tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826632.post113834552050186648..comments2023-10-25T01:47:18.141-07:00Comments on Janice's Home (my main blog): Lady Jan says--this has been going on long enough!Janice Seagraveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826632.post-1138587135154743322006-01-29T18:12:00.000-08:002006-01-29T18:12:00.000-08:00Hi W.T.Thank you for weighing in on this issue.It ...Hi W.T.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for weighing in on this issue.<BR/><BR/>It sounds like your saying that in your University at least, that this sort of thing isn't so out of control. If so I am glad!<BR/><BR/>Maybe with more returning students--the older ones with more maturity and nothing to prove, maybe they'll be a good influence on the younger students like in your area.<BR/><BR/>And I know that Muslim's don't drink--that's a plus too.<BR/><BR/>Let's hope all of the above help keep down the over-indulgent-drinking at the other colleges too.<BR/><BR/>Lady Jan~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826632.post-1138458976898642402006-01-28T06:36:00.000-08:002006-01-28T06:36:00.000-08:00Lady Jan, I'm both a grad student and an instructo...Lady Jan, I'm both a grad student and an instructor at a fairly large university. I think what helps us is that so many of our students are older, working, commuter students. That has an influence on the ones who do live on campus, oddly enough, because they are friends with people who have access to social events off campus. Also, we've got a huge amount of cultural and religious diversity, with a large Muslim resident population, which drives down the "recreational drinking". <BR/><BR/>This situation in your area, and most universities, I agree, is tragic.White Trasheratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042088512423099447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826632.post-1138429324679864222006-01-27T22:22:00.000-08:002006-01-27T22:22:00.000-08:00Hi Sarah,I agree with teaching the students to be ...Hi Sarah,<BR/><BR/>I agree with teaching the students to be strong, and think for themselves, it's the followers that get themselves into trouble.<BR/><BR/>How to set the examble though?<BR/>I'm an adult and I do not drink, I try to talk to the young people I'm around on staying sober. I don't think I'm getting through though, as the pull toward drinking and parting is just so strong.<BR/><BR/>Your Lady Jan~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826632.post-1138425267915932172006-01-27T21:14:00.000-08:002006-01-27T21:14:00.000-08:00I'm not sure we can stop it. As you pointed out, t...I'm not sure we can stop it. As you pointed out, this has been going on for centuries.<BR/><BR/>What I do think we can do is to teach young people to think for themselves, stand up and be strong.<BR/><BR/>I lament about these things, too. And being both a student and instructor at a university, I see far more than I would like to.<BR/><BR/>Change it, though? Hhmmm.... sometimes I think the best you can do is set an example.Sarah Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165906925703092225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826632.post-1138408232572064702006-01-27T16:30:00.000-08:002006-01-27T16:30:00.000-08:00Hi Ann,Thank you for your comment.Yes it was a ter...Hi Ann,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your comment.<BR/><BR/>Yes it was a terrible thing, I agree. <BR/><BR/>I also found a refernce to somehting in the Merced college abouting the drinking, while was looking at the Fresno one.<BR/><BR/>My prayers are with you and Ray. I hope they find out soon what is wrong and can start the treatment soon.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there!<BR/><BR/>Your Lady Jan~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8826632.post-1138352140876044202006-01-27T00:55:00.000-08:002006-01-27T00:55:00.000-08:00Wasn't that a horrible thing? Chico State used to...Wasn't that a horrible thing? Chico State used to hold the "party" title but it looks like Fresno is trying to catch up.<BR/><BR/>Don't forget UC Merced. We're small yet but we may grow (hopefully without the drunken frat parties). Have you seen it yet? By night my girls say it looks like the Titanic.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your concern about Ray and me. Still in dark - maybe by tomorrow, they'll know more. Doctor's in Modesto has a good reputation.Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283823157675990935noreply@blogger.com