CC discussed in today's Chronicle of Higher Education

Parents Forum
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<p>The article talks of how we use abbreviations, discuss 'prestigue' vs 'value', share anxieties and impressions of colleges.</p>

<p>I'm sorry, can't seem to copy the link</p>

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<p>[College</a> Confidential: A Field Guide - Students - The Chronicle of Higher Education](<a href=“College Confidential: A Field Guide”>College Confidential: A Field Guide)</p>

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<p>“a wretched hive of scum and villainy.”</p>

<p>Wow, who knew? That somehow escaped me all these year’s I’ve been exchanging information on CC. Here’s my question … do I have to chose either “scum” or “villainy” or can I have both?</p>

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<p>I suppose one’s experience on CC is dependent upon the threads in which he lingers. I, for one, have learned a lot from the generous posters who have gone before.</p>

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<p>They didn’t mention the great stock tips here.</p>

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<p>“a wretched hive of scum and villainy.”</p>

<p>Well, in that case, we may as well at least have the music for it. </p>

<p>[Star</a> Wars Cantina Song - YouTube](<a href=“- YouTube”>- YouTube)</p>

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<p>^ Where’s the “Like” button?</p>

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<p>Wow, a wretched hive of scum and villainy- I’ve never been complemented so much in my life!</p>

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<p>There’s a thread on this topic in Community and Forum Issues: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/community-forum-issues/1499093-cc-profiled-chronicle-higher-ed.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/community-forum-issues/1499093-cc-profiled-chronicle-higher-ed.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Exactly, glido. IMHO, anyone who frequents the chance me forum or any of the others frequented by HS students is doomed to have a negative experience.</p>

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<p>What we don’t get to call Pizzagirl a snowflake?! :eek:</p>

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<p>I actually liked the article… but I’ll admit to not being sure if I’m scum or villainy. When do we have to choose by? Is it today?</p>

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<p>I would not have known how to get rid of our chipmunks if not for cc. However, they are back. I deem them (the chipmunks) scum.</p>

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<p>Yes, you have to get that deposit in by today, creekland.</p>

<p>I’m going to take a gap year, though. If we can’t call pizzagirl a snowflake, I think I might have some philosophical differences with this hive. Just sayin’</p>

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<p>I do not see PG as a snowflake. That image engenders puppydogs and lollypops. I see her as more of a bulldog (and thats a compliment!)</p>

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<p>Yeah, I think she’s a wildkit, though, for life.</p>

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<p>A wildkit? Can that get rid of my chipmunks?</p>

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<p>Even my three golden retrievers can’t get rid of the chipmunks. they are a pestilence of villainy and scum, from what I hear.</p>

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<p>Our cats keep the chipmunks out of our area. Each year a new family arrives - and doesn’t last long. One has to wonder if they ever consider WHY the territory isn’t already taken. Our cats consider them a seasonal delight. Little do they know that killing chipmunks in PA is against the law (nor did I know until youngest took his Wildlife and Natural Resources class this year).</p>

<p>I believe I have a year to choose between scum and villainy (rather than today being the deadline). After all, my guy will be a senior in high school this fall - not now. I’ll just have to ramp up the distress over the decision… or start a few threads about it.</p>

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<p>you could start a chance me thread.</p>

<p>“Chance me for villainy and scum.”</p>