College - The Thread

[HOBBIT]

This thread is about College! There have been some topics concerning college in one way or another, but there has been nothing like this. I’ll be heading off to Elon University in August. Post what college you went to or what college you are currently going to. (when you graduated or when you will graduate would be interesting too).

What did you major in and what are you currently doing with that major?

What Clubs/Activities did you do? What do you recommend doing? I need to find something to do……..my main activity that has taken upon 95% of my time in HS has been Band (jazz , marching, concert, all sorts…….)…Other activites have included writing articles for the school paper, and National Honor Society. I don’t want to do band in college; its been fun but I want to try new things.

Any college experiences you would like to share? Any advice for a soon to be college frosh?

[Farimir Captain of Gondor]

Well, I've been in and out of college now for 7 yrs. I started out in a local community college majoring in businees. Thought with that degree I could start my own business. I did that for 2 yrs and decided it wasn't for me.

Took a year off and went out to Colorado for awhile, came back decided to go to a school my dad worked for, Shawnee State University. It was a new school, small class sizes, and had a good athletic training program. The town it was in was *bleep*pit. It actually made national news why I was there about how bad it was. There was a doctor giving out perscriptions of oxycotten(sp?) to any and all that came in. The bad thing was his office was right by the gym, so I watched lines of people around the block waiting to get in. Needless to say, I left there after about 2 yrs. I didn't like the idea of rubbing cramps out of guys thighs for the rest of my life. a girls soccer team maybe, but the chances were slim.

I then came back home and started back at the community college i started at and got into the radiology program, because I had most of the medical and biology classes out of the way, got about two years into that and found out my grants had run out. I only had a year left too. So, now i'm taking some time off and saving up to try and get back in. I think I found a way to get my grants back but I have to wait until the end July to find out.


My only advise to you as a soon to be frosh, try everything. Even if you don't think you'll like it, do it at least once. I'm not sure if your into sports but an intramural league is a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Just remember class is important but don't let it overwhelm you. Get out every now and then and have some fun.

[HOBBIT]

Thanks for sharing Farimir! I intend to try many different things. I forgot to mention that I will be majoring in Communications. I don't play much sports and I've never done sports for school, but I'll try out some intramural or club sports I suppose.

So if/when you do get back to college, how many semesters until you graduate? If you don't mind me asking: what are you doing now? (like what job, etc).

[Farimir Captain of Gondor]

No prob HOBBIT.

Right now I'm just doing odd things for my uncle. He has a farm and I go and help him out every now and again. I've worked for the city the last two summers ,mowing and what not, for the parks department and i'll probably do that again.


I've got two classes at the school and then a year at the hospital. I think it should take like 4 semesters, I think. I hope.

Definitely try a sport. I love softball. It's like baseball without all the running. It's for old and lazy guys.

[Rían]

are you going to live on campus, Hobbit?

[Nurvingiel]

My advice goes along with Faramir's - remember that you can't do everything. You're not Superman.

Try all the new food your friends tell you about, try on new ideas and thoughts in class, try new clothes or a new haircut, or join sports or clubs you've never played before. But there are over 200 clubs at UBC (my uni) for example, you can't join them all. There are many Varsity sports and recreation sports, and you can't play them all.

Give out your time wisely, because if you get too carried away you might get burned out. That being said, everyone's limits are different so just go for it! You'll soon find out what your limits are.

There's my advice for new college incuctees.

It's really nice to play one sport at least so you get some excercise.

edit: Also, cafeteria food is the worst "food" you will ever have the misfortune to "eat". Regard all meat with suspicion. I wish I was joking.