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April 16, 2004 |
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A
few tips
Some
advise for lower classmen
Kip
Brown is a senior religion major from Enid, Okla.
I could
write my last Skiff article about how the chancellor stated
that he is willing to use TCU’s $800 million endowment
to fight the most pressing of problems (an Internet escort
posing on the TCU sign). I could point out that SuperFrog
appeared in a commercial with Snoop Dogg, the producer/actor
of Girl’s Gone Wild, Doggy Style, and there were
no lawsuits threatened. I could make the point that there
is no money to be made from an Internet picture and plenty
to be made by associating with a porn/rap star on national
TV. Then I realized, I’m a graduating senior and
I have more pressing concerns.
I am not saying that the Sunny saga isn’t important
(it’s not), but I do have a life transition to which
I must attend.
Actually, to be honest, the usual stresses of graduation
have not affected me. Being neurotic, I started my job
search extremely early and I’m not participating
in the life ritual we call graduation (or as I like to
call it, the campus wide ribbon and tassel competition).
Thus, I suppose the most useful thing I do at this point
is give some advise to those who are at an earlier stage
in college.
First, if you are like me and began college without going
to the obligatory college sponsored outdoor camp (in our
case, Frog Camp) and do not plan on joining a fraternity/sorority
and generally are having a hard time meeting people, join
a community service focused club like Alpha Phi Omega
or Circle K.
Second, talk to people in class. It sounds simple, but
many people go their entire college careers without making
class friends. Especially in upper level classes, class
friends can become some of the best friends you have ever
had (because you already share common values due to the
fact that you are taking the same specialized class).
Third, forget the meal-plan and learn to cook. Go to Barnes
& Noble and buy a cookbook for single people. Not
only is the food better, but you will also save money
that you can spend on other ventures (such as the date
you are going to take with that special someone you met
in class).
Fourth, take an upper level religion class. The religion
professors are amazing scholars, teachers and people.
Sixth, accept the fact that you do not have to be liked
by everyone. You simply cannot be friends with everyone.
Hell, not everyone likes me. Shocking, isn’t it?
Seventh, go to counseling, whether it is pastoral or clinical.
We all need counseling. The crazy ones are the people
who cannot admit that.
Finally, don’t dwell on the past and be sure to enjoy
the present. Yet, be certain to plan ahead, or the present
and the future will both end up being miserable. Confusing?
I know.
Goodbye TCU, it’s been real. Well, as real as living
in a bubble can be. |
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