<p>That sounded pretty harsh. I guess detest isn't the right word. I shouldn't hate a college just because people talk about it a lot, but I am kind of annoyed by the whole Michigan vs. State football rivalry, because football is too confusing for me. I am also confused by cars and magicians. There are a lot of cars in Michigan as well as football fans. I'm not sure about magicians though.</p>
<p>LOL. Usually something I want to do is something I ca also put on my app (science fair, volunteer with friends...)</p>
<p>lol well if you're on CC all the time college apps must (currently) be a significant part of your life. if we base this on Darwinism and natural selection, then our sole purpose would be to stay alive and successfully reproduce so we can pass on our genes.</p>
<p>Eileen:</p>
<p>That's a real bummer. I'm actually excited about college, but just really overwhelmed by the application process. So much to do! I'm submitting some of my applications tomorrow, too! D:</p>
<p>I always wonder. If the purpose of life is to successfully reproduce and pass on genes then where does it end? The purpose creates the purpose. Hmm...</p>
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<p>Uphold? They never started in the first place. They didn't even try.</p>
<p>I'd have to disagree when you say that they never tried, but I really don't feel like pulling out specific evidence to prove my point, since I get enough of that in history class. X_X</p>
<p>This is just a little side comment, but just be lucky that you [average CCer] have parents that embrace the idea of a top university for your education. Mine think I should go to community college while living at home so I don't have to leave. Eeek! It will be hard to break it to them that I have other plans.</p>
<p>Well good job on sticking to those "other plans". I know plenty of kids who would be happy with just living with their parents for the rest of their lives.</p>
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<p>I disagree with the use of the word "sole" here.</p>
<p>I've even heard of people starting clubs just because it will look on the app. Ok, my EC's are not good at all, but I really dislike this superficial way of thinking.</p>
<p>"We have discussed multiple times in Econ that the reason Capitalism works so well is because it appeals to basic human nature: work hard and you can be on top."</p>
<p>(sorry, I don't know how to quote)</p>
<p>Yes, that is a rather popular argument made in capitalist econ classes. The argument against that usually goes that human nature is dependent on environment, and thus we don't know if the tendencies that seem to make capitalism "natural" are the cause or the effect.</p>
<p>Disclaimer, I'm rather far to the left, though I don't have a well-formed position on the spectrum.</p>
<p>On another note, this is a rather schizophrenic thread. Do we have a topic here? =P</p>
<p>Yeaaah it was kind of a rant about people who live their lives for the sole purpose of having it look good on the college application. Then it went to Communism.</p>
<p>Here's a story for you.</p>
<p>Halfway through a free period last year, I go to the cafeteria to go get breakfast. I notice that there is a bake sale right outside the caf (where they always are) and that there are a lot of kids trying to buy stuff from this one mom, who was covering for her kid since he had to go to class. I am a semi-acquaintance with this kid, and I feel bad for his mom, so I walk over to help her out. Once all the kids leave, we're sitting behind the table, which is loaded with donuts and cookies and potato chips and stuff, and I ask her what the bake sale is for.</p>
<p>The American Heart Association.</p>
<p>I hear you cry.</p>
<p>But it gets better! She then asks me why don't I join the club - it would look great on my college applications, after all! </p>
<p>After politely saying goodbye, I leave. Sugar + hypocrisy + slavery to the college process = extreme nausea</p>
<p>^ geez, lol >_<</p>
<p>Yeah, tell me about it. I seriously lost faith in my peers after that.</p>
<p>Well, we all know that two things sell well in this country: sex and junk food. In order to help the greater good, one must make sacrifices! (Haha, no, I agree, that is ridiculous.)</p>