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ccrunner609;777933 wrote:never hooked up with any students.
Pick6;778167 wrote:Am the first person in my family to go to college..therefore will be the first to get my degree
Pick6;778167 wrote:Am the first person in my family to go to college..therefore will be the first to get my degree
fan_from_texas;777808 wrote:Here's a cool story:
When I was studying for the bar exam, I decided to stop shaving (the law equivalent of the playoff beard). It was not a good look for me. In fact, it was affirmatively a bad look. But I digress--the basic point is that I had a beard that made me look very different than I usually do.
The bar exam is composed of two days, each of which have two sessions that run a little over three hours. Most people are very pressed for time--the content itself isn't so hard, but completing everything within the 3 hours is really tough.
I work fast (queue jokes re Mrs. FFT and her disappointment with me). I finished all four sessions in under an hour each. A few people came up to me at various points and suggested that I take my time more and take it seriously, etc. But whatever--I work fast, and that's just how I roll. Of course, I found out later that I passed with flying colors and had room to spare.
Fast forward a few months. I had shaved and started working, so I looked completely different (fuzzy beard + jeans to clean shaven with a suit). I was at the swearing-in ceremony for the bar. We were standing in line to head into the Supreme Court chambers to be sworn in. The people in front of me in line were talking about the bar exam, and the topic came up about that crazy guy with a beard who didn't take the exam seriously. They were laughing about what a moron that guy was and how he clearly failed the bar. Apparently, they didn't recognize the clean-shaven and suited FFT. So I, of course, joined in and helped make fun of that crazy guy with the beard who probably failed the bar.
I would've pointed out to them that it was me, but two things: (1) this was a surreal, only-in-the-movies experience, and it was just too hilarious to let them keep going, and (2) they had just talked about how none of the three had jobs and were really worried about student loans, while I have a pretty solid job at a great firm. I just couldn't be heartless and ruin their fun (and essentially gloat), so I let it go.
Cool story, I know, but also 100% true.
Thread Bomber;777823 wrote:C'mon you can say it...... I'm a closet Democrat!
fan_from_texas;777808 wrote:Here's a cool story:
When I was studying for the bar exam, I decided to stop shaving (the law equivalent of the playoff beard). It was not a good look for me. In fact, it was affirmatively a bad look. But I digress--the basic point is that I had a beard that made me look very different than I usually do.
The bar exam is composed of two days, each of which have two sessions that run a little over three hours. Most people are very pressed for time--the content itself isn't so hard, but completing everything within the 3 hours is really tough.
I work fast (queue jokes re Mrs. FFT and her disappointment with me). I finished all four sessions in under an hour each. A few people came up to me at various points and suggested that I take my time more and take it seriously, etc. But whatever--I work fast, and that's just how I roll. Of course, I found out later that I passed with flying colors and had room to spare.
Fast forward a few months. I had shaved and started working, so I looked completely different (fuzzy beard + jeans to clean shaven with a suit). I was at the swearing-in ceremony for the bar. We were standing in line to head into the Supreme Court chambers to be sworn in. The people in front of me in line were talking about the bar exam, and the topic came up about that crazy guy with a beard who didn't take the exam seriously. They were laughing about what a moron that guy was and how he clearly failed the bar. Apparently, they didn't recognize the clean-shaven and suited FFT. So I, of course, joined in and helped make fun of that crazy guy with the beard who probably failed the bar.
I would've pointed out to them that it was me, but two things: (1) this was a surreal, only-in-the-movies experience, and it was just too hilarious to let them keep going, and (2) they had just talked about how none of the three had jobs and were really worried about student loans, while I have a pretty solid job at a great firm. I just couldn't be heartless and ruin their fun (and essentially gloat), so I let it go.
Cool story, I know, but also 100% true.
Belly35;778201 wrote:... so I could have a little Democrat ……………
Not sure exactly what your meaning. I have 2 years left. Ive already accumulated about 30k in debt im not going to drop out or something. I do have a sister graduating high school this year though so there is a possibility she could get her associates before i get my bachelors. However i dont see her taking a full load or passing all of her classes. She doesnt have the smarts or the work ethic i have.sherm03;778169 wrote:Not necessarily. I was the first of my siblings to go to college. Was graduating high school as my sister was getting in to high school. She graduated college Saturday, and I am not close to getting my dregree yet.
Don't count your chickens, man.
Pick6;778291 wrote:Not sure exactly what your meaning. I have 2 years left. Ive already accumulated about 30k in debt im not going to drop out or something. I do have a sister graduating high school this year though so there is a possibility she could get her associates before i get my bachelors. However i dont see her taking a full load or passing all of her classes. She doesnt have the smarts or the work ethic i have.
Pick6;778291 wrote:Not sure exactly what your meaning. I have 2 years left. Ive already accumulated about 30k in debt im not going to drop out or something. I do have a sister graduating high school this year though so there is a possibility she could get her associates before i get my bachelors. However i dont see her taking a full load or passing all of her classes. She doesnt have the smarts or the work ethic i have.
Yes, but when will you get your dregree?Pick6;778167 wrote:Am the first person in my family to go to college..therefore will be the first to get my degree
Great! but do you have all of your teef?justincredible;778168 wrote:I was the first of my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and 1st cousins to get my bachelors degree. Had an aunt and uncle get an associates before me but I was the first to go to a four year school.
Speedofsand;778693 wrote:When I was 15 I rode my skateboard down this hill at Burr Oak State Park.
GoChiefs;778709 wrote:Dow Lake?
justincredible;778168 wrote:I was the first of my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and 1st cousins to get my bachelors degree. Had an aunt and uncle get an associates before me but I was the first to go to a four year school.
Thread Bomber;778489 wrote:Great! but do you have all of your teef?
Commander of Awesome;778731 wrote:lol
Speedofsand;778693 wrote: When I was 15 I rode my skateboard down this hill at Burr Oak State Park.
justincredible;778736 wrote:oh?
Commander of Awesome;778748 wrote:yeah
