To those leaving the nest (to college) soon:

[Tolgak 0]

While there are likely very few of you on this forum:

Do well in class, get a job, socialize as much as possible, jump often, and be bold and suave for the women! (To women: be a bit more open and friendly to guys, damnit!)

All of us who have gone through or are still in college have made many mistakes that can't easily be remedied without significant time and/or money commitments. I want all of you to know that confidence, patience, and a little impulsiveness can get you a long way in all of your pursuits. It's really that simple to be ready to embrace the experience.

I bid all of you a good first year in school.

Dropzones are terrible places for inspiration. What does one think when one looks up for a sign only to see a bunch of people falling?

[kallend 2,106]

I would add GO TO CLASS.

We did a survey of grades vs class attendance rate for freshmen. The correlation was way better than anyone expected.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[lolimfalling 0]

really? way better that expected? who on earth wouldve guessed that those who actually go to class get better grades.

[kallend 2,106]

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really? way better that expected? who on earth wouldve guessed that those who actually go to class get better grades.

I wrote that the correlation was better than expected. I did NOT write that we expected no correlation. (Reading 101 can help you)

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[lolimfalling 0]

yes i understand what u meant but i dont understand why u said better than expected. u should expect a strong correlation. if u dont go to class you're not going to do well in it, its that simple.

[cocheese 0]

my 2 cents:

1) Buy the good can opener. Not the cheap one.
2) Empty the bong water after each use.

[wmw999 2,541]

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if u dont go to class you're not going to do well in it, its that simple.

I daresay that most students who skip lots of classes figure they can get away with it -- that's why they do.

I'm guessing that even students who could be expected to do well in a class without attending (I had two of those in college) can expect to do significantly better if they do attend.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[shropshire 0]

The problem with not having kids....... you don't get the pleasure of kicking their butts out of the house at 18.... shame

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Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[mtbriles 0]

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While there are likely very few of you on this forum:

Do well in class, get a job, socialize as much as possible, jump often, and be bold and suave for the women! (To women: be a bit more open and friendly to guys, damnit!)

All of us who have gone through or are still in college have made many mistakes that can't easily be remedied without significant time and/or money commitments. I want all of you to know that confidence, patience, and a little impulsiveness can get you a long way in all of your pursuits. It's really that simple to be ready to embrace the experience.

I bid all of you a good first year in school.

What about those of us who should be going to school this fall but cant afford it just yet?
Any advice?

Briles

Why not?
My direction in life is up...then down again REALLY REALLY FAST!!!
Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D.S. #55

[skydiverbry 0]

Well thank you.
I left the "nest"almost 30 years ago and will be going back to school again...so this time I have some advice to follow.
{Be bold and sauve for the women}

The rest I've got down pat
Bry

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Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!!

D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver)

[skydiverbry 0]

SKYDIVE!!!
You picked it over school so you better get your"A" here soon

Bry

See ya at the bridge

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Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!!

D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver)

[mtbriles 0]

haha ill through you off that damn bridge...

Why not?
My direction in life is up...then down again REALLY REALLY FAST!!!
Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
D.S. #55

[skydiverbry 0]

Ya,but at least I'll know how to fly my canopy

Get you "A" already and then come and see me after about 500 jumps and we'll talk

Bry

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Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!!

D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver)

[popsjumper 2]

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haha ill through you off that damn bridge...

Maybe some of us should forget college and go back to high school.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[popsjumper 2]

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really? way better that expected? who on earth wouldve guessed that those who actually go to class get better grades.

I wrote that the correlation was better than expected. I did NOT write that we expected no correlation. (Reading 101 can help you)

I guess my reading comprehension needs work, too. I didn't see where HE said anything about you expecting no correlation.


Just what was your expectation going in...how far away from 1? And what was the final tally? 1? .95? .51?


Anyway, who paid for that "study/waste of time investigation"?

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239