Is this a really stupid reason to take action? Hormones influence decisions? Go on...

[ArkhanTerra]

I just caught myself almost making a decision based on what I believe to be a really bad reason. Circumstances first.

I'll be heading off to college in about a year. Now is the time where the school guidance counselor helps us get forms and portfolios together and she'll help you with your college applications. I've got three or four criteria for a college (Good Business school, Division III Tennis team, Study abroad program and offering Japanese as a language), and I've narrowed my top three colleges down to Rensselaer Polytech in New York, Rochester Institue of Technology in New York, and John Hopkins in Maryland. Other places I'll be applying to are Fordham U (New York), NYU (Duh) and some other college upstate New York (I don't even remember the name, can you say "safety school"?). I'm not from New York, I live in Rhode Island, so why am I looking at New York so much?

Because a very good friend of mine is most likely going to college there. A very good (and attractive, mind you) female friend of mine that I have a definite thing for (and she's had a thing for me in the past). She told me to check out Rensselaer (where she has like a full scholarship because they need to even out their gender ratios a bit) because it had a good Business program and was a Tech school (if I'm not going into Business it's going to be Engineering or Computers most likely), and it's a really good school.

Now, is there any way to tell what part of you is making a decision? I mean, my brain is telling me that these schools in New York all have things that I want, but RPI is at the top of my list. Is there any way to tell if it's my penis or my brain making the decision? Is there some sort of test, or has anyone encountered anything like this before? Basically, am I acting like a retard?

Also, for shits and giggles, what's the most hormonally-influenced decision you've ever made (besides having sex or anything that's directly related to hormones)?

EDIT: Not a problem any more! ArkhanTerra FTW!

[General_Admission]

^ I make decisions like that every day! Damn you penis and your horny ways!

But I think you should really not let your penis rule on this one. There are plenty of girls no matter where you go. I know the penis is strong with you, but you must not let it control you on this decision. Besides, you probably wouldn't stay with the girl forever and then afterwards you would have wished you woul have gone to the other college.

[Deadhead]

Yeah. Dont pick your college based on where some chick is going. Go to the best one for you.

[Monkey]

Pick your college based on the social life not the quality of the course. After all it's all down to how much work you put in at that sort of level not how much the college puts in. :D

[psychicstooge]

I've got three or four criteria for a college (Good Business school, Division III Tennis team, Study abroad program and offering Japanese as a language), and I've narrowed my top three colleges down to Rensselaer Polytech in New York, Rochester Institue of Technology in New York, and John Hopkins in Maryland.

I would avoid RIT like the plague. It will be nothing but a horribly overpriced waste of your time. I made the mistake of going there at first. No matter how nice it may seem during preliminary visits, you are being presented an entirely false image of the school. The food offered is borderline inedible (some of it is COMPLETELY inedible). If you're staying on campus in the dorms, you will have to walk between a quarter-mile and a half-mile to get to your classes, and then the same back to your room. Combine this with frequent lake-effect snow in the winter and you may very well never want to go to class.

Also, the faculty is absolutely atrocious. I went for an engineering discipline, but most of the classes I took while I was there were gen-ed requirements. I left the school and came back to a local community college, and the even the WORST professors I've had here are better than the BEST professors I had at RIT. Well, one of the math professors I had was pretty good, but he was young, new to the school and hadn't had a chance to turn into a complete bastard yet.

I can't speak for all divisions of the school (for instance, I know of many amazing photographers who have come out of RIT), but my personal advice would be to avoid that school if at all possible. Just an overall unpleasant atmosphere.

[ArkhanTerra]

Yeah. Dont pick your college based on where some chick is going. Go to the best one for you.

Yeah, but my brain says that RPI is the best school for me, or is that my penis interfering? Is there any real test?

EDIT: Erbium got it. Or maybe he just said what I wanted to hear. Not quite sure...

[Shadowknight]

Dude, FORGET ABOUT THE GIRL. If the other schools are better, GO WITH ONE OF THEM. If one of the posters said that it's a crap schoolm, cross it off your list.

Even asking if you're sex drive is interfering with your school choices says something right there.

[Marblehead]

There are tons of girls at tons of schools. Many will want to have sex with you.

[erbiumfiber]

RPI is a great school but...if it doesn't work out with this girl, there is a TREMENDOUS imbalance between males and females so you may find it hard to find another girl. Meanwhile, this girl has plenty of selection besides you.

So, yes, RPI=good and I don't think you could go wrong by going there but don't be too disappointed if it doesn't work out with the girl.

You'll probably have to take a good number of science courses even if you major in business so you will be able to see if you might like engineering...

Good luck!

[Roxie]

www.gsu.edu

One of the best business schools in the WORLD and plenty of beautiful girls, seriously.

[koku]

for the record, if it's just about having a sexual relationship with that person...know that it probably wont last forever(or long at all). But going to the wrong school will last with you forever.

You can find attractive sexy people to please your hormones in any college like others pointed out. Just realize what you're giving up for following the girl...and then think about what your'e really going to gain. Sex? Marraige?

If it stops at sex and a relationship that probably wont go past a few months...do you really want to toss away 4 years for that??

[erbiumfiber]

...You can find attractive sexy people to please your hormones in any college ...

Unless you go to an engineering school. I did, and, trust me, neither sex was too hot...some people thought I went to another school (Wellesley) because I dressed nicely and looked pretty good- I guess that was a compliment in a way.

We had a 4:1 male to female ratio (MIT). RPI used to have it worse- something like 6:1 male to female ratio. So if you pick an engineering school, you just don't get the same selection that you do at other colleges. Maybe it's gotten better in recent years but something tells me that still more men choose to be engineers than women.

But, like I said, it's a great school although you might end up having PLENTY of time to study...

[koku]

Unless you go to an engineering school. I did, and, trust me, neither sex was too hot...some people thought I went to another school (Wellesley) because I dressed nicely and looked pretty good- I guess that was a compliment in a way.

We had a 4:1 male to female ratio (MIT). RPI used to have it worse- something like 6:1 male to female ratio. So if you pick an engineering school, you just don't get the same selection that you do at other colleges. Maybe it's gotten better in recent years but something tells me that still more men choose to be engineers than women.

But, like I said, it's a great school although you might end up having PLENTY of time to study...


bah he can get sex at local bars and pubs then. point is sexual desires can be filled elsewhere.

as to your situation, CRAP! That really sucks. It's kinda late for me now(school morning) I'd reply in lenght but I sympathise with you greatly.


*shakes head* That's sad news. I'm sorry.

[ArkhanTerra]

We had a 4:1 male to female ratio (MIT). RPI used to have it worse- something like 6:1 male to female ratio. So if you pick an engineering school, you just don't get the same selection that you do at other colleges. Maybe it's gotten better in recent years but something tells me that still more men choose to be engineers than women.

Yeah, it's like 3:1 now, but I'd like to think that by keeping myself clean, going outside and participating in a sport, and just keeping a level head, that I'd look good in comparison.

But fuck dude, that would suck ass. The kid who graduates college before has an actual girlfriend, now THAT is sad.

[Expert Insomniac]

I am about to give you some really bad advice. Just a warning.

I was in a similar situation when I was applying to college. Before, I had thought about applying to New York (I live in California.) I told many people that the reasons I didn't end up applying to any schools in New York is because the expense was so high and that my dad wasn't wanting me to go to New York, to the point where he might not have helped me pay for college. And those are all true. But the main reason is that I didn't like the idea of moving across the country from my best friend who I happened to be completely in love with.

I ended up going to UCSB... which had been my first choice in California schools. While part of what made it my first choice was the fact that it was close enough that I could visit my best friend when I wanted to, there were many other reasons: I love the beach, they have an amazing program in my intended major, and every extracurricular I was interested in was available.

Now, for me I can say that I do not regret my decision one bit... though granted, I've been dating my best friend for almost eight months and everything is amazingly wonderful between us. So I got everything I wanted.

However, I also know that if I hadn't ended up with him, I still would have been happy, because I love my school. I think it was the perfect school for me to attend.

So I guess... right now you're just applying right? In general, when you apply to college, try to apply to as many places as you can. The more choices you have, the pickier you can be when accpetances come.

And by the time the acceptances/rejections come, and you see your options, and you still don't know what to do, look at it like this: if you don't end up with this girl, will you regret going to that school? Or will that school still over you everything you want? If it's the former, go with a different college. Even if you do end up with her, being at the wrong school will just be a waste. But if it's the latter... then why not?

[koku]

because of the laws of probability. Compromise the school he should go to for a chance at a relationship with this girl.(and even if he does get one, how long will it go?).

I say he has a year why doesn't he date the girl now. I'd bet by the time the acceptions/rejections come his fling will be over.

[ArkhanTerra]

If only it were that simple Kokujin, if only it were that simple.

I guess I'm not only worried about a relationship, but she's also one of my closest friends (awwwwkwaaaaard), so... yeah.

Fuck it, I have to make a decision by April, and I'm applying to the schools regardless. Thanks for all the advice.

[Kass]

There are a few things in life you should never base on lust: choosing a college, choosing a career and career changes.

It is almost a sure bet that if you make any of those decisions because of a girl, at some point, you'll regret it. The only way I can see there being an exception is if you are already married and since you're still in high school, that's unlikely to be the case.

Pick the best school you can get into and afford. *IF* the relationship with this girl is meant to be, it will survive time and distance.

[Nights_into_dreams]

*IF* the relationship with this girl is meant to be, it will survive time and distance.

Cherried for truth.

Trust in love...

If this girl is the one that the other end of your red ribbon is attached to, then you have no worries.

Everything will work out.

Just try to make your future as bright as possible...because if its meant to be, then you will want to take care of her, no?

[delen]

Dude, CMU > RPI anyday. There are better tech schools and a better business school there.

Pwned.