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Post by eJm on Sept 10, 2007 17:03:19 GMT -5
As some of you know, I have been at my new University for almost 2 weeks now. In that space of time, not much has happened. Only now is the period where we actually settle in to work and enrolment and all that crazy jazz and before we start lessons. One thing that annoys me first off is all the parties. Party over at one flat one night, party at the Union the next, it sometimes gets to the point where you don't want to bother anymore. Yea, it's something to do, but I'm just not into doing it every day. I'd rather go out somewhere else or something.
Another thing, and this might sound desperate, but I have yet to feel like I belong anywhere. Even with my own flatmates, it's just difficult because I always feel like that extra wheel that doesn't belong. It's just hard for me to get into conversations.
On here, I'm great. I joke around and I have a great time. In real life, though, I always feel like I don't belong. It's been like this since Secondary School really and it's really annoying. I just want to be outspoken and broad but I just don't know how people will react. Maybe they won't care, but I can't just bring myself to do it.
Here's the real killer, though. The real cherry on the top.
I don't drink alcohol. Or Smoke.
And those are pretty much what everyone does at Uni.
So it's just the case of everyone going 'Go on, Eoin, take a sip' and I just can't do it. I know, it's a part of college/uni life to drink but it's just not in me to do so. I pretty much decided that when I turned 18 that I just couldn't bring myself to drink.
Yeah, I'm just raving on and I might be trying too hard to rush into Uni life, but it's just what I'm feeling right now and I just want to get it out.
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Post by EvilMasterBetty, Esq. on Sept 10, 2007 17:05:04 GMT -5
The partying thing will calm down when most people realize they need to pass.
Also, you'll start to find people who will accept that you don't drink or smoke. You'll be fine, just give it time and don't get down yet.
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Post by Johnny on Sept 10, 2007 17:05:42 GMT -5
You should have a drink and a smoke and calm down.
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Sept 10, 2007 17:06:35 GMT -5
This problem "I just want to be outspoken and broad but I just don't know how people will react. Maybe they won't care, but I can't just bring myself to do it." would be solved by correcting this problem "I don't drink alcohol"
Not that I encourage you to drink or anything, I'm just saying is all.
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Sept 10, 2007 17:07:00 GMT -5
The partying thing will calm down when most people realize they need to pass. . Just like Dead Man on Campus!! |
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Post by eJm on Sept 10, 2007 17:07:26 GMT -5
Also, you'll start to find people who will accept that you don't drink or smoke. You'll be fine, just give it time and don't get down yet. I've actually found someone who doesn't drink and smoke. Only problem is, he doesn't speak English. |
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Post by humanoid on Sept 10, 2007 17:08:45 GMT -5
Yeah, once classes start you will be around more people with similar intrests.
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Post by EvilMasterBetty, Esq. on Sept 10, 2007 17:10:34 GMT -5
Also, you'll start to find people who will accept that you don't drink or smoke. You'll be fine, just give it time and don't get down yet. I've actually found someone who doesn't drink and smoke. Only problem is, he doesn't speak English. actually some of my more interesting conversations have been with people who know little english. It's actually a nice challenge. |
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Post by eJm on Sept 10, 2007 17:12:11 GMT -5
This problem "I just want to be outspoken and broad but I just don't know how people will react. Maybe they won't care, but I can't just bring myself to do it." would be solved by correcting this problem "I don't drink alcohol" Not that I encourage you to drink or anything, I'm just saying is all. That's just basically saying 'Drink and you'll be like everyone else' And that would be having hangovers almost everyday and maybe falling behind on work? No thanks.  |
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Post by eJm on Sept 10, 2007 17:14:40 GMT -5
I've actually found someone who doesn't drink and smoke. Only problem is, he doesn't speak English. actually some of my more interesting conversations have been with people who know little english. It's actually a nice challenge. I have a flatmate who's fluent in French, Spanish and German and is really just learning English. He's great to chat to, he really is. |
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Sept 10, 2007 17:18:12 GMT -5
This problem "I just want to be outspoken and broad but I just don't know how people will react. Maybe they won't care, but I can't just bring myself to do it." would be solved by correcting this problem "I don't drink alcohol" Not that I encourage you to drink or anything, I'm just saying is all. That's just basically saying 'Drink and you'll be like everyone else' And that would be having hangovers almost everyday and maybe falling behind on work? No thanks. One of us! One of us! One of us! One of us! One of us!  |
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Post by jmac950 on Sept 10, 2007 18:16:24 GMT -5
You should get girls to drink, and have secks with them. That way you don't drink, you don't smoke, and you get to see bewbs! Dont forget to use rubbber no matter what they say.
Aisde from that, I suggest you just start staying stuff. I mean, unless you're saying Mein Kempf inspires you to do big things in the world, nobody is going to think any less of you. Heck, maybe these people feel the same way. Or like to do something but havent mentioned it yet. Once class starts going, you'll be in classes with people similar to you. So, take advantage of that.
Aside from that, either buy a self help book, or start going to the gym. I find working out gives you confidence to say stuff because you feel better about yourself.
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Post by Sim on Sept 10, 2007 21:29:13 GMT -5
Just put up a picture of CM Punk in your bedroom. Everyone will get the picture.
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Post by Pierre the Renaissance Man on Sept 10, 2007 21:46:13 GMT -5
Dont start. I did.
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Post by Super Nimieboo on Sept 11, 2007 1:51:28 GMT -5
I never meet anybody at college with similar interests. It really blew.
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Post by eJm on Sept 11, 2007 3:20:28 GMT -5
Join clubs. I don't know your interests but I'm sure there are some student-run clubs out there that might peek your interest. I joined martial arts club and anime club way back when. A sci fi club started later but I was too far into school (i.e., in graduate school, with a job) to join All that's pretty much going to happen in about a weeks time but it'll probably happen. So basically, things will be better...hopefully. |
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Post by Baixo Astral on Sept 11, 2007 3:52:40 GMT -5
Which university are you at, EJM?
*pulls out emergency "getting straight-edgers drunk" kit*
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Post by eJm on Sept 11, 2007 3:59:53 GMT -5
Which university are you at, EJM? *pulls out emergency "getting straight-edgers drunk" kit* University College of the Creative Arts in Farnham. It used to be the Surrey Institute or something. |
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Post by Baixo Astral on Sept 11, 2007 4:03:33 GMT -5
Which university are you at, EJM? *pulls out emergency "getting straight-edgers drunk" kit* University College of the Creative Arts in Farnham. It used to be the Surrey Institute or something. It's not far away... I can be there asap to get you all boozed up. |
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Post by eJm on Sept 11, 2007 4:04:24 GMT -5
University College of the Creative Arts in Farnham. It used to be the Surrey Institute or something. It's not far away... I can be there asap to get you all boozed up. No you crazy sod! I got enrolment today! *hides under bed* |
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