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Wednesday, April 28,1993
The Daily Collegian
Opinion^—3
Graduates
From page 2 -r
No signs are allowed. I'll have to
hold up my "College graduate, will
work for peanuts" sign after the I
ceremony. ' V
No beach balls. This rule is no doubt -
a response to insurance companies who
wouldn't underwrite a ceremony that
involved lethal 11 ounce air-filled
spheres flying everywhere.
No cans. Good one. This covers
whipped cream, spray paint, that
stringy celebration stuff and beer.
Image-conscious graduates can circum¬
vent this rule by bringing plastic hair
spray bottles with them.
No fireworks. This is another illegal
item that we have to be told not to bring.
, . What about a "no pipe bombs" rule? I
guess the 21-gun salute I had planned is
out of the question too.
We are asked to remain in our seats
throughout the two-hour ceremony
\ because "movement on the field level is
distracting to the guests in the stadium,
and is disrespectful to the speakers."
Just what are guests going to be
distracted from? "Gee Martha, I sure
wish that kid in row 18 would stop
stretching his legs.
This 'your tuition increased exponen¬
tially in five years, but at least you'll get
a diploma' speech is really interesting."
I doubt graduates were planning a
musical chairs game during the cer-
teachers grade easier than others.
Graduates owe it to the university to
sit down, shut up and be good as we are
namelessly congratulated by school for
weathering the fiscal storm.
After all, the university kept its
promise for an^iifordable, wide-ranging
emony, but thanks for letting usicnow ^^-^dueation^Yeah, right.
ahead of time that it wouldn't be a good
idea.
Rules are fine and necessary and I
plan on following every one of theni
during this commemoration of hard
work, dedication and knowing what
Are fireworks and bottles being
banned for the student's safety or that of
the administrators? I think it's pretty-
obvious.
Adam Breen is a staffwriter and
columnist for The Daily Collegian.
Student
From page 2
professors and instructors.
Two "good" things about the Russian system i— all books are borrowed from the
library for free, and there are few tests and papers during the semester. Some
students use these perks and idle during the semester trying to catch up in the end
when the papers are doe and exams are coming.
When a freshman enters a university he becomes a "first year student." Some of
the colleges have four-year programs now, but most of universities offer five years
of education.
( Students have to complete the whole year program suggested and pass the exams
in order to move to the next year level. If one fails to pass an exam three times then
they have to start the year again, but it rarely happens.
All students are divided into groups of about 12-15 people with whom one studies
from the first to fifth year?and whom one sees everyday and learns'to get along '
with-Usually the groups are very cohesive and many of the relationships within a
group become life-time friendships or marriages. As in the States, students study¬
ing together like to party and travel together. Most of the foreign students study in
special groups and the professors spend more time with them because of the
language problems. However, it's up for a foreign student to decide what group to
study in. Most students from East Europe like Poles, Serbs or Slovaks choose to
study wrlh Russian students, and so Have to pat up with standard requirements.
Generally, foreign students are treated'very special in Russian universities. Under¬
standing their difficulties in learning the Russian language professors often give
them an additional point at an exam or a test.
At some Russian schools foreign students even reside in better dorms and get
better food, but not at Moscow University. The dorms in Moscow are similar to the
dorms at CSUF. The only difference is the price. Russian dorms are still very cheap
and every student can afford it. However, those who have money prefer to rent an
apartment. Most of the students snare rooms with other students. I am not sure if the
dorm's" lifestyle is'alsb the same: most Russian students living there stay up until
early morning and sleep until the afternoon.
After the spring semester ends in late May the_students nervously prepare for the
exams. Every semester a Russian student has to pass from two to six exams, most
them oral. Exams can be credit/no credit and graded. During the month of June all
parties cease and-students study hard to pass the exams to move to the next year of
studies. During the exams one has to answer two or three questions givenby a
professor. Usually professors ask a lot of additional questions, especially if you
ditched a class or skipped lectures.
During an exam, the professor asks a student wriy'he didn't attend the lecture. "I
did, professor," answers the student. "You just couldn't see me because I always sat
behind the column." - ,
"Strange," says the professor. "Thecolumn is so thin, and you're the tenth student
who sat behind it:"
Misha Gulyaev is a columnist for The Daily Collegian.
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j
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2 Cerwin-Vega speakers.
AT-10 w/tweeter level con-
trol-midrange level control.
ALL FOR $780 Frank 229-
6105
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$800. Asking $450/OBO.
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| Publication Date | 1993 |
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| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
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| Full-Text-Search | ^ Wednesday, April 28,1993 The Daily Collegian Opinion^—3 Graduates From page 2 -r No signs are allowed. I'll have to hold up my "College graduate, will work for peanuts" sign after the I ceremony. ' V No beach balls. This rule is no doubt - a response to insurance companies who wouldn't underwrite a ceremony that involved lethal 11 ounce air-filled spheres flying everywhere. No cans. Good one. This covers whipped cream, spray paint, that stringy celebration stuff and beer. Image-conscious graduates can circum¬ vent this rule by bringing plastic hair spray bottles with them. No fireworks. This is another illegal item that we have to be told not to bring. , . What about a "no pipe bombs" rule? I guess the 21-gun salute I had planned is out of the question too. We are asked to remain in our seats throughout the two-hour ceremony \ because "movement on the field level is distracting to the guests in the stadium, and is disrespectful to the speakers." Just what are guests going to be distracted from? "Gee Martha, I sure wish that kid in row 18 would stop stretching his legs. This 'your tuition increased exponen¬ tially in five years, but at least you'll get a diploma' speech is really interesting." I doubt graduates were planning a musical chairs game during the cer- teachers grade easier than others. Graduates owe it to the university to sit down, shut up and be good as we are namelessly congratulated by school for weathering the fiscal storm. After all, the university kept its promise for an^iifordable, wide-ranging emony, but thanks for letting usicnow ^^-^dueation^Yeah, right. ahead of time that it wouldn't be a good idea. Rules are fine and necessary and I plan on following every one of theni during this commemoration of hard work, dedication and knowing what Are fireworks and bottles being banned for the student's safety or that of the administrators? I think it's pretty- obvious. Adam Breen is a staffwriter and columnist for The Daily Collegian. Student From page 2 professors and instructors. Two "good" things about the Russian system i— all books are borrowed from the library for free, and there are few tests and papers during the semester. Some students use these perks and idle during the semester trying to catch up in the end when the papers are doe and exams are coming. When a freshman enters a university he becomes a "first year student." Some of the colleges have four-year programs now, but most of universities offer five years of education. ( Students have to complete the whole year program suggested and pass the exams in order to move to the next year level. If one fails to pass an exam three times then they have to start the year again, but it rarely happens. All students are divided into groups of about 12-15 people with whom one studies from the first to fifth year?and whom one sees everyday and learns'to get along ' with-Usually the groups are very cohesive and many of the relationships within a group become life-time friendships or marriages. As in the States, students study¬ ing together like to party and travel together. Most of the foreign students study in special groups and the professors spend more time with them because of the language problems. However, it's up for a foreign student to decide what group to study in. Most students from East Europe like Poles, Serbs or Slovaks choose to study wrlh Russian students, and so Have to pat up with standard requirements. Generally, foreign students are treated'very special in Russian universities. Under¬ standing their difficulties in learning the Russian language professors often give them an additional point at an exam or a test. At some Russian schools foreign students even reside in better dorms and get better food, but not at Moscow University. The dorms in Moscow are similar to the dorms at CSUF. The only difference is the price. Russian dorms are still very cheap and every student can afford it. However, those who have money prefer to rent an apartment. Most of the students snare rooms with other students. I am not sure if the dorm's" lifestyle is'alsb the same: most Russian students living there stay up until early morning and sleep until the afternoon. After the spring semester ends in late May the_students nervously prepare for the exams. Every semester a Russian student has to pass from two to six exams, most them oral. Exams can be credit/no credit and graded. During the month of June all parties cease and-students study hard to pass the exams to move to the next year of studies. During the exams one has to answer two or three questions givenby a professor. Usually professors ask a lot of additional questions, especially if you ditched a class or skipped lectures. During an exam, the professor asks a student wriy'he didn't attend the lecture. "I did, professor," answers the student. "You just couldn't see me because I always sat behind the column." - , "Strange," says the professor. "Thecolumn is so thin, and you're the tenth student who sat behind it:" Misha Gulyaev is a columnist for The Daily Collegian. Collegian Classifieds HELP WANTED CAN YOU MANAGE ON AN Extra $2500?- Practical ex¬ perience for Business/Mar¬ keting Majors: Manage Credit Card Promotions on campus for national mkrket- ingfirrn. Hours flexible/Earn upto$2500/term. Calfl -800- 950-8472, ext.17. * EXTRA INCOME "93" •Earn $200-$500 weekly mailing 1993 UWTI travel brochures. For more infor¬ mation send self-addressed stamped envelopeto: UWTI, ■ TRAVEL, P.O-Box2290, Mi¬ ami, FL 33161 ALASKA SUMMER EM¬ PLOYMENT — Fisheries. Earn $600+/ week in can¬ neries or $4,000+/ month On fishing boats. Free transpor-, tation! Room & board! Over 8,000 openings. Male or fe¬ male. For employment pro¬ gram call 1-206-5454155 ext. A6O07. Earn $1,500 WEEKLY mail¬ ing our circulars!. Begin Now! FREE packet! SEYS, Dept. 27, Box 4000, Cordova, TN 38018-4000. WILL PAY CASH TODAY! CD's and casettes. Buy. Sell. Trade. Music Factory 2426 N. Blackstone 222-2229 INTERNATIONAL EMPLOY¬ MENT—Make $2,000+/month teaching basic conversational English abroad. Japan & Tai¬ wan. No previous training re¬ quired. For employment pro¬ gram call: (206) 632-1146 ext. J6007. ROMANCE Lingerie Sales Rep. $250Avk - The Pleasure CompanyrCall Lea 297-5025 or Liz 323-8789 OF INTEREST LASER QUALITf WORD Processing; Grammar, 'Speir- ing $2..50/page 265-7118 TAYLORS DISCOUNT COM¬ ICS Buy, sell, trade. 913 E. Belmont Ave. (at Fulton Ave.) 486-7116 j TYPING—WORD PROCES¬ SOR. Term Papers, Thesis, etc. near CSUF. 431-0730 (Diana.) HEADING FOR EUROPE this summer? Only $269!! Jet there ANYTIME for$269 with AIRHITCH! (Reported in Let's Go! & NY Times.} HAWAII- $129, NEW YORK- $t29 each way! AIRHITCH 310-394- 0550., ROOMMATE FEMALE ROOMMATE wanted near F.S.U. Needed by May 1st. $220 + 1/2 utili¬ ties. Please call Mina 297- 8626 ROOMMATE WANTED Female to share 3 bedroom & 1/3 utilities. $285, 323-4797 AD LINE 278-5734 NEEDEED ROOMMATE! for 2bd apt. $237.50/month +1 /2 utilities 1 st &.Bullard w/ weight room & pool. 432- 8638 ROOMMATE WANTED M/F to share 3 bedroom house. Deposit & 1/3 utilites Maple/Nees area. Ask for Tom 298-2196 ROOMMATE WANTED Non-smoking female to share cute 3 Btedroom home in Clovis. Own room. Share bath, washer/dryer. Garage available $250/mo+1 /3 utili¬ ties.' 299-0895 FOR RENT ROOM FOR RENT $225 plus 1/3 utilities. Ask for Joe 436-1550 APARTMENT FOR RENT Walk to school 2Br + 2Ba$325 647W.' Barstow Ave. Clovis 299-5851 FOR SALE 3 PIECE KENWOOD: -p Disc CD.player DP-R4^40 (Dual D/A converter) Audio- video Receiver (Dolby Sur¬ round) KR-V7020-Stereo- Cassette deck-KX-2520 Di¬ rect program search system. 2 Cerwin-Vega speakers. AT-10 w/tweeter level con- trol-midrange level control. ALL FOR $780 Frank 229- 6105 GUERCIOTTI, ITALIAN Racing bike, 20" frame. All "Campy" components. Ex¬ cellent Cond. Originally $800. Asking $450/OBO. 294-9017 FOR SALE A1990 MIYATA 12 speed. Excellent condi¬ tion suitable for smaller indi¬ vidual. $175 27*7=9557 Jackie. FORD PICK-UP '92 XLT Lariat SuperCAB Loaded, Fuel injected 6, 5SD, $15,900 431-9503, ext8247 • I S |
