Big Greek and Football Schools: The Only Real College Experience

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Anonymous wrote:I think adults over the age of 25 that still think about college are pathetic no matter where they went.

So then, every poster on this forum?

Certainly the ones who open multiple threads about Greek life.

How about the ones who start and participate in multiple threads about SLACs?

Deflection.

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Anonymous wrote:Part of the problem, I think, is that many DCUM posters/mothers are so far removed from college -- they're typically in their 50s and not much younger -- that they can't remember what it's like to be young.

Sure, I wanted my kids to go to a reputable school and study. But I always wanted them to be happy, social, and to have a blast. When I read posts like "I love the quiet winter days of my remote SLAC" I'm like "what?? are you my grandmother??"

We're talking about kids, man! They have their whole lives ahead of them to be so damned serious. You people have lost your minds.

And all kids want exactly the same things all the time and conveniently, those are the things you think they all want.

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One thing that the naysayers are leaving out is that you don't have to actually go to the game on game day to experience the electricity on campus on those days. I know, I know . . . it's not quite as electric as a drag show on campus as a liberal arts college, but still. lol

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Anonymous wrote:Part of the problem, I think, is that many DCUM posters/mothers are so far removed from college -- they're typically in their 50s and not much younger -- that they can't remember what it's like to be young.

Sure, I wanted my kids to go to a reputable school and study. But I always wanted them to be happy, social, and to have a blast. When I read posts like "I love the quiet winter days of my remote SLAC" I'm like "what?? are you my grandmother??"

We're talking about kids, man! They have their whole lives ahead of them to be so damned serious. You people have lost your minds.

Is it really not okay that not everyone wants the same thing? Does that offend you somehow?

Frats are really falling every year. Plenty of data saying kids dont want that anymore. And even at "football" schools most undergrads never go to a game.

But let's take ND as an exception. They do attend the games. I toured ND with one of my kids and the guide said he wasn't interested in study abroad bcs he didn't want to miss those 7 home games. And he couldn't do it spring semester in case of a bowl game.

I think that's a valid choice, and my kid didn't roll his eyes. But we didn't think that's the only "right" way to do college.

Can we stop talking about Notre Dame please? I know a lot more about it than you might think. For one thing, nearly 90 percent of the undergraduates study abroad, so you had yourself an outlier.

And how the hell do you know that "most" undergrads at big football schools "never" go to a game. Show your work.

Why stop talking about ND?

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Anonymous wrote:Part of the problem, I think, is that many DCUM posters/mothers are so far removed from college -- they're typically in their 50s and not much younger -- that they can't remember what it's like to be young.

Sure, I wanted my kids to go to a reputable school and study. But I always wanted them to be happy, social, and to have a blast. When I read posts like "I love the quiet winter days of my remote SLAC" I'm like "what?? are you my grandmother??"

We're talking about kids, man! They have their whole lives ahead of them to be so damned serious. You people have lost your minds.

Is it really not okay that not everyone wants the same thing? Does that offend you somehow?

Frats are really falling every year. Plenty of data saying kids dont want that anymore. And even at "football" schools most undergrads never go to a game.

But let's take ND as an exception. They do attend the games. I toured ND with one of my kids and the guide said he wasn't interested in study abroad bcs he didn't want to miss those 7 home games. And he couldn't do it spring semester in case of a bowl game.

I think that's a valid choice, and my kid didn't roll his eyes. But we didn't think that's the only "right" way to do college.

Can we stop talking about Notre Dame please? I know a lot more about it than you might think. For one thing, nearly 90 percent of the undergraduates study abroad, so you had yourself an outlier.

And how the hell do you know that "most" undergrads at big football schools "never" go to a game. Show your work.

NP that's because ND counts week-long programs in those stats. Not semester or year-length

I know a lot about ND, believe me. A very large percentage of its students study abroad for a semester or year. They don't all go to the football games either, btw. For one thing, tickets aren't free for them.

How do you know so much? Oh, please tell us!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Part of the problem, I think, is that many DCUM posters/mothers are so far removed from college -- they're typically in their 50s and not much younger -- that they can't remember what it's like to be young.

Sure, I wanted my kids to go to a reputable school and study. But I always wanted them to be happy, social, and to have a blast. When I read posts like "I love the quiet winter days of my remote SLAC" I'm like "what?? are you my grandmother??"

We're talking about kids, man! They have their whole lives ahead of them to be so damned serious. You people have lost your minds.

And all kids want exactly the same things all the time and conveniently, those are the things you think they all want.

Stop thinking as a grandma. Seriously, how old are you?

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Anonymous wrote:How many times are going to post stuff like this? Please touch grass and heal.

Yeah, I don’t understand the purpose of these posts. Does OP just want everyone to jump on and agree? How many more posts at this topic are necessary? There’s just no value added.

Because OPs kid goes to a state university that accepts everyone and is trying to feel better about themselves.

LOL. Not only is this not true, I'm not the one being defensive. Which says a lot.

No one is being defensive but it's the only logical reason for why your post reeks of being a pick me.

Just stop. Everybody wants to be the cute and fun well rounded kid taking a break from their academics to pack the stadium with their school mates and cheer on the football team.

Nope. I’m the PP who went to Michigan and never attended a game. I regret nothing.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree with OP! Looks like so much fun. Husband and I went to very academic schools for college/grad school. I was at columbia for the 4 years they never won a football game. When we watch these big national football game experiences, my husband and I both agree that big football schools have their own kind upside and wish we had that opportunity when we were young!

It’s a joy that extends past your college years, too.

People that attended big sports schools remain connected by attending games, watching games on tv, and banter at work with fans of their school & rival schools.

For example, if you went to a Big 10 school, your life in Chicago offices will likely be enriched at work work by kidding grads of other Big 10 schools, at at bars that are focused on your alma mater.

It’s so embarrassing to be fixated on your school for the rest of your life. Move on!

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My kids were in private schools in NY and Friday Night Lights it aint. There were parties, no doubt, but they didn't involve a sports events. They all went to T10 schools and had lots of fun. I bet they've been to 2 college football games ever btw the three of them in their college years. One went to Yale and he said the Harvard-Yale game was the first non-pro football game almost all his friends had ever been to.

I think it's easy to conflate your own experience with what people want. But that's almost never the case.

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Anonymous wrote:I had a great time at a NESCAC school that had a lame football team and coed “social houses” instead of frats/sororities. I wouldn’t have traded it for a Michigan/Acc/SEC experience at all.

+100. I went to a NESCAC school with a pretty good football team. The tailgates/homecoming were fun. More enjoyable to me than sitting in a big stadium filled with thousands of strangers and not knowing anyone on the field.

High school should end at high school.

The OP is clearly still in high school.

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Anonymous wrote:Why is it somehow so crazy to imagine that all people might benefit from having some fun, at regular intervals, throughout their lives? This idea that scoring high on the SAT means you need to be chained to a wheel of misery from the age of 17, or 34, or whatever, just … why? Why not enjoy your life at each stage?

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And a lot of these posters seem to feel that you can't have a high SAT score/GPA AND ALSO enjoy a full social life. No doubt they're the same people who insist attractive women couldn't possibly ALSO be highly intelligent. Same old story from the same old people.

Sure. But what does being young and cute have to do with football? I could catch a dick anywhere, not just at the stadium.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree with OP! Looks like so much fun. Husband and I went to very academic schools for college/grad school. I was at columbia for the 4 years they never won a football game. When we watch these big national football game experiences, my husband and I both agree that big football schools have their own kind upside and wish we had that opportunity when we were young!

It’s a joy that extends past your college years, too.

People that attended big sports schools remain connected by attending games, watching games on tv, and banter at work with fans of their school & rival schools.

For example, if you went to a Big 10 school, your life in Chicago offices will likely be enriched at work work by kidding grads of other Big 10 schools, at at bars that are focused on your alma mater.

It’s so embarrassing to be fixated on your school for the rest of your life. Move on!

Tell that to the Ivy grads who get off on conducting alumni admissions interviews 30 years after they've graduated . . .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Part of the problem, I think, is that many DCUM posters/mothers are so far removed from college -- they're typically in their 50s and not much younger -- that they can't remember what it's like to be young.

Sure, I wanted my kids to go to a reputable school and study. But I always wanted them to be happy, social, and to have a blast. When I read posts like "I love the quiet winter days of my remote SLAC" I'm like "what?? are you my grandmother??"

We're talking about kids, man! They have their whole lives ahead of them to be so damned serious. You people have lost your minds.

And all kids want exactly the same things all the time and conveniently, those are the things you think they all want.

Stop thinking as a grandma. Seriously, how old are you?

You mean your thinking isn’t as flexible as a grandma? Your brain is so calcified that you can only hold one idea of fun at a time?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with OP! Looks like so much fun. Husband and I went to very academic schools for college/grad school. I was at columbia for the 4 years they never won a football game. When we watch these big national football game experiences, my husband and I both agree that big football schools have their own kind upside and wish we had that opportunity when we were young!

It’s a joy that extends past your college years, too.

People that attended big sports schools remain connected by attending games, watching games on tv, and banter at work with fans of their school & rival schools.

For example, if you went to a Big 10 school, your life in Chicago offices will likely be enriched at work work by kidding grads of other Big 10 schools, at at bars that are focused on your alma mater.

It’s so embarrassing to be fixated on your school for the rest of your life. Move on!

Tell that to the Ivy grads who get off on conducting alumni admissions interviews 30 years after they've graduated . . .

again, most alumni never do even a single one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with OP! Looks like so much fun. Husband and I went to very academic schools for college/grad school. I was at columbia for the 4 years they never won a football game. When we watch these big national football game experiences, my husband and I both agree that big football schools have their own kind upside and wish we had that opportunity when we were young!

It’s a joy that extends past your college years, too.

People that attended big sports schools remain connected by attending games, watching games on tv, and banter at work with fans of their school & rival schools.

For example, if you went to a Big 10 school, your life in Chicago offices will likely be enriched at work work by kidding grads of other Big 10 schools, at at bars that are focused on your alma mater.

It’s so embarrassing to be fixated on your school for the rest of your life. Move on!

Tell that to the Ivy grads who get off on conducting alumni admissions interviews 30 years after they've graduated . . .

So you are just like them.