How did you survive college?

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   Dwight Phoenixposted 10 years ago

   How did you survive college?

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   Stargrrlposted 10 years ago

   I took out a humongous loan...and mom and dad payed the rest   I just lived my life.  I made friends, went out, and did my work, paid attention in classes, and told myself that this was all just temporary.

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      Dwight Phoenixposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Sounds pretty close to my story.....only I hope the tale doesn't end with them paying for it.

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      Stargrrlposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      What do you mean?  Who paying for what?  My parents?  No, I paid some of it.

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      MonkeyShine75posted 10 years agoin reply to this

      My dad is retired Air Force, and the military is paying for our education (mine, my brother's, and sister's)

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      Dwight Phoenixposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      that's cool.......I don't know maybe it's because I'm from Jamaica, but I've always thought of the army or police force as a last option for a career. Thumbs up to your dad he's an every day hero.

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   JNelliposted 10 years ago

   Find yourself some good friends, and some good hobbies. Maybe pick up a sport, go to the gym, or even play video games. Any bit of enjoyment you can find will make the tough times that much more bearable. College is no joke and should certainly be taken seriously, but don't forget to enjoy yourself.

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      Dwight Phoenixposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Very true......I also liked the part about video games

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   M. T. Dremerposted 10 years ago

   One day at a time. I thoroughly enjoyed college, but there is no question it was a struggle. Particularly when I had to take three semesters of a foreign language (which I've mostly forgotten at this point). Just make sure to take at least one class that is a 'fun' class, something you're really interested in. It will give you something to look forward to. Plus, always carve out some time in the day for non-college activities. It may seem like writing that paper is more important, but you aren't going to do it any good if you're exhausted and over-stressed.

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      Dwight Phoenixposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Cool, sounds like words of wisdom. But don't you think that most colleges are different and hence has different hurdles. For eg. Where I feel  UTech falls down is that you can only have one true club because they are all on the same day and time.

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      M. T. Dremerposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, each college will have its own unique stresses. For example, mine was built on an open plain and had frequent flooding problems.

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   MonkeyShine75posted 10 years ago

   I thought college was going to be like high school, but it's not. I live on campus, and I'm having a lot of fun. Next year I'll be getting an appartment with my twin sister, who goes to school here too. I'm sure when we move we'll have even more fun

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      Dwight Phoenixposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Well it's good that you're enjoying your time. Keep up the fun and hard work. Also It's nice knowing that you don't mind your sister staying with you.I hope you'll both enjoy yourselves. And maybe you could make her transition to college more easier

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      MonkeyShine75posted 10 years agoin reply to this

      My twin sister is also helping me in my transition and since dad is paying for our apartment for the next several years, my best friend who is my twin is staying with me and I am staying with her I couldn't see life without her I love her most of all

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   connorjposted 10 years ago

   Well I have survived college; yet I am still in college. I began my undergraduate education in the 70s and received my Honors bachelor of Science in 1983. I graduated from my graduate school in the early 90s and now in 2015 I am still attending college. I certainly believe college is an excellent environment for me; although, it is somewhat frustrating to see my brats graduate from my college and I am still attending after they have graduated and moved on! Will I still be attending college when my grandsons began college? At the rate I am going I probably will. Some day I will move on from this "Ivory Tower" in the mean-time all I can do is enjoy college life to the fullest...

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      Dwight Phoenixposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Wow.....! Well you seem like you have a lot of experience. You should be able to use that wisdom to guide your kids and grand kids through college. Thanks for stopping by.

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      connorjposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I am a senior professor...

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      Dwight Phoenixposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Oh well that explains it........... maybe you could then give me some tips of how to win over my lectures so next time they're scrolling through my papers they'll see an A.

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      connorjposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Indeed, what I would do is thoroughly understand the format that your college essays must adhere to. For example we require APA Format. Then I would adhere to that format completely and build your thesis/argument into that format...

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