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re: Anyone Feel Like College Students Are Coddled These Days?
Posted on 10/24/21 at 7:25 pm to pelicansfan123
Posted on 10/24/21 at 7:25 pm to pelicansfan123
I would refer to it more as an extended problem of delayed adolescence than coddling. But the two are likely somewhat related as well
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Posted on 10/24/21 at 7:29 pm to pelicansfan123
Those that can’t do, teach. I have found this to be especially true in the STEM field, and then there is a whole new level of woke, meaningless classes that are taught to brain dead kids. No wonder so many males are opting out of college.
This post was edited on 10/24/21 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 10/24/21 at 7:35 pm to pelicansfan123
quote:Don't know if we had advisors in the late 70's. I never met one.
In undergrad, I occasionally saw my advisor
Posted on 10/24/21 at 7:40 pm to Doctor Strangelove
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No wonder so many males are opting out of college.
College 2008-2011, law school 2011-2014, currently work in corporate transactional law. I remember some “character” professors (Kerry Sauley!), but can honestly say very little of what I learned in higher ed was useful, memorable, or relevant to my career. Of the ~$80k I spent at LSU, I really don’t think I got my money’s worth. The majority of my education came from good parents and learning on the job. If I was an 18 year old now, I would absolutely not go down the same path.
Maybe I just did college/law school totally wrong haha
This post was edited on 10/24/21 at 7:41 pm
Posted on 10/24/21 at 7:41 pm to pelicansfan123
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Does anyone else share these feelings?
It’s kids of every age, not just college. Baby boomers grew up with tough childhoods and started the live free life, which resulted in lots of divorces. Their children often had split households and not perfect childhoods. They have decided to place the child first, which has led to a lot of them being coddled and have things given to them. I suspect this generations will in turn have fewer children when they grow older, with many choosing not to have any children because they are so self-involved and incapable of responsibilities of family.
Posted on 10/24/21 at 7:46 pm to pelicansfan123
It’s not affordable to pay for college with a part time job, so few college students work, these days.
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:00 pm to pelicansfan123
Yes, needed their asses beat more as children. frick time out parenting.
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:04 pm to pelicansfan123
Yeah, but I also hated needing to schedule appointments to schedule.
I can read a degree audit.
But we’ve taught people to place blame on others. Had a conversation with someone blaming racism on why a young black male may take the wrong class in college or get steered wrong in their degree. But everyone at lsu when I was there still had the paper back course catalogue they could have opened and read.
I can read a degree audit.
But we’ve taught people to place blame on others. Had a conversation with someone blaming racism on why a young black male may take the wrong class in college or get steered wrong in their degree. But everyone at lsu when I was there still had the paper back course catalogue they could have opened and read.
This post was edited on 10/24/21 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:12 pm to dgnx6
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Yeah, but I also hated needing to schedule appointments to schedule.
I can read a degree audit.
But we’ve taught people to place blame on others. Had a conversation with someone blaming racism on why a young black male may take the wrong class in college or get steered wrong in their degree. But everyone at lsu when I was there still had the paper back course catalogue they could have opened and read.
That's a great point. Not at my undergrad, but at the institution (and specifically at the college) I'm working at now, the kids are required to meet with an advisor every semester.
I understand it's to make sure the students stay on track with their degree, but as you stated, everyone has the requirements. If you miss a class, yes the advisor is partially at fault, but the ultimate blame (in my opinion) is on you as a student for making sure that everything you need to do is getting done.
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:14 pm to Boring
I mean nobody goes to college for the education.
It's a signalling mechanism - it tells people that you were good enough to work for 4 years and graduate. When most of the country doesn't have a college degree, it's a signal that you were good enough to get one. Employers like to hire college graduates, which is why many young people go to college.
If it were possible to get high-earning jobs without going to college, I think more people wouldn't go. I'm not the kind of guy who likes 'hand' work - I want to work in an office and that kind of job requires a degree if I want to be more than a secretary.
People go to Harvard because they get to network, meet with other rich people, and then get a degree that signals that they went to Harvard.
Everybody forgets what they learnt in college. It's not important.
It's a signalling mechanism - it tells people that you were good enough to work for 4 years and graduate. When most of the country doesn't have a college degree, it's a signal that you were good enough to get one. Employers like to hire college graduates, which is why many young people go to college.
If it were possible to get high-earning jobs without going to college, I think more people wouldn't go. I'm not the kind of guy who likes 'hand' work - I want to work in an office and that kind of job requires a degree if I want to be more than a secretary.
People go to Harvard because they get to network, meet with other rich people, and then get a degree that signals that they went to Harvard.
Everybody forgets what they learnt in college. It's not important.
This post was edited on 10/24/21 at 8:16 pm
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:19 pm to pelicansfan123
I’m a college student and a white liberal. My dad is 74 and took on a 2nd job to help supply me with food and PlayStation games. I don’t think y’all realize how hard my dad has to work so I am definitely not “coddled”
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:21 pm to Boring
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Maybe it’s because I’m just getting older, but they didn’t seem like college students of yore
When I was a kid if I complained that a teacher offended me I was told to shut the frick up and move on.
Now a days for an unfounded accusation they kill that teacher’s first born live on CNN and then hang the teacher in public for micro aggressions.
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:21 pm to pelicansfan123
College students are 18-22years olds. That's nothing. I can't believe we let kids rule an entire house. Someone will make a very bad decision and everyone gets screwed. That stuff is beyond dumb. No one is fully mature in college. Scientific studies that you can look up on your own.
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:26 pm to fallguy_1978
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don't ever remember talking to an academic advisor in college.
I thought the exact same thing after reading the OP
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:30 pm to adp
quote:Girls basically wear pajamas to class at the college I drive by every day.
No one is fully mature in college
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:31 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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it took me five years to graduate
Seems to me that you left some fun on the table by getting it done so quickly.
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:32 pm to pelicansfan123
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:34 pm to LSUgusto
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Girls basically wear pajamas to class at the college I drive by every day.
Pajamas are comfy and nobody cares. Are you expecting them to wear a blouse and shirt?
As you get older, you realize that people don't really care so I'd rather wear something comfortable.
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:36 pm to LSUgusto
quote:Wait... the kind with lace or the kind with footies?
Girls basically wear pajamas to class at the college I drive by every day.
Your answer is going to greatly affect how I feel about your statement and whether or not I'm going to need the address of the college to witness this affront for myself.
Posted on 10/24/21 at 8:58 pm to fallguy_1978
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I don't ever remember talking to an academic advisor in college
I did, but he was worthless. I had figured out how to take my classes so I could get my bachelors in two years and the jerk wouldn’t sign off on it unless I joined his honors program
I also wore pajama pants to class
ETA: as for now - yes I think they’re coddled - I get an email from LSU about everything - I don’t need to check my kid’s midterm grades or log onto the seminar to learn how to schedule classes
This post was edited on 10/24/21 at 9:00 pm
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