Big Greek and Football Schools: The Only Real College Experience

[Anonymous]

I went to UF and was in a sorority.

It was indeed the best time of my life.

A close second was the first 10 years or so of my first job, and all that happened in that time, including marriage, my work friends, travel, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to UF and was in a sorority.

It was indeed the best time of my life.

A close second was the first 10 years or so of my first job, and all that happened in that time, including marriage, my work friends, travel, etc.

Distant second. Then all downhill from there

[Anonymous]

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?

[Anonymous]

The vibe at NESCACs is so subdued, everything seems muted, like a black & white painting. In the winter they’re so depressing.

[Anonymous]

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?

Why is it so crazy to imagine that “fun” is different for different people? For some people, the big college experience is fun. For others, the SLAC experience is fun. To each, their own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The vibe at NESCACs is so subdued, everything seems muted, like a black & white painting. In the winter they’re so depressing.

Oh, I loved winter the most. So quiet and peaceful. I went to big football games at my sibling’s school but loved living and working on a smaller campus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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?

Why is it so crazy to imagine that “fun” is different for different people? For some people, the big college experience is fun. For others, the SLAC experience is fun. To each, their own.

Let’s be honest: the majority of students who find themselves at small liberal art colleges selected them because at 17 they lacked the confidence to see themselves thriving at big schools. And in retrospect many regret it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The vibe at NESCACs is so subdued, everything seems muted, like a black & white painting. In the winter they’re so depressing.

Oh, I loved winter the most. So quiet and peaceful. I went to big football games at my sibling’s school but loved living and working on a smaller campus.

“Quiet and peaceful” is for old people. Not college students.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Can we all agree to this? I mean, so much fun, so much variety, and more often than not plenty of smart kids and top academic opportunities?

Who wouldn't want to be a smart, good looking and outgoing Greek guy or girl at an SEC, Big Ten or ACC school? What a time and place to be young.

lol nice joke. College is not about sports. A top school that also has some sports, sure(Stanford, Duke, Notre Dame), but picking predominantly for sports and greek is a waste of funds.

Exactly. Will add that ND also offers residential life that is more inclusive, more organic, and less expensive than Greek life in SEC schools. And probably more fun. Plus, ND will beat plenty of SEC teams with Freeman at the helm.

[Anonymous]

OP, you are a hoot. You are one of the less curious individuals I’ve seen on this board, but but you are for sure a hoot. Enjoy your life.

[Anonymous]

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

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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?

Why is it so crazy to imagine that “fun” is different for different people? For some people, the big college experience is fun. For others, the SLAC experience is fun. To each, their own.

Let’s be honest: the majority of students who find themselves at small liberal art colleges selected them because at 17 they lacked the confidence to see themselves thriving at big schools. And in retrospect many regret it.

Is this based on your personal knowledge? How do you know that the kids who chose LACs lacked confidence?? Maybe they were offered great financial aid. Maybe they were able to play their sport there or maybe they picked it because mom or dad went there. Maybe they liked the location. I picked my LAC so many years ago because I had a chronic health condition and went through some major medical things during those years, including surgery. I thrived in the close-knit community and appreciate college’s efforts to accommodate my needs. And I graduated on schedule- didn’t need time off. Maybe if my health hadn’t been an issue at age 17, I would have chosen differently. You just don’t know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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?

Why is it so crazy to imagine that “fun” is different for different people? For some people, the big college experience is fun. For others, the SLAC experience is fun. To each, their own.

Let’s be honest: the majority of students who find themselves at small liberal art colleges selected them because at 17 they lacked the confidence to see themselves thriving at big schools. And in retrospect many regret it.

You have such a small mentality. The most confident kid I know ( not mine) picked a LAC in the NE. He's a theatre kid and is better looking than majority of the kids that I've seen. He's thriving in college and having a blast with his friends in Boston. Never cared for football or frats, and no, he's not gay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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?

Why is it so crazy to imagine that “fun” is different for different people? For some people, the big college experience is fun. For others, the SLAC experience is fun. To each, their own.

Let’s be honest: the majority of students who find themselves at small liberal art colleges selected them because at 17 they lacked the confidence to see themselves thriving at big schools. And in retrospect many regret it.

You really should take a break. You’re actually convincing people that big school boosters are myopic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The vibe at NESCACs is so subdued, everything seems muted, like a black & white painting. In the winter they’re so depressing.

Oh, I loved winter the most. So quiet and peaceful. I went to big football games at my sibling’s school but loved living and working on a smaller campus.

“Quiet and peaceful” is for old people. Not college students.

Not all college students. You’ve got blinders on.