What I learned from the returning freshman this week

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A lot of kids would love to be at the colleges mentioned on this post, but aren’t because they didn’t get in, despite giving it their all, or their family’s financial circumstances wouldn’t allow. It’s ok and understandable to go through an adjustment period, but I’m taken aback by the negativity regarding so many of the colleges mentioned. Be grateful and make the most of the great opportunities you have at these schools!

Aren't what because they didn't get in? This doesn't make sense.

[Anonymous]

We absolutely judge you for obviously non stop eavesdropping on your adult kid and his/her friends' private conversations and reporting back on them here, clearly through your own filter.

You sound unhinged and ill.

[Anonymous]

I talk to my kid once a week and hung out with him over Thanksgiving, but I cannot begin to summarize even his own experience like this, let alone his friends.

I wonder if this is chatgpt generated?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I talk to my kid once a week and hung out with him over Thanksgiving, but I cannot begin to summarize even his own experience like this, let alone his friends.

I wonder if this is chatgpt generated?

OP - oh lord. Its definitely not AI - all me.

I hung out with my kid (and friends) many times all week.....it was great. The girls and guys were very open about the good and bad. Think many (most?) of them miss their high school bubble.

Clearly, I missed the mark here with this summar. I thought it was fascinating. Guess, I was wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Okay. Case Western: has made some really great friends, hates Cleveland, he found a spot behind the library to go to cry in private, has gone to the orchestra seven times, has only left campus three times, really gets along well with his roommate (he's jewish and liberal and was worried, but they sat watching the election results and cried together), is getting a C in chemistry and the professor screams at people if they go to office hours, the frats are either known for being losers or roofie-ing people so doesn't want to join, was waitlisted at NorthWestern senior year so thinking of trying to transfer there, the food in the dining halls is TERRIBLE, all the girls seem like they're at college to find a boyfriend to turn into a husband and move way too fast.

Your son cried on Election Day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Okay. Case Western: has made some really great friends, hates Cleveland, he found a spot behind the library to go to cry in private, has gone to the orchestra seven times, has only left campus three times, really gets along well with his roommate (he's jewish and liberal and was worried, but they sat watching the election results and cried together), is getting a C in chemistry and the professor screams at people if they go to office hours, the frats are either known for being losers or roofie-ing people so doesn't want to join, was waitlisted at NorthWestern senior year so thinking of trying to transfer there, the food in the dining halls is TERRIBLE, all the girls seem like they're at college to find a boyfriend to turn into a husband and move way too fast.

Your son cried on Election Day?

This one seems like AI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I will never understand non-DMV people posting here.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I talk to my kid once a week and hung out with him over Thanksgiving, but I cannot begin to summarize even his own experience like this, let alone his friends.

I wonder if this is chatgpt generated?

OP - oh lord. Its definitely not AI - all me.

I hung out with my kid (and friends) many times all week.....it was great. The girls and guys were very open about the good and bad. Think many (most?) of them miss their high school bubble.

Clearly, I missed the mark here with this summar. I thought it was fascinating. Guess, I was wrong.

It's anecdotal but still interesting.

A few years ago a New Yorker writer wrote that UMC people obsess about college admissions like Jane Austen obsessed about suitable economically-favorable marriage matchmaking. I found that quite apropos. Both obsessions are motivated by status and economic worries.

It's gossipy but there are some obvious incentives for understanding conditions on the ground.

I also like to ask people about their experiences. Why is college sacred vs. a vacation experience? It sure costs more.

[Anonymous]

So you hosted a kegger at your house over Thanksgiving break and was able to interview over TWENTY different kids? And you managed to keep track of specific details for each school. 😂🥰

Troll on, sister! Effort: A+

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Okay. Case Western: has made some really great friends, hates Cleveland, he found a spot behind the library to go to cry in private, has gone to the orchestra seven times, has only left campus three times, really gets along well with his roommate (he's jewish and liberal and was worried, but they sat watching the election results and cried together), is getting a C in chemistry and the professor screams at people if they go to office hours, the frats are either known for being losers or roofie-ing people so doesn't want to join, was waitlisted at NorthWestern senior year so thinking of trying to transfer there, the food in the dining halls is TERRIBLE, all the girls seem like they're at college to find a boyfriend to turn into a husband and move way too fast.

Your son cried on Election Day?

And, it seems, regularly behind the library. I think the poster is being a bit dramatic to make a point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So you hosted a kegger at your house over Thanksgiving break and was able to interview over TWENTY different kids? And you managed to keep track of specific details for each school. 😂🥰

Troll on, sister! Effort: A+

A kegger? How old are you? Lol. Get out of your house sometime, maybe? What a weirdo.

I didn't interview anyone. Seriously people like you suck.

Im not responding to this anymore and will ask Jeff to remove this post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I talk to my kid once a week and hung out with him over Thanksgiving, but I cannot begin to summarize even his own experience like this, let alone his friends.

I wonder if this is chatgpt generated?

OP - oh lord. Its definitely not AI - all me.

I hung out with my kid (and friends) many times all week.....it was great. The girls and guys were very open about the good and bad. Think many (most?) of them miss their high school bubble.

Clearly, I missed the mark here with this summar. I thought it was fascinating. Guess, I was wrong.

It's anecdotal but still interesting.

A few years ago a New Yorker writer wrote that UMC people obsess about college admissions like Jane Austen obsessed about suitable economically-favorable marriage matchmaking. I found that quite apropos. Both obsessions are motivated by status and economic worries.

It's gossipy but there are some obvious incentives for understanding conditions on the ground.

I also like to ask people about their experiences. Why is college sacred vs. a vacation experience? It sure costs more.

this is really interesting. would love to see that article if you have a link?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Okay. Case Western: has made some really great friends, hates Cleveland, he found a spot behind the library to go to cry in private, has gone to the orchestra seven times, has only left campus three times, really gets along well with his roommate (he's jewish and liberal and was worried, but they sat watching the election results and cried together), is getting a C in chemistry and the professor screams at people if they go to office hours, the frats are either known for being losers or roofie-ing people so doesn't want to join, was waitlisted at NorthWestern senior year so thinking of trying to transfer there, the food in the dining halls is TERRIBLE, all the girls seem like they're at college to find a boyfriend to turn into a husband and move way too fast.

How embarrassing. What a mangina.

Also, that this kid reported that "the food in the dining halls is TERRIBLE"! Oh the horror!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They were all here.....
it wasn't that hard. I thought I'd share bc I thought it was interesting. Maybe its bc I know these kids?

Good thing I didn't post the rest!!!
I'll see about deleting this if you all really think its irrelevant.

OP. I’m sorry, but what you’ve posted is odd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Okay. Case Western: has made some really great friends, hates Cleveland, he found a spot behind the library to go to cry in private, has gone to the orchestra seven times, has only left campus three times, really gets along well with his roommate (he's jewish and liberal and was worried, but they sat watching the election results and cried together), is getting a C in chemistry and the professor screams at people if they go to office hours, the frats are either known for being losers or roofie-ing people so doesn't want to join, was waitlisted at NorthWestern senior year so thinking of trying to transfer there, the food in the dining halls is TERRIBLE, all the girls seem like they're at college to find a boyfriend to turn into a husband and move way too fast.

My son is a senior and loves Cleveland- he goes to sporting events, concerts, loves the art museum. Fribley is the good dining hall.