• Tools and guidelines for surviving in an adult world as a college/uni student.
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Personally, would you rather go to an out of state uni by yourself or one close by so u can live with your parents?
[QUOTE=iamgnome;19708899]This is pretty handy! I'm taking a gap next year, but definitely can't wait for Uni to start.[/QUOTE] You starting in September '10? That's when I start. Great guide by the way, but this website seems a little strange: doitfuckingnow.com [editline]01:36AM[/editline] Assuming I get in!
Good tips all around, I'm going to University next year. I always have this feeling as if all the nerds go to University and all the party guys go to College - is this true?
[QUOTE=shadow_oap;19714306]Personally, would you rather go to an out of state uni by yourself or one close by so u can live with your parents?[/QUOTE] I'd rather be close. Saves a whole bunch of money and it's much easier on yourself to start out close to home (or at home) just in case things go awry. I lived with my dad for the first year, and the second year I moved out 10-15 minutes away to get an apartment with my older sis and her fiance. I love the extra freedom but I can still visit. My dad occasionally works up care packages that he gives us every now and then too (with stuff like bread, oreos, etc in them) :3: [quote] I always have this feeling as if all the nerds go to University and all the party guys go to College - is this true? [/quote] Other way around. Well actutually I have no clue. I go to a community college, which isn't like your standard college (it's much cheaper, focuses on specialized degrees or classes that'll transfer to "real" colleges, no dorms, etc). The people who go to my college are all poor people, independant people (i.e. pay-your-own-tuition types), or old people.
This was the most helpful bit of information i've ever read on facepunch! Finally!
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Another rule you didnt add, and I fucked this one up. [b]DO NOT SPEND YOUR LOAD ON ALCOHOL![/b] You will look cool with some random bottles of liquers and stuff, but you will be broke. And hungry.
Easy chips (fries) 1. Peel 1 or 2 potatoes (or not if you like the skin) 2. Cut into chip shapes or wedges 3. Wash, and put on a baking tray 4. Cover in vegetable oil (or olive oil for more flavour) 5. Bake for around 25 minutes at 220 degrees C (Gas mark 7-8) 6. Enjoy! This recipe saved my life at uni, never again did I eat shitty chips out of the freezer. On a side note if you have a market nearby, buy from there and save yourself from bloated supermarket prices.
Why do Americans go and live at uni? In Australia we just go there everyday and come home like school.
[QUOTE=slamex;19715633]Another rule you didnt add, and I fucked this one up. [B]DO NOT SPEND YOUR LOAD ON ALCOHOL![/B] You will look cool with some random bottles of liquers and stuff, but you will be broke. And hungry.[/QUOTE] Just go into your local safeway with deep pockets, and I don't mean money... [editline]06:44PM[/editline] [QUOTE=CivilProtection;19715820]Why do Americans go and live at uni? In Australia we just go there everyday and come home like school.[/QUOTE] Uni doesn't mean the same thing. We call your 'Uni', 'high school'. After high school we go to University/College. Unless you're actually talking about college, in which case it varies person to person. I come home every day because I still live at home.
[QUOTE=Soulbrother;19715827]Just go into your local safeway with deep pockets, and I don't mean money... [editline]06:44PM[/editline] Uni doesn't mean the same thing. We call your 'Uni', 'high school'. After high school we go to University/College. Unless you're actually talking about college, in which case it varies person to person. I come home every day because I still live at home.[/QUOTE] Kindergarten (basically year 0) - year 6 : Primary school Year 7 - Year 12: High school the 3 - 4 years after that: University No one lives at unis in Australia. There's no dorms or anything, you just go home at the end of the day like school.
[QUOTE=CivilProtection;19715820]Why do Americans go and live at uni? In Australia we just go there everyday and come home like school.[/QUOTE] Some people live in rural areas and have to move into the city to go to university.
[QUOTE=CivilProtection;19716100]Kindergarten (basically year 0) - year 6 : Primary school Year 7 - Year 12: High school the 3 - 4 years after that: University No one lives at unis in Australia. There's no dorms or anything, you just go home at the end of the day like school.[/QUOTE] In America it's (for the most part) ages: 5-11: Primary/Elementary School- Kindergarten to 6th grade 12-13 : Middle school- 7th and 8th grade 14-18: High School- 9th-12th grade 18+: College/University- Optional, expensive, extra schooling to get degrees necessary for most high-paying jobs.
[QUOTE=shadow_oap;19714306]Personally, would you rather go to an out of state uni by yourself or one close by so u can live with your parents?[/QUOTE] I would recommend getting out and away. My first year I was an hour away from home so I found myself constantly going home on the weekends. My second year I was more like 6 hours away, and I became more self reliant. And shit got a lot better for me, socially. [editline]10:16PM[/editline] [QUOTE=CivilProtection;19715820]Why do Americans go and live at uni? In Australia we just go there everyday and come home like school.[/QUOTE] In Canada, university is where you can get a degree and they have dorms and you eat all you meals there (if you choose). Then there is colleges where you get a diploma and most do not have dorms and they only serve meals at lunch. Colleges are more technical and hands on, while university is where you will write essays and read a lot.
I'm 3 (or 4, depending on how you look at it) years away from college/university. In 6th grade I thought university was going to be the shit, I had 2 best friends that were gonna rent an appartement with me. Fuck that, they went to different schools, one of them... I lost contact with and it's now awkward to have 1 on 1 conversations with, the other. Listens to trance and dances with LED gloves everynight. So, in the first year of High school, I met 2 awesome guys who want to go to the same university as me. We finish our homework together so we can make sure that we'll have high enough grades to get into the top 8% for the university. Shit's goin' down. We ALL play guitar, which might be bad for our neighbors. I found that my school has a very good programming class and music class. I'm going to have to double major... BUT, each of them is doing what I'm doing, except not the other. One of them is majoring in music, the other in programming. I'm looking forward to university, especially because it's [highlight]UT[/highlight] and we get free passes to ALL of the football games... PLUS, I've been on the campus so much with my parents, that I know how to get around the fastest. [editline]10:39PM[/editline] I want to go to university right now :(
[QUOTE=toastonrye;19717512] Colleges are more technical and hands on, while university is where you will write essays and read a lot.[/QUOTE] I think you're confusing colleges with trade schools. Trade schools are awesome, by the way. The instructors actually like their jobs.
I used ratemyprofessors.com to choose my classes. my programing teacher is an old lady. She has a great rating for that class though.
[QUOTE=Wig Wam;19712848]Half way through my second year right now, the advice given so far is totally sound...very useful. Be especially aware of your timing, don't bunk off doing some work because the deadline is 3 months down the line, get started on it as soon as you fucking can...there is no time like the present and the [b]last[/b] thing you want is to be there on deadline day shitting a brick because you didn't take the initiative.[/QUOTE] Hell yeah man. My friend has all his coursework from last term to hand in by 12pm. It's 11.30 now. He told me yesterday evening that he hadn't even started the work. He's fucked!
I really wish I knew about ratemyprofessors.com last year. I looked up every bad professor I ever had and for the most part they have horrible ratings.
[quote]I can't stress this one enough. Dorms suck. You want to know what also sucks? Random drug addict roomates.[/quote] Hah, I'm in dorms now and the main downside is that my flatmates don't do drugs. Next year I'm looking to move in with some druggie friends.
it's called the american dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.
Awesome guide! I'm definately going to use it for when I leave school :)
Honestly I don't really think it is so much different from living at home.
I'm in my third year of university and my advice to all of you either in first year or about to go to university is: 1) Don't procrastinate 2) Try to go to every class (but use your own judgement) 3) Do the readings/homework (again use your own judgement sometimes its impossible to do EVERYTHING for every class) 4) Choose your friends wisely- As mentioned earlier you don't have anything to prove, no one gives a shit which crowd you're hanging out with. University life is nothing like in the movies. Don't surround yourself with complete idiots who do nothing but party all day everyday. Try and find friends within your subject area so you have someone to rely on for help other than your TA or Prof. Sometimes they don't respond to your emails right away etc. 5) Have fun- Go out be social. University can be one of the best times of your life. Lots of universities have a welcome week before classes start that plan activities and parties and what not for all the first years. I highly suggest going to those because you meet all the people in your building and you make a lot of friends. Sure you'll meet people in your classes but this is a great way to get yourself out there. But you have to make sure you have the discipline to actually buckle down and work. No ones taking attendance (well some classes do) No one cares if you don't hand something in. It's all on YOU. 6) Don't but textbooks the first day or even week of class- Biggest mistake people make is buying a $150 textbook and finding out they don't need it. Most classes have a syllabus and you can look at that and see how much the textbook is actually used in the course. The first week is typically light so in this period you can usually judge how much you actually need a textbook. If you don't need it but would still like to have it work out something with your friends in that class (HINT HINT CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS WISELY) and try to either split the cost with your friend and one person photocopies it. Or just try and find someone to photocopy it off of. 7) Meticulously monitor your finances and practice budgeting- A lot of people end up spending way more they can afford first year and end up being broke because they misjudged how much they actually have saved up. Partying can get expensive. Real fast. Be wise. Keep a spreadsheet. See how much money you're spending each week then extrapolate for the 8 months you'll be away at university. See if this is sustainable. If not ask yourself what you can cut back on. That's pretty much everything I can think of right now. I'll add to the list if I think of anything else.
Kebabs.
THIS, is why I never want to grow up.
You're a nice guy for giving out some good advice OP. quality thread.
[QUOTE=bu5hman;19721898]Hah, I'm in dorms now and the main downside is that my flatmates don't do drugs. Next year I'm looking to move in with some druggie friends.[/QUOTE] Good luck with that
I'm fucking scared of college. Thanks for the boost in self esteem.
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