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In reply to the discussion: Colleges Rescinding Admissions Offers as Racist Social Media Posts Emerge [View all]usajumpedtheshark
(672 posts)36. Attending college has historically been seen as a privelege rather than a right
This is one reason the cost of attending a college is primarily the responsibility of the student. However, while you may not be able to attend the college of your choice, there is usually another one that will accept you.
I used to be a college professor and almost every year I would have students that would have been better off working for a year or two before starting college. These student were overly focused on the social experience needed to mature before they could effectively engage in the entire college experience. I always enjoyed having students who had served their country prior to starting college. They were highly motivated to get the most out of the experience.
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Colleges Rescinding Admissions Offers as Racist Social Media Posts Emerge [View all]
BigmanPigman
Jul 2020
OP
A lot of times- when I've seen these issues come up - they tend to be with more "elite" schools
tulipsandroses
Jul 2020
#17
My comment about apologizing wasn't in reference to anything that you said. Quite often,
tulipsandroses
Jul 2020
#25
Attending college has historically been seen as a privelege rather than a right
usajumpedtheshark
Jul 2020
#36
Never suggested a slap on the wrist if you read the rest of my posts on this thread.
Nevilledog
Jul 2020
#52
Not getting into a first-choice college is a big consequence, and also an opportunity to change.
WhiskeyGrinder
Jul 2020
#60
Pretty sure absolutely no one is "kept from college" because of racist social media posts.
WhiskeyGrinder
Jul 2020
#53
You may have posted your opinion extensively, but you've failed to support it.
LanternWaste
Jul 2020
#71
I think being torn on this comes from not being certain of what the criterion is
rpannier
Jul 2020
#31