<p>Are there lots of bullies at the college level too? If so, do they pick on anyone or just strange weird people??</p>
<p>You went through High School, just swear at them and move on. Don't show fear. There are always *******s.</p>
<p>The only people you could consider Bullies in a college setting are some of the frat guys, but you don't have to be around them so you can ignore it. The best part about college is that you only have to be around people you like. You don't have to be around people you hate 8 hours a day 5 days a week like in high school. Also, usually people who were as*holes in high school chill out some in college (not always, but it happens more than not). Plus, there are alot of different kinds of people, so you can always find your niche and you'll be cool, at least in your own group.</p>
<p>so ignoring them will do the trick?</p>
<p>if you dress like an elf and have long hair you might get stared at</p>
<p>but no ones going to beat you up unless they are really drunk and stupid</p>
<p>But if someone just won't leave you alone and has the talent for making you appear foolish if you ignore them or complain, what should you do?</p>
<p>uhm, i dont think there are bullies in college. not in my experience</p>
<p>Yeah I don't think the frat thing is really fair either....someone's been watching way too many movies lately.</p>
<p>I think college should be different, esp. depending on the general prestige of your college. But, anyways, to any extent, no one was laughing at Bill Gates when he went back for his reunion.</p>
<p>Well, I've seen frat guys make fun of people, so it is fair of me to say that. Not all frat guys are like that though, obviously. I just said that some of them are as close as you're gonna get to bullies. </p>
<p>Overall, though, people are generally chill and not into other people's business as much in college.</p>
<p>Just stay away from people who you don't want to be around. You set your own schedule. People should have figured this out by adulthood (18+). Do you need me to hold your hand while you walk across the street also?</p>
<p>There are bullies here and there, my son had a great comeback to a football guy at a party who was looking for a fight with somebody. He just told the footballer... "yea, you'll probably kick my ass, but I will take one of your eyes if not now, later.... is it still worth it to you to kick my ass?" Stopped the guy in his tracks and he moved on. </p>
<p>For the most part people leave other people alone, just know your environment. You're more likely to have a conflict with a townie (resident- non college) when out. Again, know your surroundings.</p>
<p>Becareful who you room with! Im a very quite person and was constantly bothered by one of my room mates and her friend. Im not a violent person but I wanted so badly to kick their arse so I ended up leaving.</p>
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<p>Probably because he never had one... he's a college dropout.</p>
<p>The GENERAL thing about college is... a lot of the "same" (I put that in quotes because I'm being very relative) people end up at the same college.</p>
<p>I.e. the dropouts and the bullies in high school generally aren't going to be at MIT giving people wedges and stuff. At community colleges maybe things are different, but if you go to a even remotely decent college you should not worry.</p>
<p>"I.e. the dropouts and the bullies in high school generally aren't going to be at MIT giving people wedges and stuff." </p>
<p>But sometimes it's fun to imagine what MIT would be like if they were :p</p>
<p>melli, if someone is doing that, stay away from them, they can only make you look foolish if you are around the jerk...and your real friends will pay no attention to the jerk</p>
<p>Its not like in highschool were people take joy at other peoples expense for entertainment, most people have grown up enough to not laugh at someone who drops a dish, or whose pants are too short...and bullies are thought of as clever nor are they feared </p>
<p>So if someone is harrassing you, take it to someone, but if they are using you as the butt of jokes, don't be around them anymore</p>
<p>if they are in your dorm, or your class, stand up to them</p>
<p>You will be in college, so step up and say, hey, don't be a jerk...</p>
<p>Chris C2, I meant HIGH SCHOOL reunion. Geesh.</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply citygirlsmom. =)</p>
<p>I actually don't mind if someone gets physical with bullying. At least there's a clear cut way to deal with that. But if someone's deeply sarcastic and has a way with words, you never know if they're laughing at you or just being themselves. They could turn your complaints against you and you still wouldn't be sure if they're just trying to make a joke. Those are harder to deal with, guess I'll just stay away from them. Hmm.</p>
<p>dont be such a fcking pussy</p>