Cambridge stress

Sorry to hear that. It is never too late. Try to join sports societies like the Boat Club or other ones. The Boat Club (boaties!) is known to have a very close-knit community. As long as you keep up with training e.g. erging sessions and what not, they will welcome you with open arms. It is very time consuming, so you need to be sure about it.

You also don't have to limit yourself to your course or college. The beauty of Cambridge is that you can have very close friends in other Colleges that you may not even feel alone.

The great thing is that you don't seem to be struggling academically with a course like Physics. Since it has been almost a year, you should think about how to arrange your schedule, so that you can combine several activities for next term.

There are loads of College and University activities, you don't have to limit yourself to just sports. Be more flexible.

You should focus on next year. After your exams, you would be thinking of going home for holidays (and so would others - especially home students).

Good luck in your exams.

Hi,
First of all, I empathise with you based on all the stress you've been feeling. That's quite a convergence of factors; not wanting to drop out is very understandable. No wonder you're tired of it. I think you demonstrate an admiral level-headedness not to be considering it!

My take on the situation is that the universities of Oxford and Cambridge are, in part, training a future elite: a future elite that will act with sociopathic arrogance and heartlessness against the population. It's in the job description of being part of the ruling class' band of henchmen. Unfortunately, you are having to rub shoulders with them at the moment.

Here is my advice: to take it as an opportunity, where possible, to cultivate insight into how these people operate (whilst doing what is necessary to meet your own needs, of course, and first and foremost). How do they views themselves, others, and society? This privileged insight could serve you and your work well throughout the rest of your life. In terms of meeting your immediate need to meet people, I would suggest looking a bit further afield. Have you tried groups outside of your college, in other departments, or - if beed be - in the local area? Don't be afraid to look as far and as wide as you need to in order to find people you enjoy being with.

It's impossible to say what is going on with you friend. It could be down to so many factors. It's a shame but if he seems to continue to take a funny turn then perhaps your energies would be better invested elsewhere.

Bonne continuation!

Hi, are you studying or did you study at Oxbridge? You seem to have a confident assertion that they are a future elite that will act with sociopathic arrogance and heartlessness against the population.

Not all but said group are amongst them.

No, despite having a place I decided against it and went to study in France instead. My father, a university professor, advised me against integrating such an institution (Oxford) and continues to encourage me to look for the most productive means of developing my skills and talents with a view to reducing world suffering. Doing undergrad at Oxford just didn't come into this for me.

NB. I visited (Oxford) for a summer school; I've read about the lives of individuals who have attended (eg. Bertrand Russell); know people at Oxbridge; watch the modern day top-échelon politician carefully; and discuss the situation regarding these institutions with a range of - according to my assessment - erudite individuals. These are some of the main sources for my evaluation of the situation. Then there is the piecing together, which is a large part of it...

My take on the situation is that the universities of Oxford and Cambridge are, in part, training a future elite: a future elite that will act with sociopathic arrogance and heartlessness against the population. It's in the job description of being part of the ruling class' band of henchmen. Unfortunately, you are having to rub shoulders with them at the moment.

Exactly.....



How have you been doing?
Good luck with your first tripos!

In all empirical honesty, ask yourself what is the most frequent alma mater amongst this current batch of neocons. Then consider the intelligent improvements they have made to society for the majority of people (there are none) - that should keep you busy for the rest of your life in a futility that at least surpasses the serenading a band of imbeciles in terms of the resulting service to humanity.

Not everyone who goes to Oxbridge is a "neocon".

And even fewer (if any notables) specifically went to Cambridge.

In all empirical honesty, ask yourself what is the most frequent alma mater amongst this current batch of neocons. Then consider the intelligent improvements they have made to society for the majority of people (there are none) - that should keep you busy for the rest of your life in a futility that at least surpasses the serenading of a band of imbeciles in terms of the service to humanity resulting from it.

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I never made reference to everyone, only the neocons (of which group a high proportion attended)!

You said: "what is the most frequent alma mater amongst this current batch of neocons." So how can anyone check unless they are notable.

Anyway, there are idiots everywhere. Including on TSR...

LoL he is quite rude and arrogant isn't he?

In all empirical honesty, ask yourself what is the most frequent alma mater amongst this current batch of neocons. Then consider the intelligent improvements they have made to society for the majority of people (there are none) - that should keep you busy for the rest of your life in a futility that at least surpasses the serenading of a band of imbeciles in terms of the service to humanity resulting from it.

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She.

But a bit "neocon" perhaps, yes...

You said: "what is the most frequent alma mater amongst this current batch of neocons." So how can anyone check unless they are notable.

Anyway, there are idiots everywhere. Including on TSR...

She does seem to be an intellectual neocon to me.

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