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Topic: College Orientation
Ares
posted 08-27-2003 12:28:01 PM
So, I went yesterday. Kindof.. Scary.. O_O Sooo many people... ._.;;; And I'm the youngest.. The average age at Sheridan is between 23-26. I went to the first sortof "welcome" meeting for the School of Animation, arts and design.. Boooring. Thankfully it only lasted 15minutes or so. Then it was the workshops... Which I skipped.

Found my friend again (he went to the business part) and looked around. Found all of my classrooms but one! It goes from A110 to A113...My class room is A112. ¬¬;

Got my art kit... It's a HUGE satchel filled with stuff.. It weighs over 30lbs... It nearly killed me. Probably over $500 worth of stuff.

I got lost. Found my way back to "The Scaet". The Scaet is pretty much where all of the animation stuff is. It's a pretty neat school.. but soo big.. 9000 students.. I'm use to 950.. O_O;;

The train/bus rides take about 45mins-60mins. And like $20 a day. Blah.. I have to wake up at like 5am Mon and Wed.. :/ But I don't start till wed. next week. I'm scared.. ._.;;;; I'm far too shy so it's hard for me to make friends. People think I'm either cold or snobby.. I'm not. ;.; Please be my friend?

Sean
posted 08-27-2003 01:03:30 PM
Holy shit, that's a lot of semicolons.
A Kansas City Shuffle is when everybody looks right, you go left.

It's not something people hear about.

JooJooFlop
Hungry Hungry Hippo
posted 08-27-2003 01:04:39 PM
She must have a little programmer's blood in her.
I don't know how to be sexy. If I catch a girl looking at me and our eyes lock, I panic and open mine wider. Then I lick my lips and rub my genitals. And mouth the words "You're dead."
Ares
posted 08-27-2003 01:06:57 PM
Semi-colons own all!!! ^.^;;;;;;;; Rawr

Edit: BTW Sean, your current icon owns all. I love that movie.

[ 08-27-2003: Message edited by: Ares ]

Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 08-27-2003 01:08:11 PM
How can two things own all?

Unless they timeshare.

JooJooFlop
Hungry Hungry Hippo
posted 08-27-2003 01:09:31 PM
quote:
Gikkwiny had this to say about Jimmy Carter:
How can two things own all?

Unless they timeshare.


Or they're partners in crime.

I don't know how to be sexy. If I catch a girl looking at me and our eyes lock, I panic and open mine wider. Then I lick my lips and rub my genitals. And mouth the words "You're dead."
Addy
posted 08-27-2003 01:12:23 PM
quote:
Ares had this to say about Pirotess:
I'm far too shy so it's hard for me to make friends.

Girl, I know exactly how that feels. But you'll do fine your first day of college, trust me. I was nervous as well, because I didn't have any friends in my classes (well, I thought I didn't, have one in Calc), and I'm about as shy as someone can get when it comes to dealing with new folks. First day rolls by, and I'm already getting along great with my classmates. Just walk into class with a smile on your face, offer the next shy person a seat next to you. Introduce yourself, ask how they're first day has been so far if it's a later class, or what classes they have next. Easy way to strike up a conversation. Plus you have the advantage of being in specialized classes (art and whatnot~). We don't talk at all, but from what I've seen on the boards at least, you're a very impressive, kind person with a nice sense of humor. Don't be afraid to show that side in class.

Ares
posted 08-27-2003 01:26:15 PM
quote:
Addy had this to say about Optimus Prime:
Girl, I know exactly how that feels. But you'll do fine your first day of college, trust me. I was nervous as well, because I didn't have any friends in my classes (well, I thought I didn't, have one in Calc), and I'm about as shy as someone can get when it comes to dealing with new folks. First day rolls by, and I'm already getting along great with my classmates. Just walk into class with a smile on your face, offer the next shy person a seat next to you. Introduce yourself, ask how they're first day has been so far if it's a later class, or what classes they have next. Easy way to strike up a conversation. Plus you have the advantage of being in specialized classes (art and whatnot~). We don't talk at all, but from what I've seen on the boards at least, you're a very impressive, kind person with a nice sense of humor. Don't be afraid to show that side in class.


Thanks Addy! I'll try

Mr. Crabs
Pancake
posted 08-27-2003 01:53:12 PM
The advice Addy gave is right on the money. Remember Ares, you're not alone in feeling scared about college. Most of your classmates are probably worrying about the same things you are. I was really scared my first year in college but I ending up making a lot of close friends. Its not that hard, believe me!
There's a King on a throne with his eyes torn out.
There's a Blind Man looking for a shadow of doubt.
There's a Rich Man sleeping on a golden bed.
There's a Skeleton choking on a crust of bread.
Densetsu
NOT DRYSART
posted 08-27-2003 02:09:27 PM
I wasn't scared my first year of college. But then, I didn't make any friends, either. I just went into class, sat down, and did my thing, then left.


I am a pathetic little man.

I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster, drank piña coladas. At sunset, we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. Why couldn't I get that day over, and over?
very important poster
a sweet title
posted 08-27-2003 03:25:28 PM
Just do what I do.

Walk into class like you're the best thing that ever happened to humanity.

Actually, that may not work as well for a chick...but you'll do fine either way. I've never met anyone who didn't do at least okay unless they got into the "i hate everybody and they hate me" groove, which pisses everybody off. Never, ever start accepting that "everybody hates you", because they don't, but they WILL if you start that crap

hey
Mr. Parcelan
posted 08-27-2003 06:28:45 PM
I make tons of friends, and I hate to say it, but I learned everything I need to know about socializing while working at the bar.

I just walk up to people and start talking, but here are some tried and true tactics:

-Go room-hopping. Just walk around and see what's going on.
-Not recommended: Have a cigarette or a cigar or a pipe and go out and mingle with a few smokers.
-And, interestingly enough, the phrase: "Hay guys, what's going on?" is a very good way of meeting people.

Holden
French Cocksucker
posted 08-27-2003 06:32:52 PM
What is this face doing?:

._.;;;


"America is dumb, it's like a dumb puppy that has big teeth that can bite and hurt you..."
Ragabash
Pancake
posted 08-27-2003 06:34:11 PM
sweating
Feed my hungry soul.
Elvish Crack Piper
Murder is justified so long as people believe in something different than you do
posted 08-27-2003 06:35:10 PM
getting punched in the left side of the face.
(Insert Funny Phrase Here)
Ares
posted 08-28-2003 11:47:32 AM

My art kit. X_X My dad believes it weighs well over 40lbs now

Katrinity
Cookie Goddess!
posted 08-28-2003 11:50:13 AM
Darn...that is a good bit.
Cookie Goddess Supreme
Furry Kitsune of Power!
Pouncer of the 12th degree!
"Cxularath ftombn gonoragh pv'iornw hqxoxon targh!"
Translated: "Sell your soul for a cookie?"
Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 08-28-2003 02:56:34 PM
im meeting quite a few people at the University Center (Its, well...like where the cafeteria and game room and stuff is) at my school. Just randomly sit down at a table where someone is sitting alone and start talkin. Hard to do for me at first as I'm shy, but then you just start talkin and talkin.
very important poster
a sweet title
posted 08-28-2003 05:15:53 PM
quote:
From the book of Mr. Parcelan, chapter 3, verse 16:
I make tons of friends, and I hate to say it, but I learned everything I need to know about socializing while working at the bar.

I just walk up to people and start talking, but here are some tried and true tactics:

-Go room-hopping. Just walk around and see what's going on.
-Not recommended: Have a cigarette or a cigar or a pipe and go out and mingle with a few smokers.
-And, interestingly enough, the phrase: "Hay guys, what's going on?" is a very good way of meeting people.


Definitely some good tips there.

hey
Maradon!
posted 08-28-2003 08:47:46 PM
"Orientation" is such a wierd word.

When I first heard it when I was a kid, I thought it meant to turn someone japanese.

Ace in the Spade
Pancake
posted 08-28-2003 08:55:38 PM
First day of class, just talk to poeple. Everyone is super nervous and wanting to make friends. It starts wearign off after like the first week, but just keep talking to people. Even if your shy, make yourself go up to people and introduce yourself. I know it can be hard but if you make yourself do it, you'll meet so many new people. Don't let shyness hold you back from oppotunities and possible bestest buddies. Just remember to smile, be nice, and have all the fun you can.
Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken.
Kermitov
Pancake
posted 08-29-2003 12:42:41 PM
quote:
Gikkwiny had this to say about (_|_):
How can two things own all?

Unless they timeshare.



they don't actually own they lease all.


Oh! and try going INTO room 110, 111 and 112 might be smaller rooms inside it.

[ 08-29-2003: Message edited by: Kermitov ]

leckzilla!
Squeak!
posted 08-29-2003 06:00:00 PM
And the sucky thing is, if it's anything like my experience on an art & design course, there's stuff in that kit you will NEVER use. Had to carry a massive box around during the first year of college.

Edit: in my experience, French curves are the most useless thing ever.

[ 08-29-2003: Message edited by: leckzilla! ]

Paccione
Pancake
posted 08-29-2003 06:13:14 PM
Some Frenchies look good with curves
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