Does college ever get fun?

[aidanjm]

what is your definition of fun?

 

[kedlav]

Originally posted by: Coldkilla
Um.. I don't give two shits on your point of view in terms of music. It doesn't get in the way of school. It is something I do, no matter how aggravating it may get sometimes. I have a passion for it. You and others like you, who continue to bash on others dreams because it makes you feel 'almighty' make me sick. I don't play video games, or watch tv. You brag with your 'gamertag' in your signature of all places, I can equilly say "Realize video games will never be more than a hobby, so get off your butt and do something else." As I said: Music is my life. Throwing it away isn't going to happen. Just because you think of it as "it'll never be more than a hobby" doesn't mean I'll think of it that way.

This was supposed to be about the outlook on college classes from the viewpoint of a college freshmen in his second term of college. Not "music sucks... Oh? What was that about college? I just had to put a put-down on you, so I could smile a little bit."

Oooh, someone got pissy because the odds of them doing anything with music is one in a million on a good day. I couldn't care less about your music, the bottom line is your obsession with it will end up fvcking up your life unless you realize its a complete waste of your life. As far as my XBL gamertag, well, I spend 10-15 hours a week playing video games, mostly between class and work (yes, some of us work for a living). Lastly, as I said, keep working hard in college, realize the fact that all freshmen have crappy classes, and quit spending so much time with your drums and make some friends.

 

[Chrono]

Man. I'm not even in college anymore and I'm having a blast. I should've taken advantage of college and went out partying and done all that shiz versus doing nothing and being a party pooper. Now I'm going out 2-3 times a week partying at clubs/bars hitting on chicks left and right and it just plain rocks. Lots of fun!

 

[dug777]

I had a blast at college, best time of your life mate 😀

You'll make great friends, meet heaps of chicks, drink a whole shiat load of piss, and hopefully come out with a piece of paper that gets you a job...well, if you do it right that is 😉

 

[chambersc]

Having a fun time is overrated.

 

[getbush]

You live with your parents, work two jobs and just go to class and leave. That's not college. You're stuck in 13th grade my friend. I agree with whoever said go live in the dorms even if it means more loans. But on the other hand, you sound like a boring loner so just grind it out and try to complain less, because it's what you chose for yourself.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: chambersc
Having a fun time is overrated.

by the sadder elements of ATOT, yes.

 

[MartyMcFly3]

If you're not having fun at college you are doing something wrong.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: Coldkilla
Currently I am a freshmen in his second semester of college, shooting for a PC Software Engineer/Software Developer Bachelor's degree (Undecided). I've finished my first semester of classes and I can honestly say, I've had enough.

A little background: I graduated High School with high honors, and have been hitting a B+, A- average in college. I'm sick of English classes (I think this upcoming semester is my last English course).

Music is my life, and have been a drummer for 7 years & have stuck with my guitar player through the majority of that time. I don't 'party', drink, or smoke (legally or illegally)

I've gone to college and hated it. Didn't feel like being social, so I kept to myself. A 'social life' is something I really don't need. As long as I have music in my life I am happy.

In my college, I am required (to be considered full time) I need 12 credits. Each class being 1-5 credits. (Average class, 3 credits). I have taken the bare minimum for this requirement. 4 Classes. 3 Credits Each. Math, English, 'Social Science' class: Criminal Justice?! (Forced for scheduling), and of course: PC Programming I.

We are forced a certain number of "cultural diversity/social science" courses. I don't like these courses, nore do I like the English courses. I was wondering, does college EVER get "fun", class wise I mean? Or do I have to take more than my 12 credits to have any additional "fun" classes? I have a busy life and see no need to take MORE classes in an environment I currently don't like.

I was wondering, when should I expect to be able to have the option to explore other classes while keeping the same workload? Does college always stay this linear & boring?

exploring other classes doesn't necessarily mean you will keep the same workload. i was interested in a math major, so i took a higher level class from a teacher i had had before. it was pretty tough, but i really enjoyed the class. now i'm taking statics, even though it's not required for my major, because i feel it's something i should be taking as a materials engineer (it's required for mechies and civies, though). you want to change your college experience? it's up for you to make that change, not your teachers and not the administrators. college is all about YOUR education and YOUR decisions, so make the best of it 🙂