It's about that time of year again. Where are you going to college and what do you expect out of it?
Any general comments welcome also.
Any general comments welcome also.
College-bound high school seniors: What do you expect to get out of college?
- Thread starter S0me1X
- Start date
Rolla in Missouri
's where my dad went to school years ago. I'm looking for (obviously) education for a career in computer engineering, to make some life-long friends, and to start breaking away to live my own life. Besides, I got enough scholarships to lower the annual cost to about $2000. :Q
's where my dad went to school years ago. I'm looking for (obviously) education for a career in computer engineering, to make some life-long friends, and to start breaking away to live my own life. Besides, I got enough scholarships to lower the annual cost to about $2000. :Q
Got accepted to UT, deferred by Rice and MIT, and haven't anything from Stanford or Carnegie Mellon yet...I'm majoring in Comp. Sci., with prolly either a double major or a minor in Psychology or Economics, not really sure about that one yet. I did get notified about being a National Merit Finalist last Friday, w00t.
I'm hoping in college I can figure out what I want to do with my life, like most people I guess. I hope I can make some good friends to help me along and get a nice broad education to do whatever I want...
I'm hoping in college I can figure out what I want to do with my life, like most people I guess. I hope I can make some good friends to help me along and get a nice broad education to do whatever I want...
I'm attending the University of Wisconsin, Madison (Computer Engineering). I've been programming for over 6 years already, so I decided against the CS route and want to challenge myself to learn more of the hardware aspects. It's not easy, but I think I'll be considerably smarter once graduated.
University of Victoria/Simon Fraser University/University of British Columbia/Tech BC/BCIT/University of Northern British Columbia are my choices.
I'm looking for a Bachelors.
I'm looking for a Bachelors.
One word of advice for you all soon to be freshmen. Be very open minded in making friends. Don't be shy. Don't expect friends to come to you, you have to make them. However, be cool and not be "super-friendly" because it's going to freak out people. Your first 2 weeks are the most important in making friends. Half of my college buddies are ones that i met in the first month. And one last advice: If you're a geek, try your hardest to hide it 
1) probably University of Washington
2) the mods would probably ban me for posting it so i wont hehe
2) the mods would probably ban me for posting it so i wont hehe
Well if I end up going to MIT I don't think that would matter too much.
You'll be surprised by the range of people they accept.
You'll be surprised by the range of people they accept.
I'm in the 2nd semester as a freshman at UT so I could give you a couple pointers (hopefully).
Work your butt off. Skipping that one class every now and then adds up to screw yourself over.
Don't think you're the smartest one in the class or even close to it. Out of the 45,000 undergrad students here at UT, I've met a couple people I'd consider geniuses.
College is a time for you to be yourself. So what if you like computers a lot, apparently a lot of people do too. Join a lot of clubs, talk to a lot of people, and do something besides computers. Join a theatre club, take fencing, learn a foreign language, etc.
For me, I'm taking a Japanese course right now and that's considered to be my "fun" class.
Work your butt off. Skipping that one class every now and then adds up to screw yourself over.
Don't think you're the smartest one in the class or even close to it. Out of the 45,000 undergrad students here at UT, I've met a couple people I'd consider geniuses.
College is a time for you to be yourself. So what if you like computers a lot, apparently a lot of people do too. Join a lot of clubs, talk to a lot of people, and do something besides computers. Join a theatre club, take fencing, learn a foreign language, etc.
For me, I'm taking a Japanese course right now and that's considered to be my "fun" class.
Don't skip class, ever, ever, ever. Even if it is a 500 person lecture with no attendance, GO. Don't let the social life run amoke, it's what I did, and which is why I was formerly pursuing Computer Engineering and a University and now am at Community College going for a CIS Associates
Well it was going to be a Bachelor In C.S. But now as odd as this sounds it is either going to be a masters in Psychology or a
Doctorate in Psychology.
Also going for my Mcse at the same time as well.
Wish me luck?
Doctorate in Psychology.
Also going for my Mcse at the same time as well.
Wish me luck?
Whel...I'm halfway through my college career...so here's my advice:
GO TO CLASS. period. no excuses unless you're practically dying and/or contagious. hangovers don't count as an excuse (going out the night before early class is BAD). if you *know* that 500-person lecture isn't helping you much, listen anyways or get your reading done, but go.
Talk in class...it's NOT bad to be the one person in class who raises your hand to ask a question or make an observation. The smaller and higher level your classes get, the more it will benefit you. In fact, many professors *will* grade on participation...not to mention that if you choose a large school, there are few other ways they will ever get to know who you are. And you'll need them when working out details of your major, as references, and advice (especially if you plan on going to grad school). It makes classes go a bit faster too, sometimes...and there's always the fun of 'get the professor off on a tangent for 40 minutes so we can ignore him and stop taking notes'
Do your homework/reading...it'll pay off in the end. In fact, as soon as you can, start taking electives that actually interest you...it works wonders for your GPA, no matter how difficult the course is. For that matter, don't be scared away from a class because you heard the professor is tough...just don't choose more than 2ish tough profs a semester. Some of them are the best you'll ever have.
Don't be set on your major...99% of college graduates probably aren't in the same major they picked when they started...it happens. I started with my heart set on CS/fine art double major...I'm currently a history major/complit minor and couldn't be happier (and my grades better). And don't use low GPA as an excuse to change majors...many people start off college with a lower-than-expected GPA...don't worry about it unless you're in danger of failing out...
Party safely...guys don't have to worry as much about this, but "date rape drugs" like roofies are extremely prevalent on many college campuses...get drinks for yourselves, always have yours in your hand, watch out for the friends you go with (and expect them to do the same). Rush week is a great time to go around to frats/sororities, since they're generally more open to visitors then...house parties can be great too, but don't be stupid if the cops get called and mouth off to them. And since we all know just about everyone will drink at least once in college...drink lots of water when you get back...you'll feel better later.
Respect your neighbors....especially if you're living in dorm (which I assume you will be, as freshmeat..er...freshmen). You'll probably be friends with your floormates forever, so at least be considerate enough to respect quiet hours and not need to be asked to turn music/tv/games down. By the same token, if noise is really that bad, go ahead and ask for it to be turned down...most times, people are great about it, other times, you'll have to go to your RA to get anything done..it's still worth it.
Be nice to your roommate...you'll be friends with him/her/them for a long time to come (living with someone for a year tends to do that to you). In fact, I'm still friends with Xan's sophomore year roommates, if that tells you anything... It doesn't take much, and when you do need a favor, it might actually get done....besides, it's fun having someone to pull all-nighters with, get lost with registration with, and find stuff on campus with...
Sleep...once a day is nice, more than 2 hours at a time is nice...you'll find that you do better in classes and you're less cranky with people. Losing sleep adds up, so at least take that nap in the afternoon if nothing else.
Get a job...you'll meet people, get something to put on your resume, and have a little spending money. Most jobs around campuses realize that you're a student and won't give you overwhelming hours and will be flexible around exams. (hey...I met Xan..what could be better than meeting a great s.o.? AND the resume experience is giving me the chance to be picky about summer jobs and demand actual money...)
That just made me feel REALLY old...hope you appreciate it anyways ;p
~Ladi
GO TO CLASS. period. no excuses unless you're practically dying and/or contagious. hangovers don't count as an excuse (going out the night before early class is BAD). if you *know* that 500-person lecture isn't helping you much, listen anyways or get your reading done, but go.
Talk in class...it's NOT bad to be the one person in class who raises your hand to ask a question or make an observation. The smaller and higher level your classes get, the more it will benefit you. In fact, many professors *will* grade on participation...not to mention that if you choose a large school, there are few other ways they will ever get to know who you are. And you'll need them when working out details of your major, as references, and advice (especially if you plan on going to grad school). It makes classes go a bit faster too, sometimes...and there's always the fun of 'get the professor off on a tangent for 40 minutes so we can ignore him and stop taking notes'
Do your homework/reading...it'll pay off in the end. In fact, as soon as you can, start taking electives that actually interest you...it works wonders for your GPA, no matter how difficult the course is. For that matter, don't be scared away from a class because you heard the professor is tough...just don't choose more than 2ish tough profs a semester. Some of them are the best you'll ever have.
Don't be set on your major...99% of college graduates probably aren't in the same major they picked when they started...it happens. I started with my heart set on CS/fine art double major...I'm currently a history major/complit minor and couldn't be happier (and my grades better). And don't use low GPA as an excuse to change majors...many people start off college with a lower-than-expected GPA...don't worry about it unless you're in danger of failing out...
Party safely...guys don't have to worry as much about this, but "date rape drugs" like roofies are extremely prevalent on many college campuses...get drinks for yourselves, always have yours in your hand, watch out for the friends you go with (and expect them to do the same). Rush week is a great time to go around to frats/sororities, since they're generally more open to visitors then...house parties can be great too, but don't be stupid if the cops get called and mouth off to them. And since we all know just about everyone will drink at least once in college...drink lots of water when you get back...you'll feel better later.
Respect your neighbors....especially if you're living in dorm (which I assume you will be, as freshmeat..er...freshmen). You'll probably be friends with your floormates forever, so at least be considerate enough to respect quiet hours and not need to be asked to turn music/tv/games down. By the same token, if noise is really that bad, go ahead and ask for it to be turned down...most times, people are great about it, other times, you'll have to go to your RA to get anything done..it's still worth it.
Be nice to your roommate...you'll be friends with him/her/them for a long time to come (living with someone for a year tends to do that to you). In fact, I'm still friends with Xan's sophomore year roommates, if that tells you anything... It doesn't take much, and when you do need a favor, it might actually get done....besides, it's fun having someone to pull all-nighters with, get lost with registration with, and find stuff on campus with...
Sleep...once a day is nice, more than 2 hours at a time is nice...you'll find that you do better in classes and you're less cranky with people. Losing sleep adds up, so at least take that nap in the afternoon if nothing else.
Get a job...you'll meet people, get something to put on your resume, and have a little spending money. Most jobs around campuses realize that you're a student and won't give you overwhelming hours and will be flexible around exams. (hey...I met Xan..what could be better than meeting a great s.o.? AND the resume experience is giving me the chance to be picky about summer jobs and demand actual money...)
That just made me feel REALLY old...hope you appreciate it anyways ;p
~Ladi
TRENDING THREADS
-
Discussion Zen 5 Speculation (EPYC Turin and Strix Point/Granite Ridge - Ryzen 9000)- Started by DisEnchantment
- Replies: 25K
-
Discussion Intel Meteor, Arrow, Lunar & Panther Lakes Discussion Threads
- Started by Tigerick
- Replies: 21K
-
Discussion Intel current and future Lakes & Rapids thread- Started by TheF34RChannel
- Replies: 23K
-
-
Facebook
Twitter