And It Came to Pass<\/b><\/p>\n
And it came to pass, Early in the morning toward the last day of the semester There arose a great multitude smiting the books and wailing, And there was much weeping and gnashing of teeth<\/p>\n
For the day of judgment was at hand. And they were sore afraid for they had left undone Those things which they ought to have done.<\/p>\n
And they had done those things which they ought not to have done And there was no help for it. And there were many abiding in the dorm Who had kept watch over their books by night,<\/p>\n
But it availed them naught. But some were who rose peacefully, For they had prepared themselves the way And made straight paths of knowledge.<\/p>\n
And these were known as wise burners of the midnight oil. And to others they were known as \u201ccurve-raisers.\u201d And the multitude arose and ate a hearty breakfast. And they came unto the appointed place<\/p>\n
And their hearts were heavy within them. And they had come to pass, but some to pass out. And some of them repented of their riotous living And bemoaned their fate.<\/p>\n
But they had not a prayer. And at the last hour there came among them One known as the instructor; And they feared exceedingly.<\/p>\n
He passed papers among them and went his way. And many and varied were the answers that were given, For some of his teachings had fallen among fertile minds, While other had fallen flat.<\/p>\n
And some they were who wrote for one hour, Others for two; But some turned away sorrowfully, and many of these Offered up a little bull in hope of pacifying the instructor.<\/p>\n
Source unknown<\/p>\n
Murphy\u2019s Law<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022 If the class you want has room for \u2018n\u2019 students, you will be the \u2018n+1\u2019 to apply. <\/p>\n
\u2022 Class schedules are designed so that every student will waste the maximum time between classes. <\/p>\n
\u2022 When you are occasionally able to schedule 2 classes in a row, they will be at opposite ends of the campus.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A prerequisite for a desired course will be offered only during the semester following the desired course. <\/p>\n
\u2022 The one course you must take to graduate will not be offered your last semester.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you\u2019re confident after you\u2019ve finished an exam, it\u2019s because you don\u2019t know enough to know better.<\/p>\n
Source unknown<\/p>\n
The Test<\/b><\/p>\n
Now I lay my down to rest, Tomorrow I have another test; If I should die before I wake, That\u2019s one less test I\u2019ll have to take.<\/p>\n
Source unknown<\/p>\n
Survey of Religious Beliefs<\/b><\/p>\n
Entering freshmen showed no distinct religious trends over the last decade, but follow-up surveys of seniors show substantial declines in religious belief and behavior during college. The number of students identifying themselves as Protestant, Catholic, or Jewish declined by about 20 percent each, while the \u201cno preference\u201d category increased by more than 50 percent. Declines in religious interest occur more often among men than women, and most often among the brighter students. Those who lived on campus showed greater declines than those living at home. And those who stay in college show greater declines than those who drop out. <\/p>\n
A. Astin, Psychology Today, quoted in His, Dec, 1977<\/p>\n
Inheritance<\/b><\/p>\n
What you have inherited from your fathers, earn over again for yourselves, or it will not be yours. – Goethe<\/p>\n
Source unknown<\/p>\n
Leading Causes of Death<\/b><\/p>\n
Among U.S. college students, the two leading causes of death are auto accidents and suicide, in that order. Dr. Vincent D\u2019 Andrea\u2014a Stanford University psychiatrist who has organized suicide hotlines, peer counselors and dormitory advisers to prevent suicides\u2014says 15 out of every 100,000 students do away with themselves each year. About one in 10 suicide attempts succeeds. Though 90% of all attempts are made by women aged 20\u201330, those who succeed are usually men. <\/p>\n
Parade Magazine, Oct. 23, 1983<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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