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 | Random Rants: Things to remember while learning | |
By: TheWatcher (Apr 28 2008, 07:52:21 am) |
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As a soon to be college graduate I am faced with the reality that I will no longer be apart of SU in a matter of 12 days. I think I heard somewhere that only 30% of college graduates do so in 4 years at the same place. I guess that makes me lucky. Senioritis has kicked in and I am just looking for ways to distract me from doing what I’m supposed to be doing. There are a lot of ways to mess up when you’re away from home at college. I guess since I volunteered my time to blog I’ll share some things that helped me make it out of here. Although a lot of the things mentioned were only learned after the fact.
Time is LITERALLY Money
If you’re like me you are paying a good chunk of change to go here. Every moment of your time here has value. There are so many ways to get the most out of your time at this place. I wish I had made more of an effort to branch out and experience different things but I didn’t.
Also, manage your time spent wisely. Don’t waste time on people or projects that don’t provide you with any sort of enjoyment. Even a project that you don’t want to do has value in it if for no other reason than the feeling of having it behind you. Spend your time with people that you want to be around…. And more importantly… who want to be around you.
Choose friends wisely
By the end of freshmen year most people have a good idea as to who they’re going to be partying it up with for the next 3 years. In fact, its probably best that you do figure that out by then. Make sure the people you choose are trustworthy and worth your time. If you get stuck in a circle of people who don’t share similar interests and goals you will be miserable… Trust me.
Cut people out when necessary
This is the most important piece of advise dealing with college social life I can give. it’s a very complicated thing to do and it isn’t easy at all. College is filled with dysfunctional people. Nobody is perfect but some people have issues. There are those with issues who try their hardest to overcome them and want/need the help of friends. Then there are those who don’t really try, say they need help, but when help is given they lash out and accuse you of trying to “change them”. The latter are the people you need to cut out. Its difficult if you share a circle of friends and you might have to be the first of the group to make the decision that these people are unable to be helped. If you’re right, your friends will follow… if you’re wrong then you come off looking terrible within your circle.
The best way to make the cut is by completely distancing yourself and making it obvious to that person and everyone else. In a world of myspace, facebook, AIM, and cell phones, it is difficult to create space between people. You have to use these things to help you do that because simply not talking to somebody doesn’t send a strong enough message. Although I find this odd, deleting someone from your face book sends a stronger message than cursing someone out… Come to think of it, doing that is probably THE strongest message you could send. You have to cut the lines of communication.
Like I said, this is a delicate and complicated process. You’re making a judgment on someone that you’ve only known for a short time. Then based on the little you know have to determine whether this person has just simply hit a rough patch or if this person is normally troubled. The closer you are to the person, the more inclined you may be to stick around. Your friends in life are like a sports team. There are players you have to keep because they’re so good and take care of so that they’re happy. And there are players you have that aren’t living up to expectations. You can stick with them and hope they turn around… and some do… or you have to get rid of them to be better off.
Skip classes carefully
If you’re a freshmen you should go to every class. The Gen Ed’s are the hardest classes you’ll take because they’re not catered to you. A 300-400 level class in your major could turn out to be “easier” to you than an intro to lit class. In order to get to the point you can take those classes, you have to get through the general credits. If you do skip class just be calculated about it. But most people sleeping when they’re skipping class so I guess that’s hard to do.
Don’t go out too much
There are very few people who can go out and drink every night from Tues-Sunday and still pull good grades. It is expensive on the wallet and on the body. Most of this advice is for freshmen or first year students away from home. By the way, if you have a significant other that is anywhere but here, its going to suck for you.
Freshmen guys: Basically, the only parties that freshmen are invited to are the ones at the frats. Guys, you’re wasting your time going to a frat party, unless you’re gonna pledge. Sometimes you can’t even get in unless you bring girls. In conclusion, your job is to bring the freshmen girls to the parties (even though they’re technically taking you because most parties are thrown by guys and they tell the girls to come out) so that the older guys can hit on them… and other things. You’re best bet is to make friends with older guys and find a spot to party where you’re tight with the people throwing it. Also, don’t go to a random party alone or as the only guy with girls, for safety reasons have a couple fellas with ya.
Freshmen girls: There won’t be a party going down (especially on a weekday) that you won’t get invited to at least 10 times. From what I’ve seen, the peer pressure on girls is more intense than the guys. On one hand, you’re asked to go out every night and get tanked but if you hook up with a guy you just met at the party (which is sorta one of the main reasons you go out to a party in the first place) you’ll be a slut. Though I guess if you don’t do it all the time you’ll be ok. Which is why I say don’t go out at every opportunity. It’ll make your lives less complicated and is probably safer. Especially if you’re one of those girls that turns psychotic or easily persuaded while drinking.
As for everyone else… you tend to go out less as you get older anyways. However, once you hit 21, you tend to go out every night of the week again. This gets expensive. If you’re 21 and still here you already made the right decisions so do whatever works.
Drama doesn’t end in high school
Its worse in college because of many things. Alcohol is the main culprit. Telling someone they’re being an idiot isn’t always pleasant. Now try telling them while they’re drunk. Now try telling them while you’re drunk too. This is where having friends you can trust becomes so important. Is your boy going to (or try to) hook up with the girl that he knows you really like (or you’re already getting with) and use the excuse of being drunk to justify it? Is your friend going to suddenly turn into THAT person from the “Real World” when they have a few too many?
{THAT person = self destructive person, suicidal (but not really) person, Mr. or Mrs. I can do anything I want (or my personal favorite: Mr or Mrs you-can‘t-tell-me-what-to-do. Usually because when they sober up they then complain that you didn‘t do enough to stop them), trash talks everyone like Ali but would get destroyed person… come to think of it, if the person reminds you of anyone from the Real World its gonna be a long night.}
Basically, being a responsible drinker and surrounding yourself with similar people cuts down your drama a lot. People that qualify as THAT person are usually the same people you have to cut out of your life. Simply because drinking is a very important part of your social life that more often than not when you’re with your friends there is alcohol being drank. If you’re uncomfortable with a friend while they’re drinking then that’s a huge sign that you probably need to remove yourself from them.
Keep your mind and eyes open but your ears closed
Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see. In an environment that has so much alcohol and drug use going on, you have to carefully analyze everything (and everyone) that is presented to you. Keep your mind open to everyone and everything. Closing your mind to certain things makes you ignorant and uninformed (then again there are people who like things to be that way). Listen when people tell you something but only act on what you see being done.
Ok well that’s all I have. Maybe most of this stuff is obvious but I don’t know. If you qualify as THAT person and you read this I’m sorry for calling you out… I think. Anyway, my last blog posting I mentioned how the people of Ship were unfortunate to be stuck with Orioles baseball games. They’re in first place right now… yet I still completely stand by my word.
Other random thoughts:
Ryan Howard needs to step up… Chase and Pat need to save some for September
I nearly died while watching the episode of South Park where Cartman teaches minority teens to cheat like white people.
The Madonna CD wasn’t as much of a debacle as I thought it would be
Vanilla vodka and orange soda are a dangerously good combination
The Office is the best show on television right now
I hope traffic for graduation isn’t too bad because I’m trying to get the hell out of here.
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| Random Rants | |
By: TheWatcher (Mar 27 2008, 01:50:41 am) |
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Though I am a few years removed from the hassles of on-campus living, I feel like voicing my displeasure for the current rules that students must follow when living on S.U.'s campus. For instance, during breaks you have to be out of the dorm no later than the morning of the official day the break starts. When I was living at Seavers a few years ago I had to wait for a ride to come pick me to go home for break. It was early in the morning of the first official day of the break (I can't remember which one) and I had an entire staff of R.A.'s at my door telling me I had to get out. I was leaving that day anyways but they made me wait outside of my apartment until my ride got there.
A similar thing happened to me freshmen year... this time I had a night class the night before the first official day of break. I wound up spending the night at a friend's place in Stoneridge. But i spent the whole afternoon packing up and moving all of my things I needed to bring home to Stoneridge when I had an exam that I should have been studying for. What I'm trying to get at here is that there needs to be a change in the rules regarding students staying at their residence during break. They need to make it easier for students that need to stay in their dorms for breaks to do so.
I'm still trying to figure out why Ship didn't make spring break coincide with Easter. Just about everything on campus is closed and everyone goes home. Leaving those who have to stay behind completely stranded. Although I was able to get Easter dinner in the way of Chinese food.
Baseball season is upon us! Those of you living in Shippensburg or Chambersburg throughout the spring and summer should find something else to do. The "local" teams around here are the Pirates, Orioles, and Nationals... all of which could possibly finish with the top 3 worst records in baseball. Lucky for me, I'll be home watching Phillies baseball, which only airs around here during the weekends on the CW network.
Finally, If you go to missbimbo.com you will come across a wonderful game thats sets a fine example for the children.
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By: Bammer11 (Jan 25 2008, 11:58:16 am) |
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| Does anyone else out there think that ship doesn't do enough for its commuter students. i was doing some research and found that there are a ton of colleges that have commuter lounges, commuter rooms, and other cool events and services for commuters. I wanna get a petition going around for ship to get a commuter lounge. If you would be interested in signing please e-mail me either at bm1717@ship.edu or Bammer11@shipunderground.com. |
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 | Looking for bloggers | |
By: Skywalker (Jan 14 2008, 06:35:06 pm) |
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Ship Underground is looking for bloggers again this semester to write about their Shippensburg experiences. You can write about almost anything you want, as long as it relates to Ship... dorm life, local music, freshman perspectives are all past topics that have been written about.... or come up with something new!
If interested, Contact the ShipUG webmaster and we'll give you all the details.. http://www.shipunderground.com/contact.php |
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 | for those on academic probation | |
By: Batman (Jan 18 2006, 01:08:08 am) |
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it seems like a good percentage of freshman have been put on academic probation this semester. good luck to you all, and for all of those registered to participate in the AIM program, do it. don't hesitate to do anything that will bring your GPA to an all time high. good luck and for those of us who have had recent epiphanies- God bless.
on a lighter note-
.the semester has begun and naugle hall is behaving fairly well as apposed to last semester, you guys are going to shine |
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| life in naugle | |
By: Batman (Dec 06 2005, 01:25:12 am) |
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i'll tell you what. anyone who lives or has ever lived in Naugle Hall can vouch for me on this one ---> you can't sleep. i don't know what it is, i don't know why, but everyone in Naugle is just looking for trouble, if you will. Despite being the best dorm to live in, Naugle Hall is like New York City minus the streets. Madness on every floor, in every hallway. you'd have to be sober twenty four hours a day, seven days a week to night find a companion somewhere. Although things get a little out of hand at times...police, RA's, getting doc'd for being loud during quiet hours, urinating wherever, sneaking animals inside, etc. etc. etc. it's the realest of real. Why do you think they gave us a smoking patio? We're blessed with many things and some fantastic RA's and even better DA's.
So kids, stay tuned for stories from the Ghetto. |
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| An American Tale | |
By: Skywalker (Nov 29 2005, 06:11:02 pm) |
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So today I went to lunch with my friend, Lisa. Aside from some friendly banter and an interesting conversation about sex (another story for another day), nothing much of significance was going on.
As the lunch went on, however, I felt an underlying tension that was slowly getting more and more noticeable. I noticed that she was starting to fidget with her napkin. She wouldn't meet my eyes; instead she stared at my tray. Her words were becoming strained. She was fighting some irresistible urge that just couldn't and wouldn't be bottled up....
Finally, near the end of lunch, she came out with it:
"Are you going to just throw away those ketchup packets?"
...Huh? I looked down and noticed that I hadn't used 3 of the maybe 7 packets of ketchup that I had picked up at the counter.
Now, I've had my fair share of experiences with the strange quirks of women, and I know that at times like these, the best advice to follow is this: sometimes you just have to pick your battles.
This was one of those times.
"Absolutely," I said, and she scowled. "You're such an American," she said accusingly.
Damn, that one hurt. I tried to think of a comeback to use against someone from the heart of the midwest, with blonde hair, green eyes, and who had two unused napkins sitting on her tray, ready to be thrown away. Strangely, nothing came to mind....
I was in a compromising mood, however, so I offered her this:
"Tell you what... I'll throw two packets away, and return one to the counter."
No deal. She wasn't buying it. After a few more exchanges, it was time to go back to work.
I felt her eyes on me as I approached the trash can. I picked one packet up, made sure she could see it, then dropped the rest of the packets into the trash can.
To make a long story short, I don't think she'll have much to say to me for a little while... but I think the friendship will survive. I returned the one packet to the counter (mostly out of curiosity to see what the people behind it would do), and got some strange looks. I'm convinced that as soon as I turned my back, they dug it out of the bucket and threw it away anyway.
I've always thrown extra packets away. But I know some people keep them, take them home, frame them, or whatever else makes them feel like they didn't waste it. (See: Ketchup Packet Museum)
Maybe I'm in the minority here. Am I the villain? What do you do with your unused ketchup packets? Yes, this is important stuff. |
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By: Xanthus (Sep 10 2005, 09:27:21 am) |
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Hey there local music lovers,
This is your day! Starting soon, I will be showcasing a new local band every two weeks. This means interviews, Mp3's and general news about theid album releases, concerts, or just general information. Stay Tuned.
Coming up:
Harrisburg Mellow Rock band
"One Week Strong" |
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| Looking for news & blog writers | |
By: Skywalker (Sep 02 2005, 12:40:56 am) |
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| Ship Underground is looking for students to write for the news/blogs section. You can write a blog about news, events, complaints, sports, classes.... anything Ship-related. Contact Ship Underground if you're interested, and we'll give you all the details... |
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