Student Apathy Post

February 29, 2008

In regards to student apathy, it apparently means not to give a damn, and with that I could probably just stop here, but I won’t because my “give-a-damn” is not busted.  The question I ask my self is “do I really care?”  Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t.  With student apathy all I will really do is just analyze it to a certain degree and then just leave it alone like a dirty, smelly, disgusting, flea ridden hobo.  But anyways I guess I’m like that but that’s neither here not there. 

            In the article there was concern of students not being active in programs and groups.  My opinion on this is just to leave them be.  In a way college is for every one.  Some people came here to party and have sex, some came here to get away from their parents and most came here to learn, and it’s a persons decision whether or not they wish to be active in their community, and irregardless of the fact people at this point in time should not be forced into participation unless they really want to.

            Another bit of analysis in regards to people playing videos as a proclaimed scapegoat for secluding themselves from others.  This is not true for example Halo 1-3, Guitar Hero 1-3, and Super Smash Bros. just to name a few games that tend to draw crowds and participation.  Of course there are those people when they get a new video game, lock themselves in their dorm for a day and a halve and beat the game.  However after that small amount of time the door opens and they are as social as ever.

            In conclusion people have the right to do what ever the hell they want and the public really shouldn’t care what some one is or is not doing hands down, end of descusion, court adjourned.

One Response to “Student Apathy Post”

  1. oneworldcommunity said

    Great entry Jack, especially the video game commentary. One great advance in video game technology of the past decade is that it seems to be moving in the direction of more interactivity as far as playing with other people – in person or via the net, and actually allowing people to get some excercise while doing it as well (DDR, Wii, other virtual reality). Thanks for the thought provoking post!

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