Ranty, you should probably skip

[Giggle Goose]

There is some language in here, so the easily offended among you might want to turn elsewhere.

This class I'm in is pretty small and discussion-based, and it seems to be full of preppy daddy's girls and frat boys who think that college is a kind of fashion show. So not a lot of people really have anything meaningful to share, or if they do, they don't want to. I'll often jump in with some other stuff I've learned. Recently, I told my discussion group I didn't do the reading because I had been busy. This one girl, who always comes decked out in cutesy little hats and other such accessories to make up for her lack of substance, says "Well, we were kind of counting on you to do it. Now we don't have anything to talk about." I told her sorry, but I had other stuff to do so I had to come to class unprepared. Then she snapped "Then maybe you shouldn't be showing off all the time!"

What the fuck is the problem of people like this? People who think they're good-looking and popular can just shit all over someone who wants to do well? I don't have my parents footing the bill for my entire education, so excuse me if I want to get my money's worth, Paris. Next time I'll just count ceiling tiles instead of participating. I'm not a fan of putting myself down, but I'm definitely not as good-looking as Cominatcha or Blas or someone like that. I'm just not in that league and I've accepted it. I don't really know what this has to do with anything, but I just feel that SOME people with good looks think that they can say mean things like that to other people. Not all. Girls like Comi and Blas actually have inner beauty and great personalities, and are secure enough in themselves to not have to put others down. The professor and other students in the class have been taking little jabs at me the whole semester, and I'm sick of it. I thought everyone was supposed to take an active interest in their education. Guess not. I'm also depressed because I have so much fucking work to do that I don't get to go home for my 21st this weekend. I'll have to celebrate later, but when I have two speeches (one in SPANISH without any notes to help me), and a 12 page paper due, certain things have to be put on hold.

PS: This isn't a jab at hot people or anyone else, it's just VENT, ok? I've noticed that a lot of you like to play devil's advocate, but I'll just admit that I'm being a whiny brat , and I know I probably sound irrational. So just save those comments for someone else not so pissy.

[iradney]

*hands over choccie to GiggleGoose*
methinks that deep down inside, PreppyGurl is jealous because she knows that sooner or later, she cant' depend on Mumsy and Daddy or her looks to get her by, and then she'll have to learn a skill. Whereas you have the world at your feet, a veritable smorgasbord of opportunities at your fingertips and a real future.
*HUGS*

[ThePhoneGoddess]

I know exactly how you feel. I paid for my education myself, and now I'm in film school and paying for that as well. I'm exceptionally bright and very well educated, and, well, I love to talk. People always accuse me of being a show off or a know-it-all in my classes. I'm not trying to be, it's just that I love being in class and talking about what we're learning.

The other students have no right to expect you to be more prepared than them, or to carry the class discussion for them. Next time, don't volunteer that you're not prepared. When someone asks you about the material, say 'I haven't formed an opinion yet. What do YOU think about it?' Turn it around and put them on the spot.

[protege]

*hands over choccie to GiggleGoose*
methinks that deep down inside, PreppyGurl is jealous because she knows that sooner or later, she cant' depend on Mumsy and Daddy or her looks to get her by, and then she'll have to learn a skill.

Exactly--sooner the looks and their parents will be gone, and they'll be SOL. They'll be totally out of touch with things, and have no way to get by. Karma's a bitch like that :D

Mooches like that piss me off. Right now, my parents are going through this crap with my brother. Either they've done everything for him, or paid for his way most of his life. Now they're realizing that because my father was unemployed for most of the 1990s...that they have *nothing* put away for retirement, and are now playing "catch up" or at least attempting to.

Even though my brother still lives with them, they've cut him off. That is, he pays them rent, and they no longer pay his bills. And yes, he's whining about it. Or, at least he was until I told him to STFU, since my mortgage payment is roughly 3 times what he gives my parents for rent each month. Oh, and throw in the home/car insurance, electric, gas, water, food, vet bills, and I have a lot of cash going out each month. Needless to say, he shut up after that :devil:

[sportsmom]

I totally feel your pain GG, but the good thing is, that in the end, things like this have a way of sorting themselves out. Honestly, the thing that disturbs me most about the whole thing is that you said your prof has been taking jabs at you, too.

I would ask for a meeting with the professor and the head of the department because his behaviour is out of line and completely unprofessional.

The kids are just that, kids, and they have most likely been coddled and babies their whole lives and are just jealous of the fact that you are a self-sufficient person who is ready to handle life while they are woefully lacking in anything even closely resembling actual life skills.

Hugs, and hoping it will get better soon.

[blas]

Aw Gigglegoose, you make me want to blush.....

Doesn't it suck when you find out that some people honestly never grow out of high school mode :(??

Unfortunately, there really isn't much you can do to get it through these idiots' thick skulls. Most spoiled rotten brats grow up to be worthless adults with nothing to add to society except a "It's all about ME!" attitude.

It's terribly unfortunate that more kids aren't doing what you are, Gigglegoose, and taking school as seriously as you are. If my parents would have offered me money for college, you can bet I'd be trying to get my money's worth. I can't see why these kids can just shamelessly live off of Mommy and Daddy's money and flunk out of college or change their majors several times. Both of my uncles did that, which is a major reason my mother is dead set against giving me money for college (that and she had to pay her own way as well).

The only warm fuzzy feeling I can offer you is just for a moment close your eyes and imagine how things will be in 5 years. Imagine how successful and happy you will be, after acquiring all the skills you have, and how indepedent you will be, vs the Brat Pack.......they'll still be whining to Mommy and Daddy for buying them a new Bentley in the wrong color.

[draftermatt]

I had those people in college classes too. If they ever pulled something like that they would have heard a tirade to end all. I would have asked
1. Why didn't you do it?
2. Why were you expecting me to do all the work?
3. I work xxx number of hours a week, and still come to class prepared 9 times out of 10, what's your excuse.

If they try to argue at that point just tell them to shut the fuck up and go to hell.

[XCashier]

The professor and other students in the class have been taking little jabs at me the whole semester, and I'm sick of it.
:wtf: The PROFESSOR has been abusing you as well?! :mad: That is way out of line. You expect that nonsense from whiny spoiled brat classmates, but not from the teacher. I think you should speak to the school administration about the professor's behavior.

[BookstoreEscapee]

I think PhoneGoddess and draftermatt are right on...this girl basically admitted that she doesn't do s**t because she expects you to carry the discussion. You should call her on it. If that's what she thinks of higher education then she's wasting her time in college.

I wasn't always the most "contributory" person in college, but it was because I was shy, not because I was unprepared (most of the time, anyway). I really appreciated the people who weren't afraid to speak up and say what they think.

(And don't be comparing yourself to all the other girls...you gotta be happy with who you are...I'm no blas or cominatcha, either, but most days I look in the mirror and I can at least find something I'm fairly satisfied with. Be the best you you can be!! /cheerleader)

[Giggle Goose]

Thanks for all your support! I think I'm ok now. My professor has also apologized to me and things have gotten a bit better. :)

[Strikesfirmly]

Why is it the ill-prepared and over-pampered always seem to be the ones who get ahead, whilst giving the rest of us unnecessary grief?

Whiny over-privileged brats like that actually contributed to me losing one of my chances at higher education; around here we usually have to commute to the campuses which is OK if you get into a car pool. I was in two car pools and working in between classes at a McDs not far from the campus to cover commuting costs.

Everything was fine until all of the sudden one day mid-semester the 'preppy' trio of girls decided I wasn't good enough to keep riding with them. I was now missing Tuesday and Thursday classes plus a lab for a Mon-Wed-Fri class. You cannot make up this much class time.

On the advice of a counselor I had to withdraw that semester to keep my GPA and thus my state tuition aid. The state decided I had in fact gone below an acceptable GPA and canceled my then current and any future assistance. An appeal was denied.

My college education now consisted of three semesters and a school loan.

With my military schools and service with those three semesters I could probably get at least an Associates, possibly someday even a BA in Liberal Arts with some make-up subjects.

That Liberal Arts Associates/BA would probably be worth 1 or 2 good wipes nowadays.


*chuckle* Wow, the bitterness comes forth.

So no, I do not feel you were in any way out of line GG.


Karma does indeed sometimes bite; one of the girls recently came into the store. She used to be quite a looker. Now she really looks like hell.

[protege]

Karma does indeed sometimes bite; one of the girls recently came into the store. She used to be quite a looker. Now she really looks like hell.

They'll get theirs...sooner or later. It may take some time, but it *will* happen, trust me. Imagine my surprise when most of the people who gave me crap in high school looked like crap themselves. Meanwhile, my overall appearance hasn't changed that much.

[dispatch]

goose, you're earning your education, I admire that greatly since college is something I haven't braved yet for a number of reasons. to hell with what the preps think, you're rockin' out to your own track and it sounds like it's working well for you, so *&^% them.

and I think we all understand you're stressed out, so don't worry about being surly.

[jnd4rusty]

Giggle-goose, I was just curious because you were putting your self down because of some idiot twit, so I checked the customer sucks photo album and I have to say you are a very pretty girl!! Why put yourself down like that? You have gorgeous eyes and a beautiful smile that makes me jealous because I used to have a beautiful smile until a couple of my front teeth broke!! Now I look like a south dakota hillbilly!!LOL Seriously though I wanted to encourage you and let you know that you are far from ugly and you have nothing to worry about!!