re: Are you a LSU graduate

Posted by NCTigerFan

North Carolina

Member since Nov 2007

354 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 7:55 pm to Pas Bon

Yes.

1991-1994 B.A. (3.5 years but 4 football seasons)

Then off I went to Berkeley for law school, and I've missed it ever since.

Forever LSU.

Posted by jeepfreak

Back in the BR

Member since Oct 2003

19433 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 7:57 pm to Sal Minio

quote:
went the entire 4 years to LSU?

6-1/2 Baby! Graduated with 161 credit hours.

Posted by Sal Minio

17th Street Canal

Member since Sep 2006

4180 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 9:07 pm to craignettles

Graduate is a singular noun beginning with a consonant. LSU is the adjective. So is it not "a" LSU graduate? Even if I am incorrect, isn't this a bit A N A L ?

Posted by GT

Member since Dec 2003

917 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 10:33 pm to jeepfreak

I have two degrees and spent one year at the Law School between the degrees

Posted by tigerpride78

Member since Nov 2006

133 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 10:48 pm to GT

yes. masters in 1.5 years - Dec 2001
Ph.D in 4.5 years - May 2006

This post was edited on 10/26/08 at 11:17 pm

Posted by holygrale

Gonzales

Member since Oct 2008

1915 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 10:49 pm to pochejp

i'm "AN" LSU GRAD 6.5 years

Posted by ProudLSUMom

Baton Rouge

Member since Sep 2007

3302 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 10:52 pm to Sal Minio

quote:
Graduate is a singular noun beginning with a consonant. LSU is the adjective. So is it not "a" LSU graduate? Even if I am incorrect, isn't this a bit A N A L ?

You are incorrect.

I don't think he is being anal, considering this is a thread about college graduates.

If it were just a normal rant thread then maybe it would be anal!

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Posted by ibldprplgld

Member since Feb 2008

24983 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 11:01 pm to ProudLSUMom

BS Psychology/Business Admin Minor---graduate in May 09---5 yrs bc of

Posted by Sal Minio

17th Street Canal

Member since Sep 2006

4180 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 11:10 pm to ProudLSUMom

I do think stating it correctly merits consideration due to the subject matter. Please explain why it should be an, as I thought the consonant graduate would be preceeded by a, not an?

Posted by Navtiger1

Washington

Member since Aug 2007

3368 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 11:12 pm to Sal Minio

never attended...worked, partied, dated...everything except took classes. But, i grew up on the Tigers and win or lose i will always be a fan.

Posted by ProudLSUMom

Baton Rouge

Member since Sep 2007

3302 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 11:39 pm to Sal Minio

quote:
do think stating it correctly merits consideration due to the subject matter. Please explain why it should be an, as I thought the consonant graduate would be preceeded by a, not an?

"An" should precede LSU because the "L" is pronounced "ell"....a vowel sound, even though "L" is a consonant. Maybe saying it out loud will help.

"A graduate" is correct.

"A LSU graduate" is incorrect.

BTW, I'm only a high school grad.

Posted by TigerBandAlumnus82

Pensacola,FL

Member since Jul 2007

3104 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 11:39 pm to BillyBowlegs

Graduated in Dec of 82.(B.F.A.) Went off and on, both FT and PT from 74-82. Tiger Band 8 freakin seasons. Been a Professional Photographer for 25 years..........

Posted by siliconvalleytiger

Bay Area, CA

Member since Apr 2004

31157 posts

Posted on 10/26/08 at 11:40 pm to ProudLSUMom

Class of 00. Loved LSU but was glad to be done with school...