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Post by wang pu on Sept 7, 2006 16:17:06 GMT -5
Some people may also think that Stanford's academic reputation is a bit overwhelming. I don't know if I would be able to handle being in a college class where everyone was in the top 1.5% of their high school class. Or maybe I am just an underachiver. Yeah, I think that is it, underachiver, definately. I hear the spelling class is especially difficult. The very reason why I never went to Stanford!
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Post by Wolfgang on Sept 7, 2006 16:22:03 GMT -5
I would like to bring up Three (3) Universal Truths:
1. Most students end up changing majors. 2. Most people in the U.S.A. end up changing professions/careers. 3. Most college grads end up in a field unrelated to their major field of study.
When I say "Most," I can't quantify it precisely. Studies have been done. The percentages vary. But they are significantly high.
So, let's consider each Truth:
1. Most students end up changing majors.
High schoolers would be wise to choose a college that is big enough and diverse enough in its academic offerings so that if/when the student changes his/her mind (...and it is inevitable), that new major will be available at his/her college. And you're better off if you attend a school which has many different highly reputable departments. I'd hate to start off at UH as a marine biology major and then change to math. That would be a nightmare.
2. Most people in the U.S.A. end up changing professions/careers.
I know a Stanford bioengineering graduate who worked in his chosen field for a number of years and then quit, to pursue a career in real estate. That Stanford degree is now, essentially, worthless. He was my real estate agent. Many times, it almost doesn't matter where you got your degree.
3. Most college grads end up in a field unrelated to their major field of study.
You know the classic stories: psych or poli sci or history or medieval studies major goes to Business School or Law School to either work in upper management at a company or be an attorney. In that case, it does not matter where you got your degree so long as: (a) you got good grades, (b) you did well on your LSAT, and (c) you offer something, some diversity to the table at the Bus School or Law School you are applying to. Shoot, being a graduate of the University of Hawaii would probably be a plus because you might stand out more than the other applicants in the pool.
These are Three (3) Universal Truths only because I say they are.
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Post by Wolfgang on Sept 7, 2006 16:28:47 GMT -5
Also, often, the academics won't matter if you're a college athlete. Many times, students cannot major in certain fields because they conflict with their volleyball schedules. It just won't happen. A lab or a certain crucial course will only be available in the Fall, for example, and there's no way, with the hectic volleyball schedule, these kids can take those courses.
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Post by pineapple on Sept 7, 2006 16:28:59 GMT -5
All of the research science criteria is fine and dandy for the 2% of the college-bound young people who want to study and pursue their life passion, but for the other 98% of us who want a college degree as a vehicle to pursue a better job/career...let's see...this may be a stretch....but I'm thinking.... Stanford degree + alumni network + reputation > UH degree + alumni network + reputation Someone accused me of being a math major. Couldn't be farther from the truth. I got dual degrees from UH - BFA in modern dance, and BA in Recreation Science/PE. I now a really nice living as a blackjack dealer at an Indian casino here in the Central Valley of California. You just never know. What a coup by UH!
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Post by Wolfgang on Sept 7, 2006 16:29:58 GMT -5
So, if you're a college athlete, SCREW the academics, man!!
Go for the best college experience! Go Big Ten or SEC or ACC or Big XII!! Woo HOO!!
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Post by dorothymantooth on Sept 7, 2006 16:30:42 GMT -5
Have had several players in pre-med at major universities. They usually schedule specific lab oriented classes in the spring and practice early morning to accommodate.
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Post by JT on Sept 7, 2006 18:38:27 GMT -5
You do know IB that it would be an NCAa recruiting violation for you to even talk to her while she was on a visit don't you??? Or do the UH fans really give a hoot about the NCAA rules? Why? If you are a representative of athletic interest... (As an aside, if you ever were a "representative of athletic interests" for a school, you always will be one. It's a lifelong label, and can't be erased, even by the University disavowing all knowledge of you, and returning your money.) ...then you are allowed to say "Hi" or the equivalent ("incidental contact") if you meet a potential student athlete in the normal course of the day, off campus. NCAA rule 13.1.2.2 (g) -- General ExceptionsOn the other hand, if the potential student athlete is on a recruiting visit, you aren't supposed to say anything to him or her. The reason for all this is that (if the prospect is not on an official recruiting visit) by talking to the person, you have turned it into an official "contact", and the university has a set number of those which they can use. If the recruit is already there on an official visit, then the university is using one of its contacts already, but you're not supposed to talk with them (rule 13.01.4) because you don't know all 400 pages of the rules, and might make an improper or unallowed statement.
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Post by dorothymantooth on Sept 7, 2006 19:02:45 GMT -5
ooh, SNAP!
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Post by IdahoBoy on Sept 7, 2006 19:05:44 GMT -5
If you are a representative of athletic interest... Clearly, I'm not, so I'm safe.
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Post by Gelatinous Mass on Sept 8, 2006 13:38:12 GMT -5
Bottom line...Alix is in Texas this weekend and hopefully she has a real good time.
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Post by dishdaball on Sept 8, 2006 14:43:36 GMT -5
yes - and no signs saying "Hook'em Horns Alix!" ;D
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Post by 2c on Sept 8, 2006 14:51:41 GMT -5
yes - and no signs saying "Hooke'em Horns Alix!" ;D I'm guessing the only ones knowing that AK is attending the match is Russ, the Texas staff/players, and those horn fans on this board.
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Post by Keystonekid on Sept 8, 2006 15:27:13 GMT -5
Man the Horns have ALix in for a televised match vs PSU and the Texas/OSU football game. Sorry Hawaii fans!
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Post by Wolfgang on Sept 8, 2006 15:36:40 GMT -5
Wow! Football at Texas! And the giant Godzilla-tron! It's hard to compete against all that Texas has to offer, including a top-notch education.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2006 15:45:03 GMT -5
Wow! Football at Texas! And the giant Godzilla-tron! It's hard to compete against all that Texas has to offer, including a top-notch education. You know I've never understood this. It's not like she's going to be playing football at Texas. Is she a football fan? Does Mack Brown even go to any volleyball games? Maybe it's just me as someone who really doesn't care for football at all. I'm more of a baseball person.
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