say go for it. Someone with a passion for something is more likely to get it, because it shows in the job interview. Since you're undeclared right now, I suggest you do some research. Email a professor or two from each department and ask to have a meeting with them. Explain to them that you're considering that career path and ask for their input. You'll be surprised how helpful they can be.

Also stop by your career services office and ask about their career counseling services. Oftentimes, they'll have assessments you can take that can help you decide.

And finally, join an organization related to those majors. Talk to other like-minded individuals. If you're daring enough, visit a police station and talk to an officer. See if there's a computer engineer you can talk to.

Trust me, it is much easier to make a decision with the right amount of research and information. That's how I make all of my decisions. And the best part? Talking to these people may get you contacts and references. They may be able to direct you to someone who may have the power to give you a job down the road.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifGrenade_Grunt | Posted on 2/16/2012 6:14:59 PMtag---I think it's stupid when people quote themselves in their sigs. -Grenade_Gruntluigi33 | Posted on 2/16/2012 6:17:09 PMI plan on joining ROTC my 2nd year. Any good information on that?

Also, do you -need- to choose a bachelor that has anything to do with the ROTC?---3DS FC: 5370 - 0672 -9935 (xcyper33)Specs: [Phenom II X4 955 BE] [4GB DDR2] [ASUS M4A77D] [CM Hyper 212+] [GTX 560ti]DSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 6:22:26 PMluigi33 posted...I plan on joining ROTC my 2nd year. Any good information on that?

Also, do you -need- to choose a bachelor that has anything to do with the ROTC?

It's a bit harder joining ROTC if it's not your freshman year, but it's still possible. That just means you'll be playing catch-up for a while.

In general ROTC, no, you do not need to choose a bachelor related to ROTC. However, if you are on scholarship (like many ROTC students are), there are a designated number of majors that you HAVE to major in. Keep in mind, this is how it worked in my university. There may be some slight variation from university to university.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifSamueIBradford | Posted on 2/16/2012 6:51:21 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #107It's a bit harder joining ROTC if it's not your freshman year, but it's still possible. That just means you'll be playing catch-up for a while.

In general ROTC, no, you do not need to choose a bachelor related to ROTC. However, if you are on scholarship (like many ROTC students are), there are a designated number of majors that you HAVE to major in. Keep in mind, this is how it worked in my university. There may be some slight variation from university to university.

what do you mean by hard? what does it take to get in ROTC? I'm not trying to get a scholarship from it. I plan on possibly joining the military after college so I want to know what life in ROTC is like. What would a junior have to do when catching up though

---http://thepenaltyflagblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sam-Bradford1.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.aolnews.com/media/2010/10/sam-420-10510.jpgGrrrrrSpot7 | Posted on 2/16/2012 6:57:23 PMkourkour posted...Hey man, you said stuff about university not counting, is that really true? Studying software engineering at Cambridge and the reason why i chose this over Edinburgh (free) and EPFL (free) (was also accepted at both) is the name of the university and the prestige that comes with studying in one of the 2-3 best universities in the world. Granted the tuition is not much, 3k a year or so, but still. I believe uni name DOES count, my sister got 3-4 jobs offers right off the bat (biomedical engineering at cambridge, medium to bad grades) and i believe it's because of the uni. name.

The name of the university only really matters if you're going to an elite school. If you were choosing between University of Florida and South Hoboken University, though, go to the cheapest one.

---Try Cave Story. Like Metroid and Mega Man, but better than both!http://www.miraigamer.net/cavestory/DSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 7:03:55 PMSamueIBradford posted...From: DSdude19 | #107It's a bit harder joining ROTC if it's not your freshman year, but it's still possible. That just means you'll be playing catch-up for a while.

In general ROTC, no, you do not need to choose a bachelor related to ROTC. However, if you are on scholarship (like many ROTC students are), there are a designated number of majors that you HAVE to major in. Keep in mind, this is how it worked in my university. There may be some slight variation from university to university.what do you mean by hard? what does it take to get in ROTC? I'm not trying to get a scholarship from it. I plan on possibly joining the military after college so I want to know what life in ROTC is like. What would a junior have to do when catching up though

I can't give you too much detail since I've never been in ROTC. All I know is that the program is tailored for students being in it for 4 years. Usually the first summer after freshman year is the conditioning, which you really shouldn't miss. Starting your second year means you have to do it the summer afterwards.

And I mean it's only harder because the percentage of 2nd years they take is much smaller than 1st years. But if you do well enough on the physical tests, you should have a good chance.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 7:32:12 PMbump---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifsaintsfan | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:03:55 PMI'm 23 and was in college for all of two months. I've been working full time for the past 5 years and support myself.

What are the differences for attending college for someone my age(regarding admissions, required classes, orientations, scholarship options, etc...)I finished high school with a 3.48 non-weighted and had a 30 something on my ACT. I was on a full ride before I stopped.

I'm looking into both forestry and economics. What do you know about either?SamueIBradford | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:08:32 PMDSdude your comments have helped alot, so heres some more cause you've been great. What is the first thing you would do when you go to a college? how many classes do you recommend or the first quarter/semester? what time would would you say is the earliest one should attend class?

---http://gapcache.lingospot.com/2012/01/18/Rams_Fisher_Football_MOTG106.large.jpghttp://countenance.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/sambradford.jpg?w=510DSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:10:06 PMsaintsfan posted...I'm 23 and was in college for all of two months. I've been working full time for the past 5 years and support myself.

What are the differences for attending college for someone my age(regarding admissions, required classes, orientations, scholarship options, etc...)I finished high school with a 3.48 non-weighted and had a 30 something on my ACT. I was on a full ride before I stopped.

I'm looking into both forestry and economics. What do you know about either?

Age-wise, there really won't be much of a difference. You'll still go through the same admissions process and still have to take the same courses. The only differences I can think of are A) you won't be required to live in a residence hall your first year (most colleges allow people over 21 to live wherever they please) and B) it may be a bit strange being in class with a bunch of 18-year-olds and their immaturity.

But I know plenty of students who have started college later. Heck, some even in their 30s and 40s enrolling as undergrads. The best part about college is its accessibility. People don't really care too much about that stuff since people of all ages

tend to go to college.

As far as forestry and economics, economics has more employment opportunities (and occasionally greater pay) while forestry tends to have more excitement, especially for people who like the outdoors. If ease of employment is truly important to you, I'd go with economics. Otherwise, research both a little more and do whichever you think would make you happiest.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifZasagnar | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:13:26 PMHow do you feel about using college as a means to prolong adulthood?_nuggetman415 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:14:47 PMI don't want to necessarily hijack this topic, but I'd be glad to give advice as well. As a bit of background, I am currently a freshman at Stanford, and although I am undeclared I am pursuing a major computer science and considering an artificial intelligence track. I don't claim to know more than anyone else about the whole college process but I'd be happy to share from my personal experience if you feel it would help.---Live Ever Die Neverhttp://i40.tinypic.com/15zpdt5.pngSamueIBradford | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:16:18 PMFrom: _nuggetman415 | #116I don't want to necessarily hijack this topic, but I'd be glad to give advice as well. As a bit of background, I am currently a freshman at Stanford, and although I am undeclared I am pursuing a major computer science and considering an artificial intelligence track. I don't claim to know more than anyone else about the whole college process but I'd be happy to share from my personal experience if you feel it would help.

what was the first thing you did when you started college?

---http://thepenaltyflagblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sam-Bradford1.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.aolnews.com/media/2010/10/sam-420-10510.jpgsaintsfan | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:17:07 PMWould my GPA and ACT scores still be valid for determining scholarship opportunities?

Or has that window passed?

Also, would I have take those really cheesy freshman orientation classes?

I've been managing budgets(my own and my branch's), my schedule, and my employees' schedules for a few years now. If I don't keep everything locked down I can cost my company thousands every day. I don't feel like I need a college class that focuses on those skills. Is there a point where you can just bypass those classes?DSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:18:02 PMSamueIBradford posted...DSdude your comments have helped alot, so heres some more cause you've been great. What is the first thing you would do when you go to a college? how many classes do you recommend or the first quarter/semester? what time would would you say is the earliest one should attend class?

1. I'm not sure what you mean by first thing. In regards to what? Like the literal first thing you do when you enter the campus? If that's the case, I'd like to direct you to a book I published. It's a mystery novel called "Halls of Ivy". But along the mystery it also goes into detail about what the first weeks of college tend to be like. It's sort of like a college-how-to book disguised as a mystery novel. Check it out if you'd like some light reading.

http://www.amazon.com/Halls-Ivy-Roland-Nu%C3%B1ez/dp/1466284439/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329451878&sr=8-1

2. First semester? 15 credits is usually the norm. That amount usually gets you out of college in 4 years. Try that out, see if it works, then you can guage if you need to drop it to 12 or bump it to 18.

3. This is a tough question to answer, so I'll give you two answers:

For me: I love early morning classes. Like, 8am classes. I like to have all my classes done by noon. This way, my afternoon is free for a part time job, internship, extra-curricular activities, volunteer hours, errands, and personal time. Plus, you make the most of your day. Having a first class at 11am wastes most of your day, since you'll most likely wake up at 10:30.

In general: I've seen 10AM be the sweet spot for most college freshmen. It allows you to sleep in if you were up late partying or studying, but you haven't yet wasted too much of your daylight hours. Many freshmen I know take 10am classes their first two semesters, then start earlier their sophomore year. Keep in mind, though, that early morning classes are usually smaller since they're unpopular, and teachers tend to be more relaxed. So there's an advantage.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gif_nuggetman415 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:18:47 PMFrom: SamueIBradford | #117what was the first thing you did when you started college?

When I arrived? We had a week-long orientation program which was actually a blast. Classes hadn't started yet, and we were all getting familiarized with the campus, the courses, the teachers, and our dorm. Also, The Cataracs and Sex Ray Vision hosted a concert which was pretty awesome.---Live Ever Die Neverhttp://i40.tinypic.com/15zpdt5.png

ITT: I give college tips, college advice, and debunk college myths. CrimsonFireball | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:20:43 PMWhat kind of classes would you recommend taking over the summer or as b-term (2nd half of the semester) classes for a college freshman at a CC? My major is Business Admin, but I'm going to transfer into Accounting when I go to a uni.

From: saintsfan | #118Also, would I have take those really cheesy freshman orientation classes?

Yes. Just don't buy the goddamn book. The CC/Uni makes a 100% profit off of them or close to that, mine was a waste of money and the class didn't even count.---http://i.imgur.com/Me2Lm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QQRfr.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/by1QS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Dgwzn.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:24:47 PMZasagnar posted...How do you feel about using college as a means to prolong adulthood?

Prolong adulthood? You do realize that means make adulthood last longer, right? I'm guessing you mean to prolong your time before adulthood?

In that case, I don't really see anything wrong with that. Many students come to college to mature and really learn how to be an independent adult. In fact, my entire field of Student Affairs was created for that reason: to help students in their transition to adulthood. College also provides the greatest world cushion to make mistakes.

_nuggetman415 posted...I don't want to necessarily hijack this topic, but I'd be glad to give advice as well. As a bit of background, I am currently a freshman at Stanford, and although I am undeclared I am pursuing a major computer science and considering an artificial intelligence track. I don't claim to know more than anyone else about the whole college process but I'd be happy to share from my personal experience if you feel it would help.

That's great! The more advice, the merrier!

saintsfan posted...Would my GPA and ACT scores still be valid for determining scholarship opportunities?

Or has that window passed?

Also, would I have take those really cheesy freshman orientation classes?

I've been managing budgets(my own and my branch's), my schedule, and my employees' schedules for a few years now. If I don't keep everything locked down I can cost my company thousands every day. I don't feel like I need a college class that

focuses on those skills. Is there a point where you can just bypass those classes?

I'd assume that GPA and ACT would still matter, since you don't have any other real ways to be evaluated. And more than likely, you will have to take those freshman orienationa classes, since even though you're older, you're still new to the college environment and they want you to know what resources are available to you as a student.

I understand where you're coming from, as that is a portion of what the course teaches. However, some things you would not have learned at your job or life experiences that the course offers are how to utilize campus services such as career services, tutoring, student orgs., etc. They usually also giver you information about your specific major, like what types of courses it is suggested you take, what career options you may have available, and where to go for internships (and writing resumes and cover letters for them).

I would guess that after a certain age, you would be allowed to bypass them, though. I don't know what age that is, but it wouldn't hurt to ask. It's possible they might let you slide.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:27:18 PMCrimsonFireball posted...What kind of classes would you recommend taking over the summer or as b-term (2nd half of the semester) classes for a college freshman at a CC? My major is Business Admin, but I'm going to transfer into Accounting when I go to a uni.

From: saintsfan | #118Also, would I have take those really cheesy freshman orientation classes?Yes. Just don't buy the goddamn book. The CC/Uni makes a 100% profit off of them or close to that, mine was a waste of money and the class didn't even count.

For the summer? Statistics classes. Those are usually boring and it's best to get them out of the way in a short period if possible. Other than that, general electives are the only other things I can think of. You don't really want to take some really important classes in the summer. The expedited nature of them isn't really conducive to a proper learning environment.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifSamueIBradford | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:29:00 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #1191. I'm not sure what you mean by first thing. In regards to what? Like the literal first thing you do when you enter the campus? If that's the case, I'd like to direct you to a book I published. It's a mystery novel called "Halls of Ivy". But along the mystery it also goes into detail about what the first weeks of college tend to be like. It's sort of like a college-how-to book disguised as a mystery novel. Check it out if you'd like some light reading.

http://www.amazon.com/Halls-Ivy-Roland-Nu%C3%B1ez/dp/1466284439/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329451878&sr=8-1

2. First semester? 15 credits is usually the norm. That amount usually gets you out of college in 4 years. Try that out, see if it works, then you can guage if you need to drop it to 12 or bump it to 18.

3. This is a tough question to answer, so I'll give you two answers:

For me: I love early morning classes. Like, 8am classes. I like to have all my classes done by noon. This way, my afternoon is free for a part time job, internship, extra-curricular activities, volunteer hours, errands, and personal time. Plus, you make the most of your day. Having a first class at 11am wastes most of your day, since you'll most likely wake up at 10:30.

In general: I've seen 10AM be the sweet spot for most college freshmen. It allows you to sleep in if you were up late partying or studying, but you haven't yet wasted too much of your daylight hours. Many freshmen I know take 10am classes their first two semesters, then start earlier their sophomore year. Keep in mind, though, that early morning classes are usually smaller since they're unpopular, and teachers tend to be more relaxed. So there's an advantage.

thanks, also if you were a party person, what were they like? How did you get invited to your first one and what tips do you have to the college partier newbie?

From: _nuggetman415 | #120When I arrived? We had a week-long orientation program which was actually a blast. Classes hadn't started yet, and we

were all getting familiarized with the campus, the courses, the teachers, and our dorm. Also, The Cataracs and Sex Ray Vision hosted a concert which was pretty awesome.

what is orientation like anyway? any tips on what to do during those days?

---http://thepenaltyflagblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sam-Bradford1.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.aolnews.com/media/2010/10/sam-420-10510.jpgCrimsonFireball | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:31:09 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #123For the summer? Statistics classes. Those are usually boring and it's best to get them out of the way in a short period if possible. Other than that, general electives are the only other things I can think of. You don't really want to take some really important classes in the summer. The expedited nature of them isn't really conducive to a proper learning environment.

I have a terrible feeling that I'd bomb in Statistics from what I've seen/heard of it... I've only taken like 23 credit hours, so I'm planning to go for 12 over the summer. My English Comp professor recommended American Lit... >_>

Is Into to Business (elective) a safe class? It goes toward my major credits.

Any input on online classes?---http://i.imgur.com/Me2Lm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QQRfr.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/by1QS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Dgwzn.jpgsaintsfan | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:35:47 PMMaybe it was just the one I was in the first time but the entire class was time management, study habits, managing your budget, and campus tours. In fact, we took something like 5 tours in the first two weeks. Wasn't even tours to useful places. Nothing to do with career assessment, student affairs, or even anything to do with dormitory issues.

Won't be joining and student organizations as I'll still be working in an advisory role for my job. Placing orders, teaching the new guy, and taking care of the stock(greenhouse).

I can only hope they let me bypass it so I can take something that I get credit for. I do plan on doing some career assessment things. I wouldn't mind teaching but I don't know if I can teach high school. I'd choke a kid. I don't have the patience.LIsJustice | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:35:56 PMAssuming a student is taking the apporpriate time to study during the week, takes 5 classes, and has an adequate social life(friends, club, etc), how much personal free time (studying aside) do you expect them to have?---Microsofts's "10 Year Plan" for 360- RROD, no new first party games, no BC, p2p online, gimmicks, abandoning hardcore for kidsDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:41:36 PMSamueIBradford posted...

thanks, also if you were a party person, what were they like? How did you get invited to your first one and what tips do you have to the college partier newbie?

Ahh, parties. The most heavily-popularized aspect of college life. I wouldn't say I was a party person, but I did go to plenty of parties in my time in college (it's just something you'll end up going to at some point at one time or another).

First, let me get my obligation as a Student Affairs Professional out of the way and tell you not to underage drink. I never did it and don't recommend others do it.

However, like I tell all my students, I know that many of them will decide to do it anyways, and in that case, just don't be stupid about it. Parties are fun environments where people tend to relax and be themselves. However, the temptation to drink more than you can handle is huge. With the drinking games, contests, and ample availability of alcohol, it's easy to drink one drink too many.

In my years as RA/RD, I cannot count how many times I've had to take care of a freshman that drank too much at his/her first few parties, having to send some to the hospital even.

If you're going to go to a party, follow these guidelines:

1. TAKE A FRIEND! Don't go to a party alone. In addition to making you seem anti-social, being alone will make you more vulnerable to do things to get accepted. Show up with a friend or group of friends and watch each others' backs.

2. They're just college students having fun. Remember this. Oftentimes, you might get intimidated by the older students and the entertainers seeming like they own the place. You may even feel self-conscious. Don't worry. No one there is judging you. Don't be afraid to go and talk to people.

3. Know what type of party you're going to. Some parties are good old fun with some drinks and maybe a noise violation or two. But some parties are just bad news. Stay away from those. These are the parties where people start doing illegal acts, taking down stop signs, getting into reckless behavior that can get you all arrested.

Just have fun, be safe, and don't be stupid.

CrimsonFireball posted...

Is Into to Business (elective) a safe class? It goes toward my major credits.

Any input on online classes?

Yeah, seems like a safe class to me. I'd say go for it.

Online classes are completely hit or miss. For online classes, it's imperative you read the course description. If you have a hard time understanding what the course description is trying to tell you, don't take the class online. You'll struggle the whole way through. Only take online classes if they're subjects you're typically good at and wouldn't have a problem working without a professor's aid. You also need to have great time management skills for an online class. Don't let the work pile up on you or you'll be in trouble fast.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gif_nuggetman415 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:45:50 PMFrom: SamueIBradford | #124what is orientation like anyway? any tips on what to do during those days?

For me, it was really just a week of getting to know what college would be like. There were a lot of talks about course information, campus events, time management, dorm life, sexual health, drinking policies, etc. There were also a lot of dorm-related activities which was a bit tedious at times but worth it overall. My advice is just to be open -- open to new people, new ways of life, new opportunities. It's going to be different than high school, but everyone else is going through the same thing, and it's a unique time when it's easy to make friends and bond over that. Don't be afraid to branch out from what you know to be familiar.---Live Ever Die Neverhttp://i40.tinypic.com/15zpdt5.pngSamueIBradford | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:46:24 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #128[quoted text]

Ahh, parties. The most heavily-popularized aspect of college life. I wouldn't say I was a party person, but I did go to plenty of parties in my time in college (it's just something you'll end up going to at some point at one time or another).

First, let me get my obligation as a Student Affairs Professional out of the way and tell you not to underage drink. I never did it and don't recommend others do it.

However, like I tell all my students, I know that many of them will decide to do it anyways, and in that case, just don't be stupid about it. Parties are fun environments where people tend to relax and be themselves. However, the temptation to drink more than you can handle is huge. With the drinking games, contests, and ample availability of alcohol, it's easy to drink one drink too many.

In my years as RA/RD, I cannot count how many times I've had to take care of a freshman that drank too much at his/her first few parties, having to send some to the hospital even.

If you're going to go to a party, follow these guidelines:

1. TAKE A FRIEND! Don't go to a party alone. In addition to making you seem anti-social, being alone will make you more vulnerable to do things to get accepted. Show up with a friend or group of friends and watch each others' backs.

2. They're just college students having fun. Remember this. Oftentimes, you might get intimidated by the older students and the entertainers seeming like they own the place. You may even feel self-conscious. Don't worry. No one there is judging you. Don't be afraid to go and talk to people.

3. Know what type of party you're going to. Some parties are good old fun with some drinks and maybe a noise violation or two. But some parties are just bad news. Stay away from those. These are the parties where people start doing illegal acts, taking down stop signs, getting into reckless behavior that can get you all arrested.

Just have fun, be safe, and don't be stupid.

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Yeah, seems like a safe class to me. I'd say go for it.

Online classes are completely hit or miss. For online classes, it's imperative you read the course description. If you have a hard time understanding what the course description is trying to tell you, don't take the class online. You'll struggle the whole way through. Only take online classes if they're subjects you're typically good at and wouldn't have a problem working without a professor's aid. You also need to have great time management skills for an online class. Don't let the work pile up on you or you'll be in trouble fast.

Yes drinking, I'm really not into that either so how did you get around that obstacle when partying? people make it out to be a place where you must drink or you wont have fun. and how can you tell if the party is bad news before going?

---http://thepenaltyflagblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sam-Bradford1.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.aolnews.com/media/2010/10/sam-420-10510.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:47:24 PMsaintsfan posted...Maybe it was just the one I was in the first time but the entire class was time management, study habits, managing your budget, and campus tours. In fact, we took something like 5 tours in the first two weeks. Wasn't even tours to useful places. Nothing to do with career assessment, student affairs, or even anything to do with dormitory issues.

Won't be joining and student organizations as I'll still be working in an advisory role for my job. Placing orders, teaching the new guy, and taking care of the stock(greenhouse).

I can only hope they let me bypass it so I can take something that I get credit for. I do plan on doing some career assessment things. I wouldn't mind teaching but I don't know if I can teach high school. I'd choke a kid. I don't have the patience.

Ahh, I see. That's a subpar orientation course you'd best do without. I recommend you try to convince them to let you bypass it. If anything, show up with a proposal or resume of all the skills you've learned in your job to show them taking the class would just be a waste of time.

LIsJustice posted...Assuming a student is taking the apporpriate time to study during the week, takes 5 classes, and has an adequate social life(friends, club, etc), how much personal free time (studying aside) do you expect them to have?

Well, I guess I'll use myself as an example. My second year of college, I was what you just explained (not enough social life my freshman year). After all was said and done, I usually had a few hours of free time about 2-3 days a week. By Friday late afternoons, I was done with most of my week's jobs, and I had some time to myself before the evening kicked in and I went

out. Same deal for Saturday and Sunday in the late afternoons. Most of the days in the weekends I spent working student organization stuff, then went out in the evenings (or homework on Sunday evenings). But my sweet spot was usually between 4-7pm Fridays through Sundays, where I was done with my daily activities but not yet started with my nightly activities.

Every now and then I'd also get an easy week with little homework and I'd have some random free nights throughout the week I wouldn't expect. But I'd also get those hell weeks where I literally had to reach for more hours in the day.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:54:39 PMSamueIBradford posted...

Yes drinking, I'm really not into that either so how did you get around that obstacle when partying? people make it out to be a place where you must drink or you wont have fun. and how can you tell if the party is bad news before going?

Well, for one thing, only go to parties hosted by people you know. Don't go to that random frat party you keep hearing about. If you don't drink in those situations, then you won't be having fun, as that's what everyone's doing. However, if the party's hosted by someone you know, people will be more likely to be cool with you not drinking (as in not pressuring you), and you can still have fun talking to them.

Not everyone gets wasted at parties, and you can still have great conversations. But if you choose not to drink, don't stay at the party too late. Things usually get silly after midnight or 1am, so if you're sober amongst a group of drunk people, by then you'll get bored. I used to go to parties, had my fun, then would leave by about midnight before people got too drunk for me to really have a good time.

Going to friends' parties also let you know what type of party it's going to be based on who your friend is. If you're at a party and people start pulling out drugs or start leaving the house drunk to screw around outside, then that's usually signs of a party you don't want to be at. I would suggest you leave when you can.

So you can have fun without drinking, just make sure to drive there yourself if you plan to leave a bit earlier.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:55:04 PMAlright, I'm turning in for the night, CE. Keep bringing the questions. I'll answer some more tomorrow.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifGammaCatch | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:55:21 PMGamma works in a factory.

College is for chumps---AFK IRL.http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac316/GammaCatch/006.jpgcheese_dragon | Posted on 2/16/2012 8:55:29 PMtag for later gotta go to bed---http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1605/cheesedragonspic.jpghttp://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w319/dgyn14/bradyowned.gifZasagnar | Posted on 2/16/2012 9:40:58 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #122Prolong adulthood? You do realize that means make adulthood last longer, right? I'm guessing you mean to prolong your time before adulthood?

In that case, I don't really see anything wrong with that. Many students come to college to mature and really learn how to be an independent adult. In fact, my entire field of Student Affairs was created for that reason: to help students in their transition to adulthood. College also provides the greatest world cushion to make mistakes.

I meant to say "prolong the time I have before adulthood, sorry. One more question, how do you feel graduating with a "joke degree"?

Sad_Face | Posted on 2/16/2012 9:52:19 PMFrom: XXHornDogXX | #050Whats your opinion about going into the Military rather then College after High School.

Oh God, THIS!

And how would you recommend becoming more active and joining clubs if you afraid of time consuming activities?Sad_Face | Posted on 2/16/2012 10:23:44 PMOkay, I see that the question was answered, a long time ago >_> Stupid page number being under the text box!

From: countzander | #065How useful is a double major in economics and mathematics?

That's redundant. Drop the Economics major and just take a few Economics/Finance classes for the background. The reason for this is because Mathematics is universal. By that, I mean, that you will be learning algorithms, mathematical models, and skills that are directly applied in just about every field. So some mathematical modeling technique (say the Bisection method) you see in Math, will most definitely be used in Computer Animation, and will be used in some Economics problem and again in some Environmental Science problem. And the general consensus is that Math majors and Physics majors can do Economics a lot better than Economics majors (I swear, everyone says this at my school and I'm in NYC) anyway so you really aren't missing out.

I could go a step farther and say why do Math when you can physics where you learn all math skills a math major would learn and gain the technical background through physics but I'd just be parroting my professor who's clearly biased to physics.

If you are itching to double major (which I probably wouldn't recommend), do Computer Science. Everyone loves a programmer on their team and you probably will have to program sometime in your life.GrrrrrSpot7 | Posted on 2/17/2012 4:52:53 AMI could go a step farther and say why do Math when you can physics where you learn all math skills a math major would learn and gain the technical background through physics but I'd just be parroting my professor who's clearly biased to physics.

notsureifserious---Try Cave Story. Like Metroid and Mega Man, but better than both!http://www.miraigamer.net/cavestory/7PatchProblem | Posted on 2/17/2012 5:16:40 AMOkay i had specifics to ask but ill jump to the main one in short formIf a company doesnt hire you because of facial scarring and a bad leg, they can do it and pass it off due to somebody else having better qualifications, right?

I think yes from my knowledge so far but i cud use another opinion

Also what are the job prospects of someone with those injuries and no college degree? Engineering field only---Alt #2 of leverage2012Core_Of_Stuff | Posted on 2/17/2012 5:29:39 AMI did some thinking, like you said, about my major. I don't have any plans to do any graduate work or go into med school or anything like that, so I question the practicality of a B.S. in biology. I want to turn to business, but my school offers several strains...I was thinking management. Any word on how a business degree pans out?---http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9827/ohmygodoaijlkdasjk.gifSweepzz | Posted on 2/17/2012 5:35:48 AMIs it easy for gay dudes' to hook up in college?---Official Hug Giver of the NDFMe on a good hair day - http://i.imgur.com/10odi.png

Sad_Face | Posted on 2/17/2012 8:03:16 AMFrom: GrrrrrSpot7 | #139I could go a step farther and say why do Math when you can physics where you learn all math skills a math major would learn and gain the technical background through physics but I'd just be parroting my professor who's clearly biased to physics.

notsureifserious

Oh ho ho, I am dead serious. I could say that and in fact I did say that. But I don't believe it considering the fact that there are lot of things that are just glossed over in Physics, so you have to take their word for it but in Mathematics, they derive it out for you. I know this happens in Electromagnetism where they introduce the method of separation of variables but they skill over a ton of steps so you end just following a watered down algorithm. But when you take an actual PDE (Partial Differential Equations) class, they actually derive it out for you so you can see exactly how and why it works. And I heard that this same problem occurs in Quantum mechanics so you should take Functional Analysis and Abstract Algebra to fully understand what is going on.maxpowr3 | Posted on 2/17/2012 8:16:25 AMFrom: Sad_Face | #138Okay, I see that the question was answered, a long time ago >_> Stupid page number being under the text box!

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That's redundant. Drop the Economics major and just take a few Economics/Finance classes for the background. The reason for this is because Mathematics is universal. By that, I mean, that you will be learning algorithms, mathematical models, and skills that are directly applied in just about every field. So some mathematical modeling technique (say the Bisection method) you see in Math, will most definitely be used in Computer Animation, and will be used in some Economics problem and again in some Environmental Science problem. And the general consensus is that Math majors and Physics majors can do Economics a lot better than Economics majors (I swear, everyone says this at my school and I'm in NYC) anyway so you really aren't missing out.

It especially depends on the type of economics major your school offers. My college was heavy on the quantitative part of economics as Calc-3 is a pre-req for the major classes. Other schools I know are all about the theory and ignore the math like the plague.

As an aside, people always think double majors are hot stuff but if you have a passion in a subject, consider minoring in it. That's what I did with computer science. You at least get a sample of the material without having to overload your courses.---(Automated Notice: We still detect some typos and/or grammar problems in your post. Please check it again.)colormecrazy | Posted on 2/17/2012 8:32:36 AM10/10 topic. Props TC.---People talk like I should have stayed, should have played those cards but I played it out in my head. And I might as well have end up dead.colormecrazy | Posted on 2/17/2012 8:35:59 AMAlso, a question. What exactly are minors and how do you minor a subject?---People talk like I should have stayed, should have played those cards but I played it out in my head. And I might as well have end up dead.Government_Food | Posted on 2/17/2012 8:40:38 AMWhat's the best way to find internship while going to college? The IT and Comp Sci front desk assistants are clueless and we're the ones that's suppose to ask them (according to most of the staff around school).Sad_Face | Posted on 2/17/2012 8:49:20 AMFrom: maxpowr3 | #144It especially depends on the type of economics major your school offers. My college was heavy on the quantitative part of economics as Calc-3 is a pre-req for the major classes. Other schools I know are all about the theory and ignore the math like the plague.

Honestly, the Calculus track isn't all that much math to begin with. You want the higher math classes as those are the real math courses, and you learn really learn how to "think abstractly". I am really regretting not taking more theoretical math classes since I'm seeing proofs pop up in upper level Physics courses. And this is what recruiters at business companies look for. A Bloomberg recruiter who has his Ph.D. in Physics told us straight up, you can't go wrong with Applied Math as a major, as you only need the background information to get started to work. Not only that, but people seem to respect a Math B.S. more than a Physics B.S. even though they generally go through the same math material.

As an aside, people always think double majors are hot stuff but if you have a passion in a subject, consider minoring in it. That's what I did with computer science. You at least get a sample of the material without having to overload your courses.

Heh, I'm doing the same thing. I didn't actually start loving Computer Science until halfway through Data Structures though.GrrrrrSpot7 | Posted on 2/17/2012 9:44:12 AMSad_Face posted...From: GrrrrrSpot7 | #139I could go a step farther and say why do Math when you can physics where you learn all math skills a math major would learn and gain the technical background through physics but I'd just be parroting my professor who's clearly biased to physics.

notsureifseriousOh ho ho, I am dead serious. I could say that and in fact I did say that. But I don't believe it considering the fact that there are lot of things that are just glossed over in Physics, so you have to take their word for it but in Mathematics, they derive it out for you. I know this happens in Electromagnetism where they introduce the method of separation of variables but they skill over a ton of steps so you end just following a watered down algorithm. But when you take an actual PDE (Partial Differential Equations) class, they actually derive it out for you so you can see exactly how and why it works. And I heard that this same problem occurs in Quantum mechanics so you should take Functional Analysis and Abstract Algebra to fully understand what is going on.

Hagar yeah I was going to say that yous end up wig some really watered down math.---Try Cave Story. Like Metroid and Mega Man, but better than both!http://www.miraigamer.net/cavestory/Sad_Face | Posted on 2/17/2012 9:48:35 AMFrom: GrrrrrSpot7 | #149Hagar yeah I was going to say that yous end up wig some really watered down math.

Pardon?

ITT: I give college tips, college advice, and debunk college myths. coolboy11 | Posted on 2/17/2012 9:49:59 AMSay you go back to school after being out of HS for a while, how do you help yourself get back into the swing of things?---"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool". William ShakespeareDSdude19 | Posted on 2/17/2012 11:47:36 AMHoly Zanzenburger! This topic blew up since last night! I was going to answer some while on my lunch break, but since I tend to give some thorough, detailed answers per question, I'll have to do it later when I have more time.

Stay tuned and I'll be back after work with some more responses. You guys have great questions!---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifGrrrrrSpot7 | Posted on 2/17/2012 2:18:24 PMSad_Face posted...From: GrrrrrSpot7 | #149Hagar yeah I was going to say that yous end up wig some really watered down math.Pardon?

"Haha yeah I was going that you'd end up with some really watered-down math."

I typed that on my phone. It seemed fine at the time, but I wasn't paying much attention, sorry.---Try Cave Story. Like Metroid and Mega Man, but better than both!

http://www.miraigamer.net/cavestory/DSdude19 | Posted on 2/17/2012 6:02:33 PMZasagnar posted...From: DSdude19 | #122Prolong adulthood? You do realize that means make adulthood last longer, right? I'm guessing you mean to prolong your time before adulthood?

In that case, I don't really see anything wrong with that. Many students come to college to mature and really learn how to be an independent adult. In fact, my entire field of Student Affairs was created for that reason: to help students in their transition to adulthood. College also provides the greatest world cushion to make mistakes.I meant to say "prolong the time I have before adulthood, sorry. One more question, how do you feel graduating with a "joke degree"?

I sorta answered this question previously. Check it out:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/61960226/690847649

Let me know if you have any other more specific question.

7PatchProblem posted...Okay i had specifics to ask but ill jump to the main one in short formIf a company doesnt hire you because of facial scarring and a bad leg, they can do it and pass it off due to somebody else having better qualifications, right?

I think yes from my knowledge so far but i cud use another opinion

Also what are the job prospects of someone with those injuries and no college degree? Engineering field only

Honestly, that's discrimination, and that's illegal. I see what you're saying about them playing it off as you're just not qualified. I'll tell you the same thing I tell my students with disabilities. If you go to a job interview and apply for a job, you can sometimes tell when they are put off by something that isn't job related. It's hard to do, but sometimes you can.

If that's the case, I would hire a lawyer. People who get discriminated against for reasons not relevant to the specific job usually have a great case.

Companies know this, and a lot of times they'd rather not risk it. So while they can turn you down, chances are they probably won't this day and age. The fear of litigation forces many companies to be more open minded.

However, the no college degree thing can be detrimental, and they DO have the power to turn you down for that reason. ESPECIALLY in engineering. I would definitely suggest you get a college degree, scar or no scar.

Core_Of_Stuff posted...I did some thinking, like you said, about my major. I don't have any plans to do any graduate work or go into med school or anything like that, so I question the practicality of a B.S. in biology. I want to turn to business, but my school offers several strains...I was thinking management. Any word on how a business degree pans out?

Business degrees can work as long as you have a focus. Know what type of business you want to work in, either from the beginning or during you college stay. Don't just graduate with that degree and assume you qualify for anything, because you don't. College only teaches you the basic skills so you can perform at least at minimum qualifications. It's up to you to gain practical experience in your field of interest, either through internships, volunteer work, student organizations, or part time jobs.

Sweepzz posted...Is it easy for gay dudes' to hook up in college?

Actually, yes. College is what I consider one of the most open-minded environments in the world, where people are much more willing to try stuff. I'd say go for it.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/17/2012 6:03:18 PMcolormecrazy posted...Also, a question. What exactly are minors and how do you minor a subject?

Minors are almost like mini-degrees you get to gain some extra knowledge in another field. Minors can be used for a variety of reasons:

- as a supplement for your major. This is the most often used reason for minors. For example, if you're majoring in Elementary Education, a minor in psychology can help you understand the psychological processes of the students you are working with. This will make you a better teacher and maybe even give you a slight edge over the competition in getting a job.

- as an interest area. A lot of people have many interests, but they can only really choose one major. Say you love nature but also love to write. You're a biology major but you don't do much writing. You can take a creative writing minor and get those skills for your own satisfaction.

- as a way to cover your weaknesses. Some people in the liberal arts may take a minor in math or science to supplement areas they don't take classes in. Some people in math or science may take a liberal arts minor to get a little bit more creativity in their lives. Doesn't hurt to do.

- Because you almost already have one. Many degrees have you take so many classes in a particular area, that you've just about met the qualifications for a minor. For example, at my old university, engineers were typically only one class away from getting a math minor the way their core curriculum set up. They'll take that one course, get the minor, then put it on their resume. Makes a good resume builder.

Just look at your university catalog for a list of minors and what courses are required of them. You just need to go to the registrar's office and declare the minor you want.

Government_Food posted...What's the best way to find internship while going to college? The IT and Comp Sci front desk assistants are clueless and we're the ones that's suppose to ask them (according to most of the staff around school).

Yeah, front desk assistants know nothing about that. First, check in your university's career services area if you have one. They usually have contacts and information on any internships available. Many career services departments have employment websites where students can look for part time jobs, full time jobs, and internships. Find out if you have one of those websites.

If that doesn't work or if you don't have a department, try your professors in those departments. They've likely worked in the field for a long time and can point you to a particular direction.

Otherwise, try a student organization related to those areas, like a computer science club or something. Talk to the older students (juniors and seniors) and see where they've managed to acquire internships.

If none of that works, the only other area I could direct you would be your Student Services department. Most campuses have some variation of an undergarduate student services area. They should be able to at the very least direct you to the right people for that information.

If you campus does not offer anything like that, you're on your own. Go online and look in the websites of companies you might be interested in working in. Look in their Human Resources page and see their job listings. They usually post internship possibilities in there.

Also be on the lookout for Career Fairs. Many colleges have them at least once a semester and employers come to campus to find students for internships.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gif

DSdude19 | Posted on 2/17/2012 6:03:45 PMcoolboy11 posted...Say you go back to school after being out of HS for a while, how do you help yourself get back into the swing of things?

Well, first thing I would do is pay attention to your College orienation course that freshmen are usually required to take their first semester. That course usually teaches you what you need to know to survive in college, such as study skills, time management, college involvement, living with a roommate, financing and budgeting, resume writing, and other things.

Other than that, I suggest you create a schedule and stick to it. Allocate a certain amount of time for studying, and make sure to allocate an amount of time for your own personal and social time. College can get pretty stressful pretty fast, and you'll feel overwhelmed if you don't give yourself time to relax.

The last thing I suggest is to join a student organization. Those are really helpful in getting you accustomed to college life, meeting people and making friends, and slowly gaining leadership skills. See this previous post for guidelines on how to join student organizations and which ones to join:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/61960226/690821818---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/17/2012 6:13:50 PMFinally caught up to all the questions. I am now ready for some more.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/17/2012 6:20:09 PMLast bump for tonight. Will be back tomorrow to answer more questions.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifSpiritlittle | Posted on 2/17/2012 6:36:21 PMDo you know anything about the English major?How comparable is the difficulty between Honors and AP classes in high school compared to standard classes in college? How are the hours? (Class wise)Sad_Face | Posted on 2/17/2012 8:26:02 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #157Finally caught up to all the questions. I am now ready for some more.

From: Sad_Face | #137And how would you recommend becoming more active and joining clubs if you afraid of time consuming activities?

: (GrrrrrSpot7 | Posted on 2/17/2012 9:24:30 PMGovernment_Food posted...What's the best way to find internship while going to college? The IT and Comp Sci front desk assistants are clueless and we're the ones that's suppose to ask them (according to most of the staff around school).

At my school, career services is crap for this. Absolute crap.

We get companies coming to our professors all the time to ask for graduates. A lot of them are willing to take paid interns and say that they don't advertise internship positions on their website, but will still review your application if you include a note stating that you're looking for an internship position.

Go to your professors and ask if they can tell you of any companies they know of. Then apply to all of them.---Try Cave Story. Like Metroid and Mega Man, but better than both!http://www.miraigamer.net/cavestory/colormecrazy | Posted on 2/17/2012 10:58:29 PM

From: DSdude19 | #155Minors are almost like mini-degrees you get to gain some extra knowledge in another field. Minors can be used for a variety of reasons:

...

So what is the advantage of doing them? Take me for instance. I'm applying to universities as an accounting major. I'd rather be doing classical studies but that won't pay me s***. So which is better, doing a minor in classical studies or taking a few classics classes + something else that I find interesting and not do a minor at all.---People talk like I should have stayed, should have played those cards but I played it out in my head. And I might as well have end up dead.DSdude19 | Posted on 2/18/2012 7:50:35 AMSpiritlittle posted...Do you know anything about the English major?How comparable is the difficulty between Honors and AP classes in high school compared to standard classes in college? How are the hours? (Class wise)How do you go about making friends?

Not too much tougher from AP High School to general education college courses. Typically, lower-level college english courses are pretty easy. They just have a lot of paper writing involved. Once you get to the higher level courses, though, it gets tougher depending on your area of concentration. For a lot of people, technical writing can be a challenge, since it's on the other end of the spectrum from creative writing.

You'll probably spend many hours writing papers. Maybe some heavy research in your last two years. So I wouldn't necessarily say it's hard, but it's just a lot of work to keep up with and that may stress you out.

The best way to make friends: join student organizations. I can't stress this enough. That was the only way I was able to make friends my freshman year of college, since I couldn't get along with the folks in my residence hall. And if you're ever looking for leadership experience in addition to friends, I'd recommend to become an RA. The bonds you form with your fellow RAs after the training and tribulations you face together last a lifetime. One of my fellow RAs was a bridesmaid at my wedding. :D

Sad_Face posted...From: DSdude19 | #157Finally caught up to all the questions. I am now ready for some more.From: Sad_Face | #137And how would you recommend becoming more active and joining clubs if you afraid of time consuming activities?: (

Sorry, with all these questions, it's easy to miss one.

I've sort of answered this question before with a guide on how to join organizations in this post:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/61960226/690821818

It helps you choose something you like, and it is completely up to you how involved you want to get. For example, if you join an anime club, it wouldn't be too time consuming. You can decide to help them with their float at the homecoming parade, set up and run an anime convention, fundraise with a bake sale, do a flash mob cosplay event, or you can just simply go to the meetings once a week and watch anime. It's up to you.

colormecrazy posted...From: DSdude19 | #155Minors are almost like mini-degrees you get to gain some extra knowledge in another field. Minors can be used for a variety of reasons:

...So what is the advantage of doing them? Take me for instance. I'm applying to universities as an accounting major. I'd rather be doing classical studies but that won't pay me s***. So which is better, doing a minor in classical studies or taking a few classics classes + something else that I find interesting and not do a minor at all.

Since you seem to value the monetary aspects of your job very highly (which isn't a bad thing), then I'd suggest sticking with accounting. However, I would recommend you take classical studies as a minor, if for nothing else than a motivator. Unless you have a passion for accounting, those classes will eventually get pretty stressful and demotivate you. Taking classes in something you like will help keep your spirits up and have you looking forward to something. By minoring in classical studies, you may even eventually come to decide you like it a lot more and there are more job opportunities than you originally imagined and may even switch to it. Honestly, it wouldnt' hurt to try it, but that's completely up to you.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifweirdlogic | Posted on 2/18/2012 7:55:41 AMHey, you skipped my question (it is on the very first page)

"How do i get into a groove of studying?

and maintain it all year long?"DSdude19 | Posted on 2/18/2012 8:00:11 AMweirdlogic posted...Hey, you skipped my question (it is on the very first page)

"How do i get into a groove of studying?

and maintain it all year long?"

I posted the answer here:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/61960226/690694317---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gif_Sky_Otter_ | Posted on 2/18/2012 8:01:12 AMWould you say this person is looking for friends?

Goes to school on days he has noneCan do what he does at school if he decided to bring his work home Recently changed from earbuds to playing his music over---http://i51.tinypic.com/ff8xfr.jpg http://www.gifbin.com/bin/062009/1243936432_otter.gif foreverCcluded.jpg http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/126/69317154.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/18/2012 8:03:44 AM_Sky_Otter_ posted...Would you say this person is looking for friends?

Goes to school on days he has noneCan do what he does at school if he decided to bring his work home Recently changed from earbuds to playing his music over

I'm having a hard time understanding the last two points.

To answer your question, maybe. But some people just like to be around other people. Every day I always see people doing their homework, studying, or even taking a nap at the Student Union or one of the lounges. They just love being around other students. It makes them feel more productive. Plus, many people feel if they're at home, it's easier to get distracted with television and such and won't get work done.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gif_Sky_Otter_ | Posted on 2/18/2012 8:13:49 AMDSdude19 posted..._Sky_Otter_ posted...Would you say this person is looking for friends?

Goes to school on days he has noneCan do what he does at school if he decided to bring his work home Recently changed from earbuds to playing his music over

I'm having a hard time understanding the last two points.

To answer your question, maybe. But some people just like to be around other people. Every day I always see people doing their homework, studying, or even taking a nap at the Student Union or one of the lounges. They just love being around other students. It makes them feel more productive. Plus, many people feel if they're at home, it's easier to get distracted with television and such and won't get work done.

Can I email you, check pms---http://i51.tinypic.com/ff8xfr.jpg http://www.gifbin.com/bin/062009/1243936432_otter.gif foreverCcluded.jpg http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/126/69317154.gifBok_Choi | Posted on 2/18/2012 8:14:54 AMI want to become an English teacher in high school.Does my undergraduate really matter?---http://i.imgur.com/E1ZQo.jpg"I will love you forever~!"DSdude19 | Posted on 2/18/2012 8:41:41 AMBok_Choi posted...I want to become an English teacher in high school.Does my undergraduate really matter?

Yes, it does. If you want to be an Enlish teacher, I'd suggest you major in English. Simple as that. Either that, or major in Secondary Education with an option in English. You would think that getting a teaching job is easy due to the low pay, but it's actually really difficult. That two-three month summer vacation is a big draw for many.

You want to make yourself as competitive as possible, so I would suggest you major in the area you want to teach in. But that's not all. Try to volunteer at a high school if you can. Do some tutoring. Get a teaching assistant job. If you have 1-2 days a week where you don't have classes, I would recommend working as a substitute teacher (its really easy to get a job subbing; everyone needs them).

That experience will put you ahead of the curve when you graduate. I know of so many education majors who are working as teaching assistants because they could not find a job as a teacher. It's tough. Especially in English. Everyone wants to be an English teacher. It's the Science and Math areas that are struggling to get filled. So I'd say prepare for that as much as you can.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gif_Sky_Otter_ | Posted on 2/18/2012 8:46:34 AMSent---http://i51.tinypic.com/ff8xfr.jpg http://www.gifbin.com/bin/062009/1243936432_otter.gif foreverCcluded.jpg http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/126/69317154.gifGrrrrrSpot7 | Posted on 2/18/2012 8:55:41 AMcolormecrazy posted...From: DSdude19 | #155Minors are almost like mini-degrees you get to gain some extra knowledge in another field. Minors can be used for a variety of reasons:

...So what is the advantage of doing them? Take me for instance. I'm applying to universities as an accounting major. I'd rather be doing classical studies but that won't pay me s***. So which is better, doing a minor in classical studies or taking a few classics classes + something else that I find interesting and not do a minor at all.

A minor is just some recognition you get for taking like five extra classes. Nobody gives a damn what you minor in. Do what you want. I don't think schools even put your minor on the degree.---Try Cave Story. Like Metroid and Mega Man, but better than both!

http://www.miraigamer.net/cavestory/DSdude19 | Posted on 2/18/2012 9:29:05 AM_Sky_Otter_ posted...Sent

Responded.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/18/2012 10:37:02 AMbump---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.giffan357 | Posted on 2/18/2012 10:39:04 AMI went to college for a year and a half and dropped out. I'm thinking about going to community college. I know a lot of people say "lol community college" but is it worth it?---http://www.thedailyblink.com/2011/08/the-peoples-front-of-azshara/DSdude19 | Posted on 2/18/2012 11:54:33 AMfan357 posted...I went to college for a year and a half and dropped out. I'm thinking about going to community college. I know a lot of people say "lol community college" but is it worth it?

Community College is useful if you fall into one of the following categories:

- You don't have money to pay for college and want to minimize your loans. Going to a local community college allows you to live at home and work part time while you save up for the later transfer to a 4 year university

- You don't know what you want to do with your life. Why pay the high tuition costs of a 4-year university if you don't even know what you want to do? Take your gen-ed courses in Community College and see if you find something you like. It's cheaper and usually has more variety for you to try

- You're not ready to leave home. Yes, this is a legitimate reason for many people, especially in cultures where family is very important. Some folks are just not ready to leave home cold turkey. It has to be a transitional process, starting with community college and moving on to a full-fledged university.

Here's a warning though: Try your best to never drop to part time status. Part time status in community college is almost guaranteed to keep you from ever finishing. I've known many friends, colleagues, students, and even family members still "part-time" students at a CC, even 6-7 years after they started. If you want to succeed and eventually graduate, stay at full time as often as you can. That's the danger of community college. There's no real incentive to keep going if you're not on a determined plan.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/18/2012 12:07:07 PMOn a side note, I've been thinking of making a college tips website and/or blog similar to this topic, where myself and other college students answer college-related questions based on their experiences. Sorta like a college-specific "Yahoo Answers".

If I did get to making such a website, does anyone have any suggestions/requests as to what would be helpful? Like, what would high school students or college freshmen find most valuable from such a website?---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/18/2012 3:08:56 PM:D---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDarkBlaze174 | Posted on 2/18/2012 8:19:34 PM

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How do I get a girlfriend here?

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ITT: I give college tips, college advice, and debunk college myths. SamueIBradford | Posted on 2/18/2012 8:29:11 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #132Well, for one thing, only go to parties hosted by people you know. Don't go to that random frat party you keep hearing about. If you don't drink in those situations, then you won't be having fun, as that's what everyone's doing. However, if the party's hosted by someone you know, people will be more likely to be cool with you not drinking (as in not pressuring you), and you can still have fun talking to them.

Not everyone gets wasted at parties, and you can still have great conversations. But if you choose not to drink, don't stay at the party too late. Things usually get silly after midnight or 1am, so if you're sober amongst a group of drunk people, by then you'll get bored. I used to go to parties, had my fun, then would leave by about midnight before people got too drunk for me to really have a good time.

Going to friends' parties also let you know what type of party it's going to be based on who your friend is. If you're at a party and people start pulling out drugs or start leaving the house drunk to screw around outside, then that's usually signs of a party you don't want to be at. I would suggest you leave when you can.

So you can have fun without drinking, just make sure to drive there yourself if you plan to leave a bit earlier.

what did you do at college parties anyway? if you don't mind answering. Also how did you make most of your college friend?

---http://i.imgur.com/yphGi.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OtJTA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/PZhLH.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/19/2012 8:33:00 AMTyrannus5930 posted...Follow up to my ERAU questions:

How do I get a girlfriend here?

http://i.imgur.com/xd6oM.jpg

Go where the girls are. In my time at Riddle, I I found most of the girls to be at 4 major places, and I was heavily involved with 3 of them:

1. Sorority parties and events (didn't really participate in those)

2. theatre club (it's all girls and gay guys, no competition. Just be prepared for some interestingly weird girls there)

3. Communications major (At least in the Florida campus, Communications had the highest female percentage of any other major, which was also my second major. At one point, I was one of only 2 guys in the class.)

4. Housing and Residence Life (Girls love to become RAs for some reason. Become an RA, and you'll go to various trainings and weekend retreats in cabins with tons of girls. And trust me, RA girls know how to have fun. ;) )

Otherwise, it's just the luck of the draw.

SamueIBradford posted...what did you do at college parties anyway? if you don't mind answering. Also how did you make most of your college friend?

Me? Well, let's see. The first college parties I ever went to were theatre club parties by my theatre friends. They were all about drinking and the occasional- um- supplement every now and then. However, being theatre kids, they also played many games. Catchphrase (the electronic game), truth or dare, spin the bottle, living room wrestling, scene it, etc. Though I didn't drink, I still played those games. It was pretty fun, and the best part is, girls were much more relaxed and willing to play along if they were dared to do certain things with certain people (nothing too dirty, get your mind outta the gutter!) I had many girls on my lap, give me a striptease, or kiss me due to truth or dare games and other similar games.

In other parties, I usually just chatted with people. People who weren't too drunk made for some interesting conversation. Then I'd just watch whatever shenanigans the drunkards got into. Usually they'd sing in barber shop quartets, have outrageous drinking contests, arm wrestle, and other things that were just entertaining to watch.

If it's a good party, there should be plenty to do for both those drinking and those without.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/19/2012 8:49:32 AMbump---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifItzzBigMG | Posted on 2/19/2012 8:57:46 AMHow's your dream of opening up your own university moving along?---The University of Minnesota- Duluth http://www.superiortrails.com/mn2006images/skyline_1110.jpgprince_leo | Posted on 2/19/2012 9:00:16 AMFrom: GrrrrrSpot7 | #109If you were choosing between University of Florida and South Hoboken University, though, go to the cheapest one.

Not to start an argument, but if you were to stay in the state of Florida, you'd be almost guaranteed a job in the state if you graduated from UF.---http://i.imgur.com/shwkh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zBCZu.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/bhRQ1.gif http://i.imgur.com/rJszL.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/19/2012 9:01:20 AMItzzBigMG posted...How's your dream of opening up your own university moving along?

Well, it's been about 6 months since I came up with that dream so, uhh, not very far. That's kind of a long distance plan. Like, 30 to 40 years into the future kind of plan.

In the meantime, all I cant do is build up my college expertise and get involved in the college world and find out what struggles students are facing through my own experiences and topics such as these.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/19/2012 9:02:50 AMprince_leo posted...From: GrrrrrSpot7 | #109If you were choosing between University of Florida and South Hoboken University, though, go to the cheapest one.Not to start an argument, but if you were to stay in the state of Florida, you'd be almost guaranteed a job in the state if you graduated from UF.

Well, highly dependent on degree, anyways. Florida's job market is one of the worst right now. Trust me, it's why I left. I had companies turning me down when I offered to volunteer for them.

Seriously, they didn't want me to work for free...

---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifprince_leo | Posted on 2/19/2012 9:09:47 AMFrom: DSdude19 | #187Well, highly dependent on degree, anyways. Florida's job market is one of the worst right now. Trust me, it's why I left. I had companies turning me down when I offered to volunteer for them.

Seriously, they didn't want me to work for free...

Well obviously. I just meant, if a company was looking to hire somebody and they had a choice between UF or almost any non-Ivy League school, a Floridian company/manager would almost always choose the Gator grad.That said, Florida is too damn overcrowded with jobs. I'm scared s***less about my degree and job.(Poly Sci B.A, Secondary Education in Social Sciences M.A. I do have a ton of experience with school and volunteer like crazy with my old high school.---http://i.imgur.com/shwkh.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zBCZu.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/bhRQ1.gif http://i.imgur.com/rJszL.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/19/2012 9:13:47 AMprince_leo posted...

Seriously, they didn't want me to work for free...Well obviously. I just meant, if a company was looking to hire somebody and they had a choice between UF or almost any non-Ivy League school, a Floridian company/manager would almost always choose the Gator grad.That said, Florida is too damn overcrowded with jobs. I'm scared s***less about my degree and job.(Poly Sci B.A, Secondary Education in Social Sciences M.A. I do have a ton of experience with school and volunteer like crazy with my old high school.

That's great! Experience will be your trump card. If you can't get a job after graduating, I highly suggest you try getting either a TA position or subbing position. Those will keep you in the field and make contacts. I was both a TA and sub for several years. Working with the teachers and assistant principal in the elementary schools is what got me my job as a teacher. Trust me, if you work hard and impress them, they'll want to take you in full time.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifItzzBigMG | Posted on 2/19/2012 10:01:13 AMHey DsDude, will you weigh in on my topic?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/61982894---The University of Minnesota- Duluth http://www.superiortrails.com/mn2006images/skyline_1110.jpgTRDDYBRRKS | Posted on 2/19/2012 10:21:40 AMWhat kinds of fields would you suggest with a Finance degree? Would working in a bank be decent as far as having personal time?__NFK__ | Posted on 2/19/2012 10:43:53 AMThank you so much for this topic!

I'm open to unconventional options, conventional options, whatever. Here's briefly my situation...what would you do if you were me, I guess, is what I'm asking.

Okay, so I kind of screwed up in high school. I'm a senior. My GPA is very average, I haven't taken the real SAT/ACT, and I have basically no money (and I don't want to get into debt until I have to). My current plan is to go to community college for 2-4 years, take the SAT as soon as possible (which I will score quite high on the English portions if my PSAT is any indication), and then figure it out from there. Is that my best option? Do I have a chance of getting scholarships into better schools if I do very well in community college? My current rough plan for my life is to become a highschool/middleschool English teacher, although I hear the job climate isn't great right now?

I suppose, also, what are some fields I may be interested in? Fields that actually have a good chance of bringing me decent money and stability, that I would also enjoy? My skills are in writing, speaking, reading comprehension, critical thinking, acting, and I have a decent, informal background in business/marketing (my parents own a business, and I've done a lot of research on my own about marketing and general business principles). I also would like to do something that gives me a

chance to positively affect people's lives, which is one of the reasons I was drawn to the idea of teaching.

One more thing, you mentioned that you maximized your college experience by taking advantage of school resources--how do I ensure that I do that? Also, does community college offer these kind of resources?

----NFKhttp://i.imgur.com/lxyuL.pngDSdude19 | Posted on 2/19/2012 6:49:34 PMHey guys, just saw your questions. I'll be answering them tomorrow when I have some more time. Stay tuned!---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/20/2012 8:02:32 AMItzzBigMG posted...Hey DsDude, will you weigh in on my topic?

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/61982894

Sure! You'll have to give me a bit, though.

TRDDYBRRKS posted...What kinds of fields would you suggest with a Finance degree? Would working in a bank be decent as far as having personal time?

Yeah, banks are great places to work if that's what you're into. Regular 8-5 hours (or 6 if you work the drive-thrus), great pay, and you get to dress up nicely (which is a big deal for me, personally). You have many options with finance. Everyone needs someone who's good with money. Just find a particular field you find interesting, look for job descriptions for positions in that field, and then make sure you can or will fit those job descriptions when you graduate.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/20/2012 8:03:01 AM__NFK__ posted...

So far, your plan sounds good, except for the 2-4 years in CC part. Please do your best not to exceed 2 years in community college. People who take longer than 4-5 years to finish college tend to lose a lot of money in the long run. Work your butt off to finish CC in 2 years, then move on to the 4-year university. You won't regret it. I know many people who went CC part time and never finished, and they had a very similar plan as you.

As far as a good field to go into, I can't answer that. There are so many variables involved with finding a good field that I would need to sit down with you for about a half hour and talk about a lot of things before I could give you a helpful suggestion. There are lots of thinsg you have to consider when looking for a field to go into, and understand how much you value these different things. For example, is salary the most important thing in a job? Job stability? Flexibility to spend time with family/kids? Willing to relocate? Working with teams or by yourself? Being closely supervised or given the freedom to work independently? Opportunities for promotions and pay raises? Non-salary benefits? Enjoyment in the day-to-day aspects of what you do?

See, there's just so much involved. The first step I'd recommend is to take classes in the interest areas you've mentioned. See which ones really speak to you the most. Make a list of your top 3, then research those fields on wikipedia or something. See what jobs are available, what they pay, and what you need to get there. It sounds to me like teaching is what you want to do. If that's the case, make sure to get a job as a teaching assistant as soon as you can, and/or volunteer to tutor children after school. Experience is your best friend in this area.

As far as your last question, resources are everywhere. Some of my top resources I used were professors (they had connections and pointed me in the right direction a lot of the time), career services office (they are amazing at getting you info on internships, career assessments to suggest career options for you, resume critiques, and mock interviews to see

how you interview), leadership department (they offer workshops for building leadership skills, such as time management, public speaking, multicultural competence, etc), and campus life/student activities (joining a leadership organization through this department such as Student Goverment, Student Activities Board, or even becoming an RA will give you access to resources regular students don't have).

Unfortunately, Community College does not have anywhere close to these resources. The problem with community college is that many of the faculty and staff there are either working part time in addition to their main university, or are entry-level positions who do not have much experience. Since CC is cheaper, they get less funding for the services offered in a 4-year university. So it's up to you if you want to stay out of debt, save some money, and go to a CC for two years without these guidance services and involvement opportunities, or go to a 4-year university, get into some debt, and take advantage of all the resources offered.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifFrosted_Midna | Posted on 2/20/2012 11:21:11 AMI have a question about college if you don't mind answering.

Back in 2009 I joined ITT-Technical Institute for graphic arts and video game programming (they called it Visual Communication). I finished my program on September 2011 but they STOPPED my program for unknown reasons.

Well now I want to continue my studies at another school, but it seems like a lot of schools are "For-profit". What kind of advice you have for me? What kind of school can I go to? =/---It's more than good, it's alive!Warning: May contain stone hat pieces http://i28.tinypic.com/55gw9h.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/21/2012 7:25:55 AMFrosted_Midna posted...I have a question about college if you don't mind answering.

Back in 2009 I joined ITT-Technical Institute for graphic arts and video game programming (they called it Visual Communication). I finished my program on September 2011 but they STOPPED my program for unknown reasons.

Well now I want to continue my studies at another school, but it seems like a lot of schools are "For-profit". What kind of advice you have for me? What kind of school can I go to? =/

Hmm, what do you mean by continue your studies? You said you finished ITT, but what did you finish? A certificate program? An associates? A bachelors? And what do you want to achieve when you go back to school?

A lot of that will determine where you go. And I wouldn't recommend a for profit school. There are plenty of nonprofit schools that offer much better services.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifOmegaPhenom2 | Posted on 2/21/2012 7:26:23 AMinterestin---They $ee Me Trolling, Impersonatin, Raka Taka-ing And They Tryna GeT Me B@NNED!!!! (Since 22 - 08 - 06) - OmegaPhenom2DSdude19 | Posted on 2/21/2012 12:41:25 PMGlad it is.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifSonic Cannon | Posted on 2/21/2012 1:15:38 PMFrom: Yo_D_oY | #061I want to make a general living creating indie games. Most of everyone think it is a waste of time to even think about but I know that isn't the case. Minecraft, VVVVVV, and more introduced what a person could accomplish if they stick to their dreams and goals in life. If the industry is bad at the time, the programming knowledge can transfer well to many other computer fields. Knowing how to code AAA games, not like game maker or flash but real C++ for example, is extremely advanced and all programmers know this.

What's your take on Video Game Colleges? Digipen's tuition skyrocketed for this year as tuition is 18k+ a year. A general Computer Science degree doesn't have the same networking and whatnot, kind of like your experience. It is cheaper

though, but another downside is that it doesn't focus so much on video game programming techniques, such as using graphical engines and programming animations. You would end up having to use whatever you learned and learn even more on your own to build a portfolio good enough to land a job in the video game industry at all.

Or did I just answer my own question?

Also, what's the best way to find out the average wage/what the industry is like in any field? Google seems to be unreliable as many "reliable" sources claimed that video game designers (not programmers) make ~80k a year average whereas others say significantly more or less in the same year. Would it be rude to call and ask the companies themselves?

And I'm 20 credits away from finishing a general 2 year degree. Are there any jobs that I can't get without that degree but don't need a 4 year degree for? I farm pigs and it is getting rather old and my work is taking advantage of my work ethic so I'm always on a hunt for a better job anywhere, when I have time anyways.

Go check out the Extra Credits videos over at Penny Arcade TV. Also check their website/facebook page for a link to a big Q&A livestream they did a few weeks ago. This topic was discussed directly in there by a videogame design consultant who is also a professor at Digipen.---Keep it green.http://i37.tinypic.com/2s9x55l.pngFrosted_Midna | Posted on 2/21/2012 9:10:27 PMDSdude19 posted...Frosted_Midna posted...I have a question about college if you don't mind answering.

Back in 2009 I joined ITT-Technical Institute for graphic arts and video game programming (they called it Visual Communication). I finished my program on September 2011 but they STOPPED my program for unknown reasons.

Well now I want to continue my studies at another school, but it seems like a lot of schools are "For-profit". What kind of advice you have for me? What kind of school can I go to? =/

Hmm, what do you mean by continue your studies? You said you finished ITT, but what did you finish? A certificate program? An associates? A bachelors? And what do you want to achieve when you go back to school?

A lot of that will determine where you go. And I wouldn't recommend a for profit school. There are plenty of nonprofit schools that offer much better services.

By continue, I mean on getting a bachelor degree. Sorry if I didn't make any sense in my other post.---It's more than good, it's alive!Warning: May contain stone hat pieces http://i28.tinypic.com/55gw9h.jpgPresident_Trump | Posted on 2/21/2012 9:42:47 PMSo I am currently a senior in HS with plans to go to college this Fall. So I applied to Pomona College, not sure if you've ever heard of it but its a great private college in Claremont, CA. Unfortunately I was rejected by the school. So my next option is UCR. Its not really a great school but I want to make the best out of it. I'm going there on a scholarship and I'm considering applying to the honors program there. How much would you recommend joining an honors program?---Currently playing: Skyrim (360), Battlefield 3 (360), Halo Wars, TerrariaNintendoPwnZ | Posted on 2/21/2012 9:48:39 PMI don't know what i should do with my life, nothing interests me. WAT DO---Soul Silver FC: 3825 0878 6409 Pearl FC: 3524 4471 0415Pokemon Black FC: 0346 8802 9933Biilly | Posted on 2/21/2012 9:50:33 PMtagRyyaann_Is_Band | Posted on 2/21/2012 9:56:50 PMTagging this thread.---http://i.imgur.com/YNdfy.jpg http://i.imgur.com/kRBIc.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/up4aQ.png http://i.imgur.com/nloMw.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/22/2012 1:31:14 PM

Frosted_Midna posted...By continue, I mean on getting a bachelor degree. Sorry if I didn't make any sense in my other post.

What do you have right now?

President_Trump posted...So I am currently a senior in HS with plans to go to college this Fall. So I applied to Pomona College, not sure if you've ever heard of it but its a great private college in Claremont, CA. Unfortunately I was rejected by the school. So my next option is UCR. Its not really a great school but I want to make the best out of it. I'm going there on a scholarship and I'm considering applying to the honors program there. How much would you recommend joining an honors program?

If you have a scholarship opportunity, I'd go with that. Few things are worth more than a free education. College honors programs are an interesting phenomenon. I never applied or got into an honors program, but I had many friends who were, and none of them seemed like it was worth it for them other than personal satisfaction.

I feel that honors program at a college are not worth anywhere near as much as honors at a high school. You have to take more classes (usually honors level classes which are more challenging), a lot of those programs make you go to a certain number of leadership events per semester, and by the end of the day, employers don't really care if you were an honors student in college unless you're planning to go into academia. For them, it's experience.

Now, the program does has its advantages, since you get opportunities for leadership workshops and more challenges. However, I managed to get just as many, if not more, opportunities for such workshops than my honors-friends, and it was even better for me, since I got to choose which programs I wanted and go to them on my schedule, not the honor's program. That's just my take on it.

If anyone who was in a college honor's program feels differently, feel free to share.

NintendoPwnZ posted...I don't know what i should do with my life, nothing interests me. WAT DO

I highly doubt nothing interests you. Everyone is interested in a hobby of some sort. Perhaps what you're trying to say is "no job out there interests me enough to do for more than a short period of time". Seems to me like you would be better off starting at a community college. While you take your general courses, take some electives or join some student organizations in areas that may interest you. See if there's a possibility of doing that at a job. Doing so at a CC will make it much cheaper so you don't pay so much for a university if you don't know what you want to do.

Have you considered trade school? Learn a trade or skill? Enlist in the military? ROTC? Start a business?---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifcolormecrazy | Posted on 2/22/2012 1:34:03 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #163Since you seem to value the monetary aspects of your job very highly (which isn't a bad thing), then I'd suggest sticking with accounting. However, I would recommend you take classical studies as a minor, if for nothing else than a motivator. Unless you have a passion for accounting, those classes will eventually get pretty stressful and demotivate you. Taking classes in something you like will help keep your spirits up and have you looking forward to something. By minoring in classical studies, you may even eventually come to decide you like it a lot more and there are more job opportunities than you originally imagined and may even switch to it. Honestly, it wouldnt' hurt to try it, but that's completely up to you.

No I meant, what is the advantage of a doing minor compared to taking various classes?---People talk like I should have stayed, should have played those cards but I played it out in my head. And I might as well have end up dead.DSdude19 | Posted on 2/23/2012 7:24:37 AMcolormecrazy posted...

No I meant, what is the advantage of a doing minor compared to taking various classes?

Umm, being proficient in one field instead of randomly knowing very little in a lot of areas. Jack of all trades, master of none kind of thing. Taking various classes could work, but most of them will be intro classes with no depth. By concentrating the classes on a minor, you'll at least be learning enough to know what you're talking about.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/23/2012 9:01:11 AMbump---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/23/2012 12:07:47 PMAny more questions?---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gif

ITT: I give college tips, college advice, and debunk college myths. DSdude19 | Posted on 2/23/2012 8:07:50 PM:D---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 2/24/2012 2:46:39 PM:O---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.giftombradygoat12 | Posted on 2/24/2012 2:48:04 PMGive us one of your party stories

---http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001898867/5948219102_coolObama5_xlarge.jpeg http://i40.tinypic.com/2vx2emt.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/24/2012 3:09:04 PMtombradygoat12 posted...Give us one of your party stories

Hmm, about to leave work, so I'll post more later, but in one party we played spin the bottle, but didn't have the foresight to realize that 3 of the girls at the party were ready to leave soon by that point, leaving 2 girls and 6 guys playing the game (it was really late by this point, most people have left). Didn't really think that plan all the way through.

Group of drunk people were playing some sort of extreme truth or dare game at a party, doing stuff ranging from simple flashing to running down the freeway naked to graffitti-ing a house next to the police station. Really stupid stuff. Though one of the dares had 4 girls have to make-out with me (and I wasn't even playing).

I also won a twister game once, which was an achievement in itself, since one of the girls playing was a gymnast... <_<

Other than that, nothing really noteworthy. Drunk people, beer pong, noise violations, funky costume parties, etc.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifFrosted_Midna | Posted on 2/24/2012 3:58:51 PMI have an assiociate degree in visual communication. Sorry for not posting in a few days, TC.---It's more than good, it's alive!Warning: May contain stone hat pieces http://i28.tinypic.com/55gw9h.jpgcolormecrazy | Posted on 2/24/2012 10:56:03 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #208Umm, being proficient in one field instead of randomly knowing very little in a lot of areas. Jack of all trades, master of none kind of thing. Taking various classes could work, but most of them will be intro classes with no depth. By concentrating the classes on a minor, you'll at least be learning enough to know what you're talking about.

Thanks.---People talk like I should have stayed, should have played those cards but I played it out in my head. And I might as well have end up dead.Lebronisgoat6 | Posted on 2/25/2012 2:24:38 PMbump

---http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001898867/5948219102_coolObama5_xlarge.jpeg http://i40.tinypic.com/2vx2emt.jpgDivineTruth | Posted on 2/25/2012 2:57:39 PMCompletely took high school for granted, didn't attend, GPA is somewhere in the fractions, joined the military, excellent test scores, want to go to college and get a Computer Science degree. wut do?---"I've had enough of your snide insinuations."JBaLLEN66 | Posted on 2/25/2012 3:00:25 PMhow do you get laid if you're black---Always choosing red solo cups because the blue ones remind me of liberals.DooDoo_CH | Posted on 2/25/2012 3:05:30 PMI really want to major in computer science. My gpa is only 3.5 because last year I was being stupid and stopped caring about school. (junior now)I now realize how stupid I was, and am working on improving. BY the time I graduate I will have taken 7 ap classes (if all goes to plan).Assuming I get ~2000 on my SAT, what colleges will I have a chance of getting into?NoBuIIet | Posted on 2/25/2012 3:06:21 PMFrom: DivineTruth | #218Completely took high school for granted, didn't attend, GPA is somewhere in the fractions, joined the military, excellent test scores, want to go to college and get a Computer Science degree. wut do?

How is the work load for CS and what type of classes do you have to take? Im interested in this so help would be nice :)

As for what you can do; a CS degree is the best thing to major in right now as there are more jobs than actual graduates. Starting salary ranges from $60k-$100K+. Try to get an internship with a tech company (although you should have did this while in school)---[])*{}*([]<< I'm on a mission >>[]l||||l[] Life is good, so get oneNoBuIIet | Posted on 2/25/2012 3:07:14 PMFrom: DooDoo_CH | #220I really want to major in computer science. My gpa is only 3.5 because last year I was being stupid and stopped caring about school. (junior now)I now realize how stupid I was, and am working on improving. BY the time I graduate I will have taken 7 ap classes (if all goes to plan).Assuming I get ~2000 on my SAT, what colleges will I have a chance of getting into?

ITP: kid freaking out because he has a 3.5 GPA (which is good so i dont know why you're scared)---[])*{}*([]<< I'm on a mission >>[]l||||l[] Life is good, so get oneDooDoo_CH | Posted on 2/25/2012 3:27:56 PMNoBuIIet posted...From: DooDoo_CH | #220I really want to major in computer science. My gpa is only 3.5 because last year I was being stupid and stopped caring about school. (junior now)I now realize how stupid I was, and am working on improving. BY the time I graduate I will have taken 7 ap classes (if all goes to plan).Assuming I get ~2000 on my SAT, what colleges will I have a chance of getting into?

ITP: kid freaking out because he has a 3.5 GPA (which is good so i dont know why you're scared)

In school they constantly tell us that if you want to get into any decent university you need to have above a 4.0+.Lebronisgoat6 | Posted on 2/25/2012 3:28:32 PMFrom: DivineTruth | #218

Completely took high school for granted, didn't attend, GPA is somewhere in the fractions, joined the military, excellent test scores, want to go to college and get a Computer Science degree. wut do?

community college

---http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001898867/5948219102_coolObama5_xlarge.jpeg http://i40.tinypic.com/2vx2emt.jpgCEmAN4 | Posted on 2/25/2012 3:29:35 PMFrom: DooDoo_CH | #223In school they constantly tell us that if you want to get into any decent university you need to have above a 4.0+.

That's because they want you to do well. Just keep on keeping on and you'll be fine.---No you fool, we're following orders - we were told to comb the desert, so we're combing it! Find anything yet!?We ain't found ****!srzg | Posted on 2/25/2012 3:37:42 PMtag---http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1693/srzg.jpghttp://img.imgcake.com/nio/90srzgpngug.png ~wdlp was here~CrimsonFireball | Posted on 2/25/2012 3:40:43 PMWhat do you think of someone majoring in the business field taking Survey of Calculus? I'm being told it transfers, but I'm not sure if I will have to take Pre-Calc and Calculus---http://i.imgur.com/Me2Lm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/QQRfr.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/by1QS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Dgwzn.jpgNoBuIIet | Posted on 2/25/2012 3:47:57 PMDo i have to take summer courses at my college? Is it better to do summer classes at your college or go to a community college? My adviser told me that i cant because im already in a school which i thought in my head as complete bull**** but i just went along.---[])*{}*([]<< I'm on a mission >>[]l||||l[] Life is good, so get oneSamueIBradford | Posted on 2/26/2012 1:19:33 PM

---http://gapcache.lingospot.com/2012/01/18/Rams_Fisher_Football_MOTG106.large.jpghttp://countenance.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/sambradford.jpgraveman598 | Posted on 2/26/2012 2:01:55 PMI'm a freshman right now and I'm not sure if you have any advice on this but I'll give it a shot.

There's this cute girl in my math lecture and discussion, but I have no clue how to approach her. I know that it's better to go out and try to make conversation, but I'm not the kind to strike up a random talk with somebody I don't really know. Any tips on how I would go about to sk her out or something?

Also, my school is on the quarter system and I didn't do that great my first quarter and my second quarter isn't any better as well... I started a lower division class for my major (mechanical engineering) and my performance on a midterm we had really disappointed me. I'm not sure what to think at this point since I really don't enjoy the class that much, but I want to try to do as much as I can by the end of the quarter. Btw, I have a hard time bringing myself to get down and study. Advice? ;-;

edit: Considering studying abroad sometime my junior year, too. Thoughts on that? (Most likely gonna be south korea for a quarter)---That's no hydroxyl ion, that's my wife!DarthGreenGrape | Posted on 2/26/2012 2:05:39 PMI want to become a minister and am looking at majoring in Theology while being heavily involved in religious life and church groups while on campus. What kind of opportunities would I have after graduating?---http://i55.tinypic.com/25z5hz7.jpghttp://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/turtles.png

DSdude19 | Posted on 2/26/2012 9:00:58 PMWhoa, didn't realize that more questions were posted. It's late, so I can't answer them today. I'll try to answer these by tomorrow evening, so stay tuned.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifRuvan22 | Posted on 2/26/2012 9:27:50 PMUp to answering grad school questions too?The_Avenged_65 | Posted on 2/27/2012 7:37:11 AMDid your student affairs program care much about working on campus as an undergraduate? I'm a transfer student to a state university and I don't have many opportunities to work on campus right now.---"You have a disorder of being a weakling.The prescription is me."-PPP.Frosted_Midna | Posted on 2/28/2012 9:00:14 AMBump---It's more than good, it's alive!Warning: May contain stone hat pieces http://i28.tinypic.com/55gw9h.jpgDSdude19 | Posted on 2/28/2012 8:35:25 PMGuys, I'm so sorry it's taken me this long to get back to you! I was out of town this past weekend and I've had so much work to catch up to. Still not done, in fact. I promise I'll respond to every question as soon as I can squeeze a good chunk of time to do so.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifraveman598 | Posted on 3/1/2012 10:25:19 AMsafety bump---That's no hydroxyl ion, that's my wife!truly_FLCL | Posted on 3/1/2012 5:16:42 PMAlright, don't know where else to ask this (except for the financial aid office, of course, but in case I screw myself over by asking them first, I'd like to ask here):

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/62113756#2

So here in the San Mateo Community College District in California, you have to be enrolled in at least 12 units to qualify (while of course also meeting other criteria, e.g. a low enough family income, etc.) for FAFSA aid.

Anyway, I have 12 right now, but due to complications, I think I might have to drop a class (a laboratory worth 1 unit), bringing me down to 11 units.

I've already received all of my aid, though, for this semester (which I received incrementally; 12 units' worth). At the beginning of this semester, I was on the wait list for a lot of my classes, so I didn't quite meet the 12 unit minimum then (since I wasn't technically enrolled in the classes), but still somehow qualified for FAFSA (albeit not as much). With 12 units, I was told that I'd get $600+ in addition to what I already received (which I've since already received, since I was fortunately able to get into all of the classes I was wait listed on).

But since I'll be going down to 11 enrolled units, what'll happen to the aid that's already in my checking account? Like, do I get to still keep it or something? >_>---http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af152/masshi/sad_ckcs.jpgraveman598 | Posted on 3/3/2012 1:42:45 AMdid tc bail lol---That's no hydroxyl ion, that's my wife!Arcanine2009 | Posted on 3/3/2012 2:21:46 AMWow. Best topic on CE ever.---

Less is more. Everything you want, isn't everything you need.

ITT: I give college tips, college advice, and debunk college myths. DSdude19 | Posted on 3/3/2012 8:06:08 AMDivineTruth posted...Completely took high school for granted, didn't attend, GPA is somewhere in the fractions, joined the military, excellent test scores, want to go to college and get a Computer Science degree. wut do?

Excellent test scores means that you shouldn't have too much trouble getting into a decent college. Military experience can also be a plus. At this point, don't worry too much about what happened in high school. High school achievement, in my opinion, is only useful in getting that acceptance letter from college. After that, it's pretty much useless. In college, you pretty much start from scratch. This means that get into a college you want to go to, then just work hard to get involved and get good grades there. Make sure to brush up on your math!

JBaLLEN66 posted...how do you get laid if you're black

Can't help you there, sorry bud. :p

DooDoo_CH posted...I really want to major in computer science. My gpa is only 3.5 because last year I was being stupid and stopped caring about school. (junior now)I now realize how stupid I was, and am working on improving. BY the time I graduate I will have taken 7 ap classes (if all goes to plan).Assuming I get ~2000 on my SAT, what colleges will I have a chance of getting into?

You still have some time. With that plan, I'd say you have a good shot at getting into a decent college. Keep in mind, though, that colleges also look for high school leadership experience, extra-curricular activities, volunteer hours, and for some schools, connections.

CrimsonFireball posted...What do you think of someone majoring in the business field taking Survey of Calculus? I'm being told it transfers, but I'm not sure if I will have to take Pre-Calc and Calculus

I'm not familiar with that class. I went straight from Pre-calc to Calc. I would ask your records and registrations office that question, as these things are usually school-specific.

NoBuIIet posted...Do i have to take summer courses at my college? Is it better to do summer classes at your college or go to a community college? My adviser told me that i cant because im already in a school which i thought in my head as complete bull**** but i just went along.

The best courses to take in the summer are stats courses (I've gotten overwhelming negative response from in-person stats courses; they say online is better), and Gen Ed courses or electives.

Also, you can take summer courses at a community college. Honestly, it works, and it's MUCH cheaper. Before you do that, however, you need to get approval for the credit. To do this, you need to find the course you want to take at CC, read the course description, then make sure it closely matches the course description for the same course offered in your college, or they won't accept the credit. But yeah, summer courses are great. Would've taken more if I had the chance.---

Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 3/3/2012 8:06:47 AMraveman598 posted...I'm a freshman right now and I'm not sure if you have any advice on this but I'll give it a shot.

There's this cute girl in my math lecture and discussion, but I have no clue how to approach her. I know that it's better to go out and try to make conversation, but I'm not the kind to strike up a random talk with somebody I don't really know. Any tips on how I would go about to sk her out or something?

Also, my school is on the quarter system and I didn't do that great my first quarter and my second quarter isn't any better as well... I started a lower division class for my major (mechanical engineering) and my performance on a midterm we had really disappointed me. I'm not sure what to think at this point since I really don't enjoy the class that much, but I want to try to do as much as I can by the end of the quarter. Btw, I have a hard time bringing myself to get down and study. Advice? ;-;

edit: Considering studying abroad sometime my junior year, too. Thoughts on that? (Most likely gonna be south korea for a quarter)

As far as your girl issue, it's really hard for shy and/or quiet people (which I'm assuming you are) to start up conversation with a girl in class. You'd be better off joining a student organization, as those usually offer plenty of opportunities to naturally start conversations with girls, whereas classes usually discourage conversation.

I'd say not to worry too much about your first quarter. I know many people who screw up their first freshman year and end up doing just fine in college. Just do your best to get through that one class. Every major has that class that gets on your nerves.

For studying tips, read this earlier post I made:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/61960226/690694317

DarthGreenGrape posted...I want to become a minister and am looking at majoring in Theology while being heavily involved in religious life and church groups while on campus. What kind of opportunities would I have after graduating?

Depends on your religion. I'm not entirely sure what the market is for misters in individual religions. All I know is that for my religion, there is a short "residency" period (sort of like doctors) before you can be a full minister. That, along with the small pay, doesn't bring all that much competition. But that's a conversation that's better suited to one of the leaders in your church.

Ruvan22 posted...Up to answering grad school questions too?

Sure! :D

Finishing my first grad degree this May!---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 3/3/2012 8:11:52 AMThe_Avenged_65 posted...Did your student affairs program care much about working on campus as an undergraduate? I'm a transfer student to a state university and I don't have many opportunities to work on campus right now.

Yes, definitely. Student Affairs is all about the student experience, and you'll find that most Student Affairs professionals believe that very little learning actually happens inside the classroom, with most of it happening outside of class through

student involvement and jobs and such.

Now, if money isn't an issue, work isn't your only alternative. Being the leader of a student organization is valued just as much in Student Affairs as having a job. Try doing that.

Also, have you considered being an RA? That's like THE signature student affairs job for undergraduate students. Another option is orientation leader. But yeah, assuming you're able to take care of your expenses, I'd focus more on student organizations and internships.

truly_FLCL posted...Alright, don't know where else to ask this (except for the financial aid office, of course, but in case I screw myself over by asking them first, I'd like to ask here):

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/400-current-events/62113756#2

So here in the San Mateo Community College District in California, you have to be enrolled in at least 12 units to qualify (while of course also meeting other criteria, e.g. a low enough family income, etc.) for FAFSA aid.

Anyway, I have 12 right now, but due to complications, I think I might have to drop a class (a laboratory worth 1 unit), bringing me down to 11 units.

I've already received all of my aid, though, for this semester (which I received incrementally; 12 units' worth). At the beginning of this semester, I was on the wait list for a lot of my classes, so I didn't quite meet the 12 unit minimum then (since I wasn't technically enrolled in the classes), but still somehow qualified for FAFSA (albeit not as much). With 12 units, I was told that I'd get $600+ in addition to what I already received (which I've since already received, since I was fortunately able to get into all of the classes I was wait listed on).

But since I'll be going down to 11 enrolled units, what'll happen to the aid that's already in my checking account? Like, do I get to still keep it or something? >_>

Wow, this is complicated. Technically, the moment you drop below 12 credits, you lose your financial aid eligibility, and they CAN take it all back. However, in practice, I haven't actually seen that happen. Usually, you just don't get any aid next semester. It's usually too much of a hassle to try to get all that money back that they've already given you, and sometimes they don't even notice.

Financial Aid offices, generally, are either future or past oriented, not necessarily present. This means that they worry about getting students to sign forms or pay bill that are both overdue, or trying to figure out what to do with a student next semester. They're generally not very present-oriented, and I've found some student to slip under the radar that way, at least until next semester.

Now, the bursar's office, on the other hand, they'll look for any opportunity to take your money... <_<---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 3/3/2012 8:13:28 AMraveman598 posted...did tc bail lol

Nope!

Like I said, I've spent the last week (arguably the busiest week of my entire college career), working on like 3 things at once simultaneously the entire time. I just now managed to get some breathing room.

I can let y'all know what I've been up to if anyone's interested.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gif

raveman598 | Posted on 3/3/2012 12:20:08 PMWhat are your thoughts on studying abroad? You didn't answer that part of my question.---That's no hydroxyl ion, that's my wife!DSdude19 | Posted on 3/3/2012 7:13:52 PMraveman598 posted...What are your thoughts on studying abroad? You didn't answer that part of my question.

Oh yeah. Studying abroad is a great experience, and I've seen many employers say they like their employees to have study abroad experience. It's great and I would recommend it if you can finance it. The probem is finding ways to pay for everything involved. I'd suggest looking for financial aid and scholarships for study abroad purposes.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifraveman598 | Posted on 3/3/2012 7:16:27 PMFrom: DSdude19 | #246Oh yeah. Studying abroad is a great experience, and I've seen many employers say they like their employees to have study abroad experience. It's great and I would recommend it if you can finance it. The probem is finding ways to pay for everything involved. I'd suggest looking for financial aid and scholarships for study abroad purposes.

Yeah. My cousin just got back from Japan like two months ago, but he applied to a scholarship that funded his entire trip and he even had money leftover to buy souvenirs and stuff. Hopefully I can get something like that.---That's no hydroxyl ion, that's my wife!DSdude19 | Posted on 3/3/2012 7:48:41 PMWell, yeah, if you can get that, go for it!---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifKaynes_Arse | Posted on 3/3/2012 7:56:21 PMI have nothing to add to this topic other than to say that I'm planning on studying Student Affairs in grad school. Here's hoping I make it that far :D---When you are going through hell, keep going.DSdude19 | Posted on 3/4/2012 8:30:34 AMKaynes_Arse posted...I have nothing to add to this topic other than to say that I'm planning on studying Student Affairs in grad school. Here's hoping I make it that far :D

That's awesome. This means we may cross paths one day in the future.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifJack_Reppir | Posted on 3/4/2012 8:41:31 AMHow do you start conversations with people? How do you handle finances?---LogicTheKingMyralee12 | Posted on 3/4/2012 10:58:05 AMBest way to find a job in college? Can your advisors help?narutofan0956 | Posted on 3/4/2012 8:04:52 PMHow can a transferring junior join a frat? You know how that works

---Lol Ravens http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/891214/omg.gifSMH Wes Welker http://i.imgur.com/eqOQs.gifdonaldmcdonald | Posted on 3/4/2012 8:13:55 PMIs a major in Chemical engineering useful? and a minor in Computer science? Do you think I will be able to get a job out of college pretty easily in colorado?---ADs

gokugohangoten | Posted on 3/4/2012 8:16:45 PMtag---My username is why I'm against tattoos. If I thought that this was cool back in 2005, just imagine what I think would look fine now and be stupid in the future.DSdude19 | Posted on 3/6/2012 4:34:21 PMbump, will update soon.---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifrenavlt | Posted on 3/6/2012 4:35:04 PMdsbro the college student---whats cat up toDSdude19 | Posted on 3/6/2012 5:17:04 PMrenavlt posted...dsbro the college student

:O!---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifDSdude19 | Posted on 3/8/2012 6:07:13 AMbump---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifxe_project9 | Posted on 3/8/2012 7:00:46 AMI saw your link about Philosophy. I seem to want to do something English, Philosophy, and Fine Arts related. I've gone to community college, for 2.5 years, and was a major in Fine Arts. I've also taken 3 English classes, but I stopped going because I didn't know where to transfer to, I was afraid of debt, and my interests seem to be hit-or-miss. My ultimate dream would be to be a novelist, and maybe become an editor.

At first, I wanted to be an artist, and I am fairly good at it, but I lost interest and started to write more than draw over the last 4 years. I have one major story that I want completed, and it's vast, but I haven't worked on it for a while. I have a few other story ideas aside from that one, but none are as important to me as that one.

Anyway, as far as philosophy goes: The reason I want to take it is because I have a deep interest in metaphysics and religion, and the workings of the universe, and I understand that philosophy is more than just metaphysics--which is my fear in pursuing the major, since I'm more of an abstract, theoretical thinker.---http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/midian26/Sigs/Steampunk_Girls_09.jpgDooDoo_CH | Posted on 3/8/2012 4:54:19 PMIf I were to major in comp sci, what would be a better minor? comp engineering or math?DSdude19 | Posted on 3/10/2012 8:24:01 AMbump---Want a fortune zanzenburger? They're free! Zanzenburgers given: 237http://goofygifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/funny-gif-dance.gifAdmiral_Zero | Posted on 3/11/2012 12:01:47 AMGood ways to "buffer" your resume if you:

-have already graduated-only have a degree-have very little experience---[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[ |||||||||||||| ]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]