Is it time to return to the medieval way of life on college campuses?

Re:Is it time to return to the medieval way of life on colle... by jhamburger on Friday January 28, 2011 @02:19AM (#2151085)

I think we can all agree at least that the current 'college experience' goes a little to far in the other extreme. I'd argue that at this point its actually a step backward from adulthood.

High school student:

-Wakes up at 6am, Juggles school, extracurriculars, home responsibilities, social life, holds a part-time job

college student:

-Doesn't change out of pajamas until it's time to go to the bar.

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Re:Is it time to return to the medieval way of life on colle... by arethuza on Friday January 28, 2011 @05:17AM (#2151395)

Actually for me university was exactly where I learned self discipline because the opportunities to go off the rails were just so available - after coming with a hair's breadth of being thrown out I turned myself around and ended up with excellent marks and a first. In some ways the very availability of distractions is part of the strengths of a traditional university education.

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