From dormitories built by world-renowned architects to top of the line dining facilities and gyms to scores upon scores of performances and activities, a modern university is more like a luxury resort than an institute of higher learning.
College is a time of fun and experimentation, a time to let loose, drink up, sleep late, and forget all the troubles afflicting the “real world.” College is a four year, all-inclusive, leisure vacation.
Everything we could ever want is at our fingertips. Looking for museums? Theatrical performances? Rock walls? Yeah, we got those.
Even nightlife is included! Frats aren’t just places of brotherhood anymore; they’re competitive nightclubs that provide liquor gratis and allow all manner of raunchy and provocative behavior.
When kids are choosing a college or university, the standard of education is still somewhat important, but students are starting to look at other factors as well. (What’s the campus like? What kind of activities are there? How big will my dorm room be? Are there a lot of hot chicks? How easy is it to score coke?)
And each college is ready with its pitch as to why your “experience” will be better at their institution than anywhere else.
We’re living the high life right now. Our biggest worries are our midterm grades and whether or not we can go to MarBar and still wake up for our 11:30 a.m. recitation. So stop worrying about your grade on that midterm, put down your books, and go experience.
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