Anonymous wrote:Do you seriously think that the outstanding kids who bust their butts in HS to get admitted to selective colleges are the types of people who will do nothing on campus besides party most nights a week like OP did? I suppose some of these people did those things just to pad their college applications, but most actually enjoy those things and continue to do them.

I'd be disappointed in DC if they were just a boring couch potato like OP, especially if they were partying several times a week. And who does boring exercise classes when in college?! Go hiking, go skiing, join a pick up game of basketball or ultimate frisbee, or join an intramural team with your fellow students.

Whoa. Firstly, you DO know that a lot of gym credits can be exercise classes, right? Secondly, who are you to decide that an exercise class is boring but a game of basketball is fun? Are you really so narrow-minded that you can't conceive of different people enjoying different things? Thirdly, what's the difference between taking a yoga class with "your fellow students" and joining an intramural team? Fourthly, not everyone wants to physically compete.

Such a weird thing to be judgey about. I did club soccer and a theater club and this will blow your mind but....they were fun...

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't attend a state school, but I imagine this is the norm at those schools based on everyone from my high school who went to these not selective schools. People like that don't contribute to making the campus a vibrant and stimulating place, which results in a boring campus full of heavy drinkers.

UVA isn’t exactly “not selective”.

oh stop. there is no reason to bring up UVA, no one else has and clearly that was not who the PP was referring to. You're just looking to start a debate. Bored today?

Anonymous wrote:For some people clubs are a more enjoyable way to socialize than "partying".

Let me know if there are any other life mysteries I can clear up for you.

+1 I'm glad you were not in a club, but others love them and in college, they can be very good for the resume, just like HS clubs are good for college applications. I was personally not in any clubs other than a sorority but I also graduated woefully underprepared to find a job and I regret that.

My DD is not super active in clubs, but she was in a time consuming one last year and when she interviewed for internships, her interviewers were very interested in that club and she believes it helped her get her internship this past summer.

My DS is in an athletic club as well as the student orchestra and a greek house, and he has been able to show leadership on his resume, that again further told his story and bulked up his resume. He also got an awesome internship this past summer.

In this day and age, employers want to see some sort of school involvement. Also, some clubs are highly desired such as investment clubs that business school attendees do and those influence employment outcomes as well.

Do you seriously think that the outstanding kids who bust their butts in HS to get admitted to selective colleges are the types of people who will do nothing on campus besides party most nights a week like OP did? I suppose some of these people did those things just to pad their college applications, but most actually enjoy those things and continue to do them.

I'd be disappointed in DC if they were just a boring couch potato like OP, especially if they were partying several times a week. And who does boring exercise classes when in college?! Go hiking, go skiing, join a pick up game of basketball or ultimate frisbee, or join an intramural team with your fellow students.

Anonymous wrote:I wasn't in any. I worked full time as a receptionist at a law firm during the day and part time as a receptionist at a sports club at night (on the nights i didn't have school) and on weekends, totaling about 60-65 hours a week. I was never in any clubs except the sports club and I barely ever went on the courts.

OP her. yes! I had a part-time job Junior and Senior year too.

Anonymous wrote:I didn't attend a state school, but I imagine this is the norm at those schools based on everyone from my high school who went to these not selective schools. People like that don't contribute to making the campus a vibrant and stimulating place, which results in a boring campus full of heavy drinkers.

Oh, I see, you went to “Stick up My @ss University”. SUMAU

I wasn't in any. I worked full time as a receptionist at a law firm during the day and part time as a receptionist at a sports club at night (on the nights i didn't have school) and on weekends, totaling about 60-65 hours a week. I was never in any clubs except the sports club and I barely ever went on the courts.

Anonymous wrote:I didn't attend a state school, but I imagine this is the norm at those schools based on everyone from my high school who went to these not selective schools. People like that don't contribute to making the campus a vibrant and stimulating place, which results in a boring campus full of heavy drinkers.

UVA isn’t exactly “not selective”.

Anonymous wrote:IME most kids are not in clubs.

+100

Just the grinders/strivers.

IME most kids are not in clubs.

Anonymous wrote:I didn't attend a state school, but I imagine this is the norm at those schools based on everyone from my high school who went to these not selective schools. People like that don't contribute to making the campus a vibrant and stimulating place, which results in a boring campus full of heavy drinkers.

Ha! Whatever, nerd. It was so much fun. And I was top in my major.

I didn't attend a state school, but I imagine this is the norm at those schools based on everyone from my high school who went to these not selective schools. People like that don't contribute to making the campus a vibrant and stimulating place, which results in a boring campus full of heavy drinkers.

For some people clubs are a more enjoyable way to socialize than "partying".

Let me know if there are any other life mysteries I can clear up for you.

I attended a state university. I majored in STEM. I was incredibly social- partied 5-6 nights a week, etc. I went to exercise class, etc. I was always busy.

I got into grad school with a teaching stipend that covered full tuition.

I get clubs in high school- people need to develop interests and essential in college apps—but college? I mean do an internship, etc.