I had to laugh...

scannergeek · 01-14-05, 09:08 AM

I read the Poly Post "People's Voice" section about partying, and I had to laugh at this clown:

“You can always retake the class but you can’t relive the party.”

Justin Cosenza
Psychology
Seventh-Year

I fully expect to see that guy still bagging groceries when he's 40. He may even have a child support payment or two to make a month.

If you think I'm being harsh, let me say that I have seen this happen time and time again to family, roomates, and friends.
My sister is 32, has no college degree, and a kid without a father. She still works in a dumpy "gentlemen's club" in Anaheim (at least she doesn't dance). She has no goals for the future...no career goals, no savings, much less retirement planning. The ONLY thing that is keeping her off the streets is that my parents are giving her an INCREDIBLE rent deal on our other house.

I'm not saying don't party, but work hard. Otherwise, you'll get bitten in the ass HARD some time down the road.

Postergirl7 · 01-14-05, 11:02 AM

I know I giggled with delight when I read that. I mean, I feel pity towards the guy because it's pathetic.... but at the same time I giggle with pure delight by the fact that he was stupid enough to say that.

Talon · 01-14-05, 12:36 PM

Seven years is way too long.

I can't believe it. Anyways, I guess this shows to prove that work comes before play. At this rate it seems like he will never get out of college.

**PandaMoOo** · 01-14-05, 01:29 PM

Psycology major? 7 years? Hard to do much with that except if you get a higher education in it. I know many people who are in college purely because society expects them to be, and wouldn't otherwise be. Or they go to college because it's easier then getting a job, and it's fun to be social. I don't know who this guy is... but it's often a moderate waste of resources for these kind of people.

College is not for everybody... but then again, some people aren't very good at living either. I'm sure everyone know's someone's like scannergeek's sister. My uncle is a lost soul like that. Eh... it's all too bad, not much can be done about it that radically helps I think.

Perhaps we can blame TV?

socio13 · 01-14-05, 01:31 PM

At that time I might have a double major, or working for my PhD. Don't judge people just because someone does not have a college degree. I happen to know a friend who barely finished high school, and currently she is working as a financial manager at a auto dealership.

david90 · 01-14-05, 11:33 PM

college students who put partying over studies are dumb. Where is the logic in paying over $1000 a quarter just so u can party.

JPWRana · 01-15-05, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by scannergeek

If you think I'm being harsh, let me say that I have seen this happen time and time again to family, roomates, and friends.
My sister is 32, has no college degree, and a kid without a father. She still works in a dumpy "gentlemen's club" in Anaheim (at least she doesn't dance). She has no goals for the future...no career goals, no savings, much less retirement planning. The ONLY thing that is keeping her off the streets is that my parents are giving her an INCREDIBLE rent deal on our other house.

I'm not saying don't party, but work hard. Otherwise, you'll get bitten in the ass HARD some time down the road.

Wow!!! the OTHER HOUSE?!?! and you live in Fullerton? you guys must be rich!! to have 2 HOUSES... not that many ppl can have 1 HOUSE... let alone 2. I bet you guys live up on the hills huh

For me its: You work hard, you play hard!

JPWRana · 01-15-05, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Talon

Seven years is way too long.

I can't believe it. Anyways, I guess this shows to prove that work comes before play. At this rate it seems like he will never get out of college.

I KNOW PLENTY OF PPL that are taking them 7 years to graduate... they are HARD WORKERS... and they have 2 work to help out their family. It's usually the minorities that have to go thru that cuz the white ppl already have it good/made. The only reason a white person would take them 7 years is exactly cuz of what that guys said: parties, frats, etc.

JPWRana · 01-15-05, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by socio13

At that time I might have a double major, or working for my PhD. Don't judge people just because someone does not have a college degree. I happen to know a friend who barely finished high school, and currently she is working as a financial manager at a auto dealership.

YEAH! DON'T JUDGE SOMEONE BY THEIR INTELIGENCE! Some ppl want 2 graduate in something so bad, no matter HOW DUMB THEY ARE!!! (no sarcasm)

Some guy in my class is the plant manager for a nuclear generating station over at the catalina islands... he's working for his MFE degree... it'll take him like 8 years (mostly cuz of work). HE DIDN'T go to college right after high school, but he's making ALOT MORE than what we'll ever make in a year...

HOW MUCH does he make? let's just say that when he goes 2 class, he takes a helicopter.

JPWRana · 01-15-05, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david90

college students who put partying over studies are dumb. Where is the logic in paying over $1000 a quarter just so u can party.

I put parties over studying!!! In high school i was a geek loner... it sucked!!! now that i know im not ugly, and that i am funny, and SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE, i love partying!!! oh, btw, i'll make it in 4 years in case anyone asks me what about school.

I have been a bookworm since 8th grade... by now (4th yr of college) i am tired of it and i just wanna get my degree, start working, and partying!! No more studying, and all-nighters will have a new meaning.

Postergirl7 · 01-15-05, 08:29 PM

my b.a. has taken me 6 years and I haven't partied......... I'm white and I'm not that privileged........ I just started out at a community college and got screwed over when it came to adding classes.....

JPWRana · 01-15-05, 08:31 PM

i hear ya postergirl.... MANY TIMES have i had to REORGANIZE my classes cuz i couldn't add in

scannergeek · 01-16-05, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPWRana

I KNOW PLENTY OF PPL that are taking them 7 years to graduate... they are HARD WORKERS... and they have 2 work to help out their family. It's usually the minorities that have to go thru that cuz the white ppl already have it good/made. The only reason a white person would take them 7 years is exactly cuz of what that guys said: parties, frats, etc.

That's gotta be the most ignorant post I've seen on here

swagner · 01-16-05, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPWRana

I KNOW PLENTY OF PPL that are taking them 7 years to graduate... they are HARD WORKERS... and they have 2 work to help out their family. It's usually the minorities that have to go thru that cuz the white ppl already have it good/made. The only reason a white person would take them 7 years is exactly cuz of what that guys said: parties, frats, etc.

I can only hope that you are kidding. White people are heavily discriminated against in employment and university admissions. When I applied to law school, it made me sick that others with lesser qualifications could be offered admission simply because of their skin color. Get off your high horse.

**zoedragon** · 01-17-05, 08:47 AM

I find that, broadly speaking, those college students who put partying over passing classes are those who don't give a crap about the expenses involved. If they can stay in college as long as they want because their parents are bankrolling it, why should they put any priority on graduating and launching themselves into the working world? Those who do worry about the expenses are fully aware of how much money is needed to stay an extra year or two. They don't dawdle. And it has nothing to do with race.

Postergirl7 · 01-17-05, 11:37 AM

Here Here!

JPWRana · 01-17-05, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoedragon

I find that, broadly speaking, those college students who put partying over passing classes are those who don't give a crap about the expenses involved. If they can stay in college as long as they want because their parents are bankrolling it, why should they put any priority on graduating and launching themselves into the working world? Those who do worry about the expenses are fully aware of how much money is needed to stay an extra year or two. They don't dawdle. And it has nothing to do with race.

my folks pay for about 20% of my academic bills... i wanna get out of here ASAP... but i'd NEVER miss a party.... btw, i avg. atleast 15 units since i began 4 yrs ago... NO SUMMER OFF.

**zoedragon** · 01-18-05, 08:34 AM

That's quite commendable. You know how to balance your study as well as your play. I'm talking about the morons who play INSTEAD of study. They don't care about passing or failing because they don't have to worry about the money.

JPWRana · 01-18-05, 12:03 PM

i am one of those morons that plays b4 studying... hehe... i wai until the last minute 2 study.

01-14-05, 09:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
scannergeek Active Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Fullerton Posts: 109	I had to laugh... I read the Poly Post "People's Voice" section about partying, and I had to laugh at this clown: “You can always retake the class but you can’t relive the party.” Justin Cosenza Psychology Seventh-Year I fully expect to see that guy still bagging groceries when he's 40. He may even have a child support payment or two to make a month. If you think I'm being harsh, let me say that I have seen this happen time and time again to family, roomates, and friends. My sister is 32, has no college degree, and a kid without a father. She still works in a dumpy "gentlemen's club" in Anaheim (at least she doesn't dance). She has no goals for the future...no career goals, no savings, much less retirement planning. The ONLY thing that is keeping her off the streets is that my parents are giving her an INCREDIBLE rent deal on our other house. I'm not saying don't party, but work hard. Otherwise, you'll get bitten in the ass HARD some time down the road.

01-14-05, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Postergirl7 Newcomer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Glendora Posts: 41	I know I giggled with delight when I read that. I mean, I feel pity towards the guy because it's pathetic.... but at the same time I giggle with pure delight by the fact that he was stupid enough to say that. __________________ Looking for the Goodies....

01-14-05, 01:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
PandaMoOo GCP.com Admin Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 401	Psycology major? 7 years? Hard to do much with that except if you get a higher education in it. I know many people who are in college purely because society expects them to be, and wouldn't otherwise be. Or they go to college because it's easier then getting a job, and it's fun to be social. I don't know who this guy is... but it's often a moderate waste of resources for these kind of people. College is not for everybody... but then again, some people aren't very good at living either. I'm sure everyone know's someone's like scannergeek's sister. My uncle is a lost soul like that. Eh... it's all too bad, not much can be done about it that radically helps I think. Perhaps we can blame TV? __________________ -PandaMoOo- www.GradeCalPoly.com

01-14-05, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
socio13 Active Member Joined: Dec 2003 Location: 91762 Posts: 128	At that time I might have a double major, or working for my PhD. Don't judge people just because someone does not have a college degree. I happen to know a friend who barely finished high school, and currently she is working as a financial manager at a auto dealership. __________________ Failure is not an option - it is a privilege reserved for those who do not try hard enough.

01-15-05, 08:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Postergirl7 Newcomer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Glendora Posts: 41	my b.a. has taken me 6 years and I haven't partied......... I'm white and I'm not that privileged........ I just started out at a community college and got screwed over when it came to adding classes..... __________________ Looking for the Goodies....

01-14-05, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Talon Enthusiast Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 184	Seven years is way too long. I can't believe it. Anyways, I guess this shows to prove that work comes before play. At this rate it seems like he will never get out of college.

01-14-05, 11:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
david90 Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 152	college students who put partying over studies are dumb. Where is the logic in paying over $1000 a quarter just so u can party.

01-15-05, 08:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
JPWRana Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: where the 605 and 10 fwy's cross Posts: 883	i hear ya postergirl.... MANY TIMES have i had to REORGANIZE my classes cuz i couldn't add in

01-17-05, 08:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
zoedragon Fire-breather Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 668	I find that, broadly speaking, those college students who put partying over passing classes are those who don't give a crap about the expenses involved. If they can stay in college as long as they want because their parents are bankrolling it, why should they put any priority on graduating and launching themselves into the working world? Those who do worry about the expenses are fully aware of how much money is needed to stay an extra year or two. They don't dawdle. And it has nothing to do with race. __________________ - Affordable website design found here -

01-17-05, 11:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
Postergirl7 Newcomer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Glendora Posts: 41	Here Here! __________________ Looking for the Goodies....

01-18-05, 08:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
zoedragon Fire-breather Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 668	That's quite commendable. You know how to balance your study as well as your play. I'm talking about the morons who play INSTEAD of study. They don't care about passing or failing because they don't have to worry about the money. __________________ - Affordable website design found here -

01-18-05, 12:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
JPWRana Guru Joined: Oct 2003 Location: where the 605 and 10 fwy's cross Posts: 883	i am one of those morons that plays b4 studying... hehe... i wai until the last minute 2 study.

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