Originally Posted by sararose
Wow, I never knew that.
I don't think you did the stereotype any better there! I thought frats and sororities were social organizations based on bringing specific groups of students together who share a common interest or academic level, etc., who are supposed to do things to better the school/community. I had a few girl friends in some sororities and, aside from the boozing, they did a lot of social and community work around campus.
Yea the sororities are. But don't let the frats fool you, they dread waking up on a saturday morning to build a house, nationals makes you do volunteer stuff. I'd say on average its 50/50 on what guys are there to party and what guys are there to just be social and still responsible lol. I'm not gonna lie, most guys in college are pretty self centered. The stereotype is a stereotype because its partly true, just like any stereotype out there. Regardless of how good or bad you think greek life is, it serves a purpose for hookups after graduation.
Yes, but don't you think it's a little more honorable getting a position because of what you have learned and used to make yourself and ideal candidate; because of your knowledge, your skill, and your work ethic? Yes, my foot in the door was my professor, but he noticed me because I busted my butt in class and tried to learn every aspect of my field, and worked extremely hard at everything I did.
I'm not questioning your work ethic or how much you know about law, don't get me wrong. I'm just going on the implication you made when you said you got hired NOT because of the things you know or do, but just because of your connection.
Ofcourse it is, but you are getting the job either way you want to look at on what method. Being personable is a sellable skill as well for a job. You are only going to keep that job if you work your butt off. And at 19 i have no way of getting noticed for my works in law because you don't take law classes or get hired as an intern until actually in law school. I'm more of a runner or handy man for the man but he takes time out of his day to teach me stuff or help on things and get experience, its just him being nice since he knows its what i want to do.
I didn't say anything about party schools not being "smart". I didn't pick my college because it wasn't known as a party school. I think the few of us who have made the comments we have, have made them because the OP made it sound like he cares nothing for academics his first two years of college, and we simply don't agree on that sentiment.
This is true, and in all honesty if he can only get into those schools academics must not be taken too seriously. I wanted to go to Georgia and couldn't get in because i ****ED around in highschool and regret it. Now i've learned my lesson and have pulled a 180 and try harder.
I'm saying i'm a business major and most professors can't do much to help me there. They do not hold high ranking managerial positions in corporations.
I see where you're coming from, but I wouldn't necessarily agree. I think I have much more freedom and opportunity to "let loose" now that I'm older and am responsible for myself, then I did when I was 17-18 years old.
And if his parents are paying for his tuition, I don't know many parents who pay $30K+ year and are o.k. with their kid going to school to party and not care so much about their academics.
lol none of these schools in state will cost a quarter of that, but i get ur point.
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