I start school at Bowling Green University in two weeks from now. I signed up for 17 credit hours, 5 classes for the semester. My major is international studies and I will be living in a dorm room with a roommate. I was wondering if you guys (current college students, graduates, or those who've long been out) had any advice you could spill on me from one cigar man to another. I'm quite sure I'm ready, but I just figured this would be worth it.
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Advice on Entering Higher Education:
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LilBastage
Meat is murder! Tasty, tasty murder.
Make sure you figure out your "capacity" well before going out drinking. Nobody wants to be the dumbass lying in the middle of the dorm hallway in a pile of their own puke. ALWAYS use protection with the co-eds and especially the locals...
Also, do try to study. College is what YOU make of it. Party your ass off, get laid as much as you can, and keep up with your classes. Do all that and you'll likely look back to college as being some of the best years of your life.
Also, do try to study. College is what YOU make of it. Party your ass off, get laid as much as you can, and keep up with your classes. Do all that and you'll likely look back to college as being some of the best years of your life.
17 hrs your first semester? Man, if I were you, I'd drop it to 12 or so until you get settled. I think too many times High School kids rush into their first semester/year and overwhelm themselves. You'll be away from your parents with nobody really telling you what to do or when to do it. There are way too many distractions at college to bog yourself down at first. Get used to the college thing, then go for it.
Unless of course you, unlike me, have a great study habit and can keep yourself focused. I for some reason tended to roll out of bed 10 minutes before class smelling of alcohol, never did my homework until the last minute, stayed out late drinking, chased tail, skipped classes, etc. College is a great time and will change your life, just don't rush into it.
Oh, good luck!
Unless of course you, unlike me, have a great study habit and can keep yourself focused. I for some reason tended to roll out of bed 10 minutes before class smelling of alcohol, never did my homework until the last minute, stayed out late drinking, chased tail, skipped classes, etc. College is a great time and will change your life, just don't rush into it.
Oh, good luck!
AngryFishH
Official Big Fish
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Seriously, the time I spent in college were some of the greatest memories I reflect on. Some of them even had to be told to me by others, postmortem. My advice is drink heavily, study only when necessary and if you drop the soap blame it on someone else.
Fish
smokelaw1
Cigar Ambassador
Go ahead and drop the soap. College is a great time to experiment.
But really...enjoy it, but do remember why you are there. Good advice above re: co-eds and especially locals...rubbers, man...rubbers.
But really...enjoy it, but do remember why you are there. Good advice above re: co-eds and especially locals...rubbers, man...rubbers.
Mrepp
To boldly troll where no Troll has trolled before
H311oLHD
Active Member
Hey bro,
You're ready to start...dont gimme that crap that you're nervous! I'm currently a Junior at Illinois State University. A few things of advice (some great advice has already been given and SHOULD BE LISTENED TO).
My little list:
1) ENJOY EVERY FU*KING MINUTE. I swear to you that college goes about 50 times faster then High School does. Its because you look forward to the weekends, and the weekends are a 100% blur b/c you've been drinking, then recovering, then drinking again. Make sure you take some time out to take in your surroundings, thank god you had the opportunity to experience such a fun and exciting time.
2) STUDY YOUR ASS OFF. Don't go nuts---GO OUT ON THURSDAY NIGHTS, but dont be the asshole that parties on tuesday night because his favorite TV show is on. Study when you need to study, and have fun when you are done with studying. In college "catching up" on grades is nearly impossible..it only gets harder and harder, so do your very best in your gen-eds b/c the real shit is coming....(i think?)
3) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SPENDING $$! Dont be the asshole that bums smokes (cigarettes when you dont even smoke) or a beer or two. I hate those people and want to beat the shit out of them everytime they ask me, and of course they ahve to turn it on me and make me out to be the bad guy. Also, dont spend your entire bank account in one semester.
4) LEARN TO LOVE BEER......CHEAP BEER. Dont be the girl that needs to get Watermelon flavored Bacardi. Drink a keystone light and enjoy the fact that you can buy about 2 cases for what one bottle of that crap costs.
5) Wear a condom.....for the love of god.
6) Dont pick up girls at a party LOL.
7) I'm done with my rants
Oh wait....
8) Turn your college buddies into cigar smokers...and DO NOT let them smoke Swisher Sweets.
now i'm done :thumbs:
You're ready to start...dont gimme that crap that you're nervous! I'm currently a Junior at Illinois State University. A few things of advice (some great advice has already been given and SHOULD BE LISTENED TO).
My little list:
1) ENJOY EVERY FU*KING MINUTE. I swear to you that college goes about 50 times faster then High School does. Its because you look forward to the weekends, and the weekends are a 100% blur b/c you've been drinking, then recovering, then drinking again. Make sure you take some time out to take in your surroundings, thank god you had the opportunity to experience such a fun and exciting time.
2) STUDY YOUR ASS OFF. Don't go nuts---GO OUT ON THURSDAY NIGHTS, but dont be the asshole that parties on tuesday night because his favorite TV show is on. Study when you need to study, and have fun when you are done with studying. In college "catching up" on grades is nearly impossible..it only gets harder and harder, so do your very best in your gen-eds b/c the real shit is coming....(i think?)
3) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SPENDING $$! Dont be the asshole that bums smokes (cigarettes when you dont even smoke) or a beer or two. I hate those people and want to beat the shit out of them everytime they ask me, and of course they ahve to turn it on me and make me out to be the bad guy. Also, dont spend your entire bank account in one semester.
4) LEARN TO LOVE BEER......CHEAP BEER. Dont be the girl that needs to get Watermelon flavored Bacardi. Drink a keystone light and enjoy the fact that you can buy about 2 cases for what one bottle of that crap costs.
5) Wear a condom.....for the love of god.
6) Dont pick up girls at a party LOL.
7) I'm done with my rants
Oh wait....
8) Turn your college buddies into cigar smokers...and DO NOT let them smoke Swisher Sweets.
now i'm done :thumbs:
That's what a lot of people told me to do. They said that I'm crazy. But, unlike many, I'm not all that interested in crazy parties and getting drunk. Although I'm interested in getting with women, I don't intend to let it eat up my time.
Oh and H311oLHD, don't worry. I'm not nervous one bit. And I've already converted my roomate and my best friend into cigar smokers.
H311oLHD
Active Member
Nice job bro! Just speaking from expierence....17 hours isn't horrible. I've done: 15, 16, 15, 17 so far. 15's a nice number....12 is too little. I'm oging back to 15 for this upcoming semester.
EDIT to add: You might not be itnerested in partying now...but keep an open mind to it....dont be afraid to, I thought I wasn't interested..now i go out 3 times a week. It's nice to take your mind off school work and studying. If you have any Q's or concerns send me a PM bro.
Rodrigo de Jerez
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I am going into my third year at Emory University and have a few pieces of advice that may or may not be worthwhile. I am assuming that your classes are worth 3 credits each, so a seventeen hours course load does not sound like too much. At Emory, my classes are worth four credits, so I only end up taking four classes a semester. Honestly, most people I have known, including myself, really do no better with a reduced course load. Though, that free time did give me a good chance to smoke cigars :laugh:.
As a freshman, you are going to end up meeting people with all sorts of advice about what classes to take and stay away from. The only way you should avoid a professor is if they have a reputation for just being disorganized. There is no reason you should not get a test back before you have to take the next one unless there has been a personal tragedy in the prof's life. Those people who tell you to avoid a class because it is "too hard" are just being lazy. The hardest classes I've taken have also been the most rewarding. A portion of those "hard classes" will not be really hard at all. Sometimes it is just a matter of figuring out the expectations of the professor.
Do not be that guy who has everything figured out. The kids who tell everybody how they are going to spend the rest of his/her respective life just end up annoying others. Whatever plans you have made today will end up changing. As for dorm life, you've just got to live it. In my first two years, I never had a roommate. Over the summer, however, I've had a couple and both have been good guys. In that department, it is all hit and miss. Luckily, if you really do not like who you are living with, they probably do not like you either. Resident Life will probably give you a chance to switch.
As for alcohol consumption, just drink like you want to. I probably drink more frequently than a lot of my friends but I drink less at each sitting. You just have to do what makes you happy. I developed a dislike for Southern Comfort, cheap beer, and hunch punch very early. Make sure to smoke a cigar at the start of every research paper. The creative process really takes off when a cigar and a few cups of coffee are involved. You will probably piss off a few people by enjoying your cigars. In that situation, I let them know I am smoking within college guidelines-- twenty-five feet from the building, et cetera.
Okay, I think that may be it. I am almost sure I have left something out. Peace.
-Mark
P.S. Be nice to the cafeteria staff because they make your food!!! Oh, do not forget to have some fun, too.
smokelaw1
Cigar Ambassador
I look forward to asking you about this quote when I send you a "congratulations on graduating" cigar in 4 years.
insight
Making friends everywhere!
What they all said plus also don't forget why you are there. At least half the people living on my dorm floor freshman year were long gone before graduation because they drank/lazied themselves out of college.
Oh and I can't endorse this: 6) Dont pick up girls at a party LOL.
That sounds like a horribly backwards idea to me.
Also fwiw I did undergrad and grad work in international studies so if you have any questions/need any help/whatever feel free to PM me.
Oh and I can't endorse this: 6) Dont pick up girls at a party LOL.
That sounds like a horribly backwards idea to me.
Also fwiw I did undergrad and grad work in international studies so if you have any questions/need any help/whatever feel free to PM me.
Mrepp
To boldly troll where no Troll has trolled before
Whoa Whoa Whoa, wait a second, whats the point of #5 if your not trying for #6 while enjoying #4?
H311oLHD
Active Member
Whoops, I worded that wrong!!! I meant to say: "Dont try to find a GIRL FRIEND at a party." Too many of my buddies have tried this and they end up being whores, and then cheating on them....if they can be picked up at a party, chances are they can be picked up at a different party when you're not there! If you're only in it for the play...GO FOR IT....and use a condom. :thumbs:
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You're right, it's not horrible.........BUT if it's your first time away with nobody telling you to do your homework or when to go to bed or what to eat, you get the picture.....I think it's a little much "at first". By all means, load up on hours, once you get used to the experience. I saw too many "smart" kids flunk out their first year b/c they tried to do it all and failed.
Mark Twain
Call me Ishmael.
I was a non-traditional student because I went into college without a high school diploma. I enjoyed my time there. I often found it difficult to focus, but I also began to understand that my focus could help me financially. I began to study and I started getting grants and scholarships. This meant more cigar money!
As Brandon said, get yourself a reasonable schedule for the first semester of no more than 12 hours and kick ass in those 4 classes. Push it up to 15 hours and keep it there for as long as you can after the first semester. I don’t know how serious you are about your studies, but if you manage to keep a 3.5 GPA you’ll get several scholarship opportunities. Which means you don’t have to work as hard to pay off loans and, as I’ve said before, this means more cigar money!
Keep away from the fraternities. Get to know some friends. Keep them close and have fun together. Party at each others place. Don’t drive anywhere if you’ve been drinking. Don’t trust your friends to be the designated driver. There are taxis, shuttle services and even free transportation that you can take that the University might provide on peak drinking nights.
You’ll settle into a routine after the first six months or so. I recommend that you take the time required to read and combine it with cigar smoking. There’s nothing like cracking a book and lighting a Churchill for two hours.
As Brandon said, get yourself a reasonable schedule for the first semester of no more than 12 hours and kick ass in those 4 classes. Push it up to 15 hours and keep it there for as long as you can after the first semester. I don’t know how serious you are about your studies, but if you manage to keep a 3.5 GPA you’ll get several scholarship opportunities. Which means you don’t have to work as hard to pay off loans and, as I’ve said before, this means more cigar money!
Keep away from the fraternities. Get to know some friends. Keep them close and have fun together. Party at each others place. Don’t drive anywhere if you’ve been drinking. Don’t trust your friends to be the designated driver. There are taxis, shuttle services and even free transportation that you can take that the University might provide on peak drinking nights.
You’ll settle into a routine after the first six months or so. I recommend that you take the time required to read and combine it with cigar smoking. There’s nothing like cracking a book and lighting a Churchill for two hours.
smokelaw1
Cigar Ambassador
OK, OK, I'll give you 5. (Hell, it took me 5 years and 3 colleges...and gee maw...looks at me now!)