Thursday, December 24, 2009

Tips for getting through moore college

1. Have a university education. Preferably in something handy like law, computing, medicine or teaching. This isn't because the course requires it intellectually, but it means you are less likely to have to do exhausting factory work in your 'holidays' to stay alive. Or alternately....

2. Have alot of money. (of course1. can lead to 2.) College is expensive. You need to be moderately middle class to survive. That way when you make a 'big sacrifice' to come to college, you'll still be living on more than a labourer You don't need to think you are rich, as long as you have access to the cash. Which leads to

3. Have private health insurance. The stresses and strains of college will make you sick. Days and days spent sitting round in public hospitals and the public health system are lost to your studies and you never get them back. Which leads to ...

4. Live near newtown. Not just during college, but before as well. That way you might still have a network of friends after moving home and church three to four times in three to four years. (they'll visit when you are sick too!)

any other tips?

3 comments:

Mike Bull said...

You poor bloke. My heart goes out to you. Hang in there.

Mike Bull said...

And let me know when you need a visit.

byron smith said...

Ouch. Hope you're feeling better.