College observations...

[Natebishop3]

Do they still have a shitload of rich middle easterners/indians driving expensive BMWs at PSU?

BMWs are for poor people. They all drive way nicer shit than that.

 

[MickZagger]

There is a ton of wealthy Indian's in Portland. Or is it like that everywhere? It seems like their last name is always Patel. Is that like Johnson in India?

 

[Run BJM]

There is a ton of wealthy Indian's in Portland. Or is it like that everywhere? It seems like their last name is always Patel. Is that like Johnson in India?

lmao I know a few rich Indians named Patel but none go to my college. We're too idealistic and not profitable enough though...

I've got a couple of bad professors right now. I hate when they lecture on stuff that's not in the book, and seems way more advanced than an introductory class should be.

Its not even stuff thats not in the book its just ridiculous shit that we haven't learned. We're just picking up the basic concept of something and on the first homework you throw on a few problems that the fuckin TAs can't even figure out? Shit, if the brightest 5% of students want a challenge tell them to take a harder class or ask personally for harder problems. Otherwise you're just confusing the shit out of everyone and making them discouraged. It sounds whiny, and it is, but then the professors get annoyed when everyone has tuned their dumb asses out in the first 3 weeks. Stop fucking around and just tell us what we need to know to pass the fucking test and get our fucking degree. We don't blow our load over linear algebra like you do so quit proving how intellectually superior you are (even though you've taught the course for 17 years and still fuck up half of the examples in class) and learn to TEACH the people who are going to go on to do shit more important than lecture 19 year olds for 4 hours a week and tell them how fucking stupid they are for not understanding something it took you yourself years to learn.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

BMWs are for poor people. They all drive way nicer shit than that.

There was some theory me and my friends had with the indians and the BMWs. About how it was a "pedestrian" car, so they wouldn't buy anything too flashy. But they would modify them.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

There is a ton of wealthy Indian's in Portland. Or is it like that everywhere? It seems like their last name is always Patel. Is that like Johnson in India?

My friend who's last name is Patel claimed that "hotel" and "motel" came from "patel" since so many of them are owned by Indians. who knows.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel

guess not.


I think maybe Patels are probably in a high caste in India, therefore they are able to move to the US?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Interesting shit:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patel

"Patel Motel" phenomenon

The "Patel motel" phenomenon, as it is popularly known, has made a major impact on the American hospitality industry.
The surname is the second most common last name in India, following Singh.
"The trend started in the early 1940's, though the real growth took place in the 1960's and 1970's."
A sizable number of Indian immigrants to the United States came in the 1960s and 1970s, when the motel industry was booming. Many of them bought up undervalued and dilapidated properties and turned them into businesses. [8] As many as 60% of mid-sized motels and hotel properties, all over the US, are owned by the people of Indian origin. Of this nearly one-third have the surname Patel - a popular one among Indian Guajaratis.(and came from Gujarat[9][10])

 

[illmatic99]

I literally can't understand one of my profs right now. He has such a heavy Chinese accent that the TA has to essentially repeat the whole lecture over again after the prof teaches it. He's supposedly new to the university and even admitted that he didn't speak english well. It's an intro class in grad school, and it's basically all math with ~60 people in the class, so no tenured prof wants to teach it.

 

[PapaG]

I literally can't understand one of my profs right now. He has such a heavy Chinese accent that the TA has to essentially repeat the whole lecture over again after the prof teaches it. He's supposedly new to the university and even admitted that he didn't speak english well. It's an intro class in grad school, and it's basically all math with ~60 people in the class, so no tenured prof wants to teach it.

Pull a Rosie O'Donnell/Rush Limbaugh on him and see if he understands you!

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[Eastoff]

Pull a Rosie O'Donnell/Rush Limbaugh on him and see if he understands you!

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that's racist.

 

[Natebishop3]

that's racist.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

I'm lucky to only see the goodside of college. I work Sunday-Wednesday (40 hours) and head down to VA Tech, UVA, George Mason, VCU, Wilmington, Radford every other week or so. Endless parties and plenty of single ladies! Couple of things I've noticed:

- I hate when everyone crowds around the keg for the majority of the party. That shit will eventually run out but when everyone is crowded in one spot it takes away from the rest of the fiesta. Learn to get your buzz on before you go out for the night. Nothing worse than an empty dance floor!

- People who are dickheads for no reason. "Who do you know here?" "Who the fuck do you know here?" Probably not the best response...

- Partying in winter blows. I hate having to wear a jacket when walking to a party and then having to stand in a steaming hot basement with that shit on. There is no way I'm going to hang it up somewhere. Not only that, women don't show enough skin! I think summer brings out the crazy in everyone.

- Spending absurd amounts of money at 7/11 in the early hours of the morning. I... Can't... Help it! Taquitos are so tasty when I have the drunk munchies!

- Putting the keg in the bathroom. *****, when I gotta break the seal I want to be doing it in an honorable way! Pissing on the side of an Acura isn't my idea of polite. Put the keg in the kitchen or build a makeshift bar! Looks better anyway.

- If you're going to have one of those fluorescent paint parties, please make sure that it can be washed out. Not something you care about at the time but such a bitch the next morning.

- Clumsy fucks who can't keep their arms from swinging around. I don't know if you've noticed, but almost everyone has a drink in their hand, douchebag.

- People who constantly ask for cigarettes. Buy your own pack, this is an expensive habit! Lighter fiends are welcomed assuming you return my purple spark!

I'll think of moar.

 

[Eastoff]

I'm lucky to only see the goodside of college. I work Sunday-Wednesday (40 hours) and head down to VA Tech, UVA, George Mason, VCU, Wilmington, Radford every other week or so. Endless parties and plenty of single ladies! Couple of things I've noticed:

- I hate when everyone crowds around the keg for the majority of the party. That shit will eventually run out but when everyone is crowded in one spot it takes away from the rest of the fiesta. Learn to get your buzz on before you go out for the night. Nothing worse than an empty dance floor!

- People who are dickheads for no reason. "Who do you know here?" "Who the fuck do you know here?" Probably not the best response...

- Partying in winter blows. I hate having to wear a jacket when walking to a party and then having to stand in a steaming hot basement with that shit on. There is no way I'm going to hang it up somewhere. Not only that, women don't show enough skin! I think summer brings out the crazy in everyone.

- Spending absurd amounts of money at 7/11 in the early hours of the morning. I... Can't... Help it! Taquitos are so tasty when I have the drunk munchies!

- Putting the keg in the bathroom. *****, when I gotta break the seal I want to be doing it in an honorable way! Pissing on the side of an Acura isn't my idea of polite. Put the keg in the kitchen or build a makeshift bar! Looks better anyway.

- If you're going to have one of those fluorescent paint parties, please make sure that it can be washed out. Not something you care about at the time but such a bitch the next morning.

- Clumsy fucks who can't keep their arms from swinging around. I don't know if you've noticed, but almost everyone has a drink in their hand, douchebag.

- People who constantly ask for cigarettes. Buy your own pack, this is an expensive habit! Lighter fiends are welcomed assuming you return my purple spark!

I'll think of moar.

Half of that shit I never saw out here at college parties. But maybe I didn't go to enough fratty parties

 

[TradeNurkicNow]

My goal is to be in a PhD program by the time I'm 30. As far as student loans go, I have around 70k right now, and I am going to consolidate and pay as little as possible per month for the rest of my life. Peace Corps for 5+ years is also an option, because they can cancel 15% of your loans per year, up to 70%. You mean I can live overseas for 5 years AND get rid of most of my debt? Where do I sign up?

Most of my friends either didn't go to college or got a useful degree in science or engineering. They all gave me shit when I started grad school 3 years ago. For the record, every one of them currently hates their job and life (but they have big HD-TVs!) and I love what I do. So there's that.

I resisted until 2004(?), or thereabouts. People actually had proto-smart phones before I had a phone. Then again, I didn't convert from vinyl until about then, too.

I didn't get a cell phone until 2008(!)

Do they still have a shitload of rich middle easterners/indians driving expensive BMWs at PSU?

There are tons of Saudis who drive $100,000 cars from their downtown condos to school.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Re: Re: College observations...

Half of that shit I never saw out here at college parties. But maybe I didn't go to enough fratty parties

In my experience frat parties were only good freshman year.

You get tired of the same shit. After that you hit the bars for college night and specific sorority mixers

X

 

[Run BJM]

- People who are dickheads for no reason. "Who do you know here?" "Who the fuck do you know here?" Probably not the best response...

I gather you're a frat guy? My friends and I have found that the best response is to just confidently say a random name. "Oh, I'm George's friend" and you can tell they're pretty sure its bullshit but they still go back into the hallway of their house and ask all their roommates if they know a George. It buys you at least 5 minutes so you can go crush ass on a beer or two before they actually kick you out.

But there are definitely way to many people who are dickheads for no reason. Maybe me doing that makes me a dickhead. I would argue that the person asking "who do you know?" at a HUGE fucking party is a dickhead but thats all perspective lol. Lots of guys really go out of their way to be huge assholes which is really annoying. i.e. a huge crowded party and you're bound to bump into some people and they act like they're ready to throw down when your shoulders graze. Its almost like those guys can sniff out the small nice kinda guys because there are two friends in our group who always seem to be targeted who are both pretty small guys and definitely not fighting types. Of course if anyone else is there and tells him "I think I touched your shoulder too you wanna step out" he'll always act like he was personally snubbed by the other guy and that he has some beef with the other guy.

Its funny too when a frat guy is acting a fool and kind of implicates that any of his frat brothers will be there to back him up after hes started shit but as it gets closer and closer to a real altercation it becomes more and more obvious that his "brothers" aren't going to back him up AT ALL and whoever hes instigating with's friends are ready to go.

I've been reading my balls off all weekend. Godamn social sciences is such BULLSHIT. The more I read the less I believe in any "studies" finding's. Seriously fucking ridonculous.

 

[TradeNurkicNow]

I've been reading my balls off all weekend. Godamn social sciences is such BULLSHIT. The more I read the less I believe in any "studies" finding's. Seriously fucking ridonculous.

It's all subjective maaaaaaaan. You can't like, FIND findings, brah. That means that like, it was lost, which means that you're just imposing your worldview an shit duuude. Heavy.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

I gather you're a frat guy? My friends and I have found that the best response is to just confidently say a random name. "Oh, I'm George's friend" and you can tell they're pretty sure its bullshit but they still go back into the hallway of their house and ask all their roommates if they know a George. It buys you at least 5 minutes so you can go crush ass on a beer or two before they actually kick you out.

But there are definitely way to many people who are dickheads for no reason. Maybe me doing that makes me a dickhead. I would argue that the person asking "who do you know?" at a HUGE fucking party is a dickhead but thats all perspective lol. Lots of guys really go out of their way to be huge assholes which is really annoying. i.e. a huge crowded party and you're bound to bump into some people and they act like they're ready to throw down when your shoulders graze. Its almost like those guys can sniff out the small nice kinda guys because there are two friends in our group who always seem to be targeted who are both pretty small guys and definitely not fighting types. Of course if anyone else is there and tells him "I think I touched your shoulder too you wanna step out" he'll always act like he was personally snubbed by the other guy and that he has some beef with the other guy.

Its funny too when a frat guy is acting a fool and kind of implicates that any of his frat brothers will be there to back him up after hes started shit but as it gets closer and closer to a real altercation it becomes more and more obvious that his "brothers" aren't going to back him up AT ALL and whoever hes instigating with's friends are ready to go.

I've been reading my balls off all weekend. Godamn social sciences is such BULLSHIT. The more I read the less I believe in any "studies" finding's. Seriously fucking ridonculous.

Nah, I'm not a frat guy. I don't go to college. I'm in the same boat as you.

There is always this one guy in our group who gets picked on by the 'roid heads. Funny thing is, he is a fourth degree blackbelt in Taekwondo. Luckily nothing ever comes of it.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

In my experience frat parties were only good freshman year.

You get tired of the same shit. After that you hit the bars for college night and specific sorority mixers

X

100% agreed.

 

[Eastoff]

I gather you're a frat guy? My friends and I have found that the best response is to just confidently say a random name. "Oh, I'm George's friend" and you can tell they're pretty sure its bullshit but they still go back into the hallway of their house and ask all their roommates if they know a George. It buys you at least 5 minutes so you can go crush ass on a beer or two before they actually kick you out.

But there are definitely way to many people who are dickheads for no reason. Maybe me doing that makes me a dickhead. I would argue that the person asking "who do you know?" at a HUGE fucking party is a dickhead but thats all perspective lol. Lots of guys really go out of their way to be huge assholes which is really annoying. i.e. a huge crowded party and you're bound to bump into some people and they act like they're ready to throw down when your shoulders graze. Its almost like those guys can sniff out the small nice kinda guys because there are two friends in our group who always seem to be targeted who are both pretty small guys and definitely not fighting types. Of course if anyone else is there and tells him "I think I touched your shoulder too you wanna step out" he'll always act like he was personally snubbed by the other guy and that he has some beef with the other guy.

Its funny too when a frat guy is acting a fool and kind of implicates that any of his frat brothers will be there to back him up after hes started shit but as it gets closer and closer to a real altercation it becomes more and more obvious that his "brothers" aren't going to back him up AT ALL and whoever hes instigating with's friends are ready to go.

I've been reading my balls off all weekend. Godamn social sciences is such BULLSHIT. The more I read the less I believe in any "studies" finding's. Seriously fucking ridonculous.

I would wager they don't want to share "their pussy" at the party. Also yes, the hard sciences are called hard science not because they are super difficult or anything, but because they have hard evidence.

 

[Eastoff]

There is always this one guy in our group who gets picked on by the 'roid heads. Funny thing is, he is a fourth degree blackbelt in Taekwondo. Sadly nothing ever comes of it.

FTFY

 

[Run BJM]

FTFY

Wtf is this.

I would wager they don't want to share "their pussy" at the party. Also yes, the hard sciences are called hard science not because they are super difficult or anything, but because they have hard evidence.

Yeah its a variety of things. Frat guys specifically obviously don't want a bunch of dudes running around because it kills any shot they have. Also they like to feel superior and half of them are pretty fuggin dorky and you can tell the other half of the guys wouldn't ever hang out with them in real life. Lots of said assholes are just random party goers, not even owners of the house. Trying to look badass, again for any number of reasons. I get why they do it, they're just assholes.

 

[MickZagger]

I never did the frat thing. But, a lot of my friends did. I have gone and visited frats at WSU, UW, OSU and University of Colorado. Boy, can I tell you the concept of frats and what frats are all about is so stupid. The lingo, the way they party and act is just beyond me. However, all my friends who were in one loved it and made great friendships, so who knows.

My cousin who went to Colorado grew up the only boy with 5 sisters and he was basically in the middle. So, he definitely gravitated towards the frat life because I think he wanted some kind of 'brotherhood'.

 

[NJNetz]

Most of my classes are bullshit.

And I might pledge this semester.

 

[Run BJM]

Most of my classes are bullshit.

And I might pledge this semester.

Frat scene here at UCSC is a lot different than most places but you should ask around a lot before pledging. While many people do pledge and basically the frat becomes their social circle I know a lot who pledge, put up with bitch work for the whole quarter/semester and sooner or later realize they hate everyone and everything about the frat and less than a year later they're not involved with it in any way shape or form. Not to mention people who are well connected (small minority) can get into frat parties and shit regardless just because they're friends with a lot of the people in the frats. I'm not well connected AT ALL but I do know a few guys in a particular frat that is fairly lax about letting people into parties so I get some party action that way (its a Latino frat though and I look Latino so that helps me get through with no questions asked). At least ask people what kind of bitch work you've gotta do and what the frat is like after you get in and find one that suits you.

Also start drinking a lot because if you're a lightweight you'll be subject to cruel pranks when you pass out that often border on gayness lol.

 

[maxiep]

Frat scene here at UCSC is a lot different than most places but you should ask around a lot before pledging. While many people do pledge and basically the frat becomes their social circle I know a lot who pledge, put up with bitch work for the whole quarter/semester and sooner or later realize they hate everyone and everything about the frat and less than a year later they're not involved with it in any way shape or form. Not to mention people who are well connected (small minority) can get into frat parties and shit regardless just because they're friends with a lot of the people in the frats. I'm not well connected AT ALL but I do know a few guys in a particular frat that is fairly lax about letting people into parties so I get some party action that way (its a Latino frat though and I look Latino so that helps me get through with no questions asked). At least ask people what kind of bitch work you've gotta do and what the frat is like after you get in and find one that suits you.

Also start drinking a lot because if you're a lightweight you'll be subject to cruel pranks when you pass out that often border on gayness lol.

I can remember pledging. The fraternity I chose decided to take one person from each social group that came by the house. They thought it was the best way to build unity around the fraternity. I can remember standing in a line looking left and right saying to myself, "I don't really like any of these other pledges and the brothers I like are going to be gone in a year or two." So I depledged.

 

[PapaG]

In hoc signo vinces

I liked my frat. We had about 130 members, which was great, because I didn't feel the need to be "friends" with everyone, or even really associate with them all. Still, of my close friends at this point in my life (mid-30s), at least half of them are from my fraternity, and a bunch of us still get together to go to Vegas, or Phoenix for golf, or Portland for the Brew Fest, etc. I can certainly see why people would dislike the concepts of fraternities, and I wasn't always in agreement with how ours operated, but for me, on the whole, it enhanced my undergrad experience, IMO. Lots of chicks, intramural sports, friends in the same major to take notes on days when somebody didn't want to go to a class.

This was in the mid-90s, though, and talking to some current members of my fraternity, things are a lot less fun these days, primarily because of liability concerns that have escalated the cost of insuring the house.

 

[maxiep]

At my school, roughly 85% of the men pledged a fraternity and 50% of the women pledged a sorority. I loved them. They hosted parties, everyone had access to a 24 hour tap (you knew someone in every fraternity) and there were a lot of inter-fraternal competitions. The Phi Tau Run 'n' Chug being my favorite.

Papa G, is that Sigma Chi?

 

[Eastoff]

In hoc signo vinces

I liked my frat. We had about 130 members, which was great, because I didn't feel the need to be "friends" with everyone, or even really associate with them all. Still, of my close friends at this point in my life (mid-30s), at least half of them are from my fraternity, and a bunch of us still get together to go to Vegas, or Phoenix for golf, or Portland for the Brew Fest, etc. I can certainly see why people would dislike the concepts of fraternities, and I wasn't always in agreement with how ours operated, but for me, on the whole, it enhanced my undergrad experience, IMO. Lots of chicks, intramural sports, friends in the same major to take notes on days when somebody didn't want to go to a class.

This was in the mid-90s, though, and talking to some current members of my fraternity, things are a lot less fun these days, primarily because of liability concerns that have escalated the cost of insuring the house.

You were in a Frat? I never would have guessed.

 

[PapaG]

At my school, roughly 85% of the men pledged a fraternity and 50% of the women pledged a sorority. I loved them. They hosted parties, everyone had access to a 24 hour tap (you knew someone in every fraternity) and there were a lot of inter-fraternal competitions. The Phi Tau Run 'n' Chug being my favorite.

Papa G, is that Sigma Chi?

Yep. In hoc, we poke.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Frat guys always gave the best head (no homo).