I'm going to college!

Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 18:18

They actually let me back in with 52% attendence last year!!!

I'm taking A2 English Lit, AS Psychology, AS Sociology, and AS Philosophy part time (though I learned the AS and A2 syllabus at home during the summer, as well as the extra curricular stuff).

The college is pretty lame though, full of retarded idiots, disillusioned teachers, and really really hot girls that are ruined by the fact that they are "townies" (the English know what I'm on about, someone else can translate, its too late).

Anyone know what the courses will be like? Anyone else manage to get in by the skin of their teeth?

Paul Hanson · September 2, 2003, 18:20

How come you only had 52% attendance? Seriously, they must have been pretty desperate for people if they let you in with that little.

Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 18:25

I skipped lessons a hell of a lot. Sometimes just to go into town, other times the pub, but mostly the library because I actually learn more on my own than from teachers.

Of course, they bought the "I was ill" argument simply because I had a lot of faked doctors notes

.

They let me back in because they like me!

(and I flirted with my (female) interviewer).

Oerdin · September 2, 2003, 18:28

You might learn from your teachers if you go to class.

Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 18:32

Libraries are better. You can get more in depth, specific info there. As someone who specialises a lot (physics, humanities, philosophy, and specific areas within them), that works best for me. Learning a load of irrelevant stuff from a teacher won't help me. Grades sucked a bit but I can live with that, theyre not representative of my ability in the field. I always been pretty good at learning how to complete a paper on my own as well anyways, just last year didn't bother much with that.

Drogue · September 2, 2003, 18:44

Not at college you won't. Teachers are no good here, I did better when I didn't go to class.

Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 19:09

Also, not going to college means not having to get up at 6.30am

Lefty Scaevola · September 2, 2003, 19:11

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Originally posted by elijah

They actually let me back in with 52% attendence last year!!!
Anyone know what the courses will be like? Anyone else manage to get in by the skin of their teeth?

Never had to, I not a lazy stupid shithead who skips half the time.

reds4ever · September 2, 2003, 19:25

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Originally posted by elijah
Also, not going to college means not having to get up at 6.30am

..and the library didn't open 'till 9:00? now we're getting to the crux of the issue

Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 19:33

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Never had to, I not a lazy stupid shithead who skips half the time

Charming lefty. To each his own

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..and the library didn't open 'till 9:00? now we're getting to the crux of the issue

Well done reds! Seriously though, I learn a hell of a lot more from the library.

Provost Harrison · September 2, 2003, 19:37

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Originally posted by Lefty Scaevola

Never had to, I not a lazy stupid shithead who skips half the time.

You haven't lived

Shi Huangdi · September 2, 2003, 19:39

By college do you mean that pre-university thing they have in England?

Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 19:59

Sort of. A 6th form and a college are basically parallel things, colleges offering courses other than AS/A2's and GNVQ's, in a more relaxed, less "school-like" atmosphere.

And they still suck!

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You haven't lived

Going into school/college while wasted or stoned is great fun though!

General Ludd · September 2, 2003, 20:04

Reminds me of grade 7/8... I'd be surprised if I even had 50% attendence. I was "sick" 2 or 3 times a week.

Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 20:09

Osweld: Its the best way! I like education, so I skip college!

General Ludd · September 2, 2003, 20:13

Yep.

Japher · September 2, 2003, 20:18

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The college is pretty lame though, full of retarded idiots, disillusioned teachers, and really really hot girls that are ruined by the fact that they are "townies"

So, which one are you Elijah

Anyway, suks that your teachers suk...

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Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 20:20

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So, which one are you Elijah

The retarded idiot! I do the most incredibly stupid things in person. Just don't get me into a debate....

I like reading and writing - its so much safer.

Oerdin · September 2, 2003, 20:32

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Originally posted by elijah
Also, not going to college means not having to get up at 6.30am

That just means your scheduling you classes at the wrong times.

Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 20:38

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That just means your scheduling you classes at the wrong times.

Lord! How I have tried to reschedule!

They won't let me, and I can kinda understand why but it is frustrating.

H Tower · September 2, 2003, 20:57

I know what townies are, the midwest has plenty of them.

Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 21:01

They do need to be culled en-masse don't they?!

EDIT: Or at least stripped of their slave-labour produced Nike clothing, symbols, shoes, caps, and that irritatingly oft-copied swoosh shaved into their crania.

Lord Merciless · September 2, 2003, 21:24

Now I understand why Elijah is so liberal. I was the same when I was in his age.

Whaleboy · September 2, 2003, 21:26

Why exactly?

Its because I'm young isn't it!

Mummy!!!!

Asher · September 3, 2003, 00:08

Why am I surprised, they let people into the social sciences with barely-majority attendance.

Social sciences are fun.

MrFun · September 3, 2003, 00:42

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Originally posted by Lord Merciless
Now I understand why Elijah is so liberal. I was the same when I was in his age.

This can count almost as a good troll -- but it is an attempt.

Sikander · September 3, 2003, 03:24

At least your school has hot girls. From what I have seen and heard that is a rare commodity in England.

Paul Hanson · September 3, 2003, 04:08

It's the inbreeding. It's what happens when you're an island nation with no land connections to fresh blood.

Drogue · September 3, 2003, 06:11

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Originally posted by Sikander
At least your school has hot girls. From what I have seen and heard that is a rare commodity in England.

Hmmmm... I suppose it depends on taste. Personally, I don't think the UK has a problem at all in that way. Although whether I would consider many of the townies attractive. You just look at them and see their attitudes

I'm happy though

FrustratedPoet · September 3, 2003, 06:22

Attractive Townie: one for the oxymoron thread.