Does too much education lead to oblivion? Is it me, or have you lost your mind?

Are all grad students self-important pricks?

I have been a little lax in posting lately, mainly due to the beginning of grad school. For those who have been following this blog for a while, you may remember that I really did not think I would get accepted in the first place, seeing as how I did virtually no studying before I took my GRE. I guess despite dismal scores, the admissions office does in fact look at things beside the numbers. That was a relief.

Anyways, going back to school, even if only one day a week has been an eye-opening experience definitely. I thought I was busy before…

Anyways to get back to the subject of this post…

Grad school is really different than college. When I was an undergrad – you had on occasion those self-important jerks that were convinced they knew everything, but it was OK, because you knew that in time they would wake up and smell reality, like when it came time for them to get that first REAL job in the cold, cold world.

There is nothing like an interviewer who doesn’t give a crap about you, your life’s mission or your GPA to put you in your place.

Now however, it is a bit harder to take the BS because the ones in class who are sitting there pontificating HAVE been out in the real world, and they are still that delusional. Scary.

My God...Is that what I sound like?

I like to think that I am an active participant in class. I enjoy the discussions and throwing around ideas, but I am more than a little alarmed by some of my classmates.

Most of the people in my program are older, and like me they are returning to school to either move up the corporate ladder to a more attractive salary or are wanting to change careers entirely. I get that.

But when did it become the "it" thing to do to spout off at the mouth about everything from your political leanings to your choice of transportation on the second day of class? Since when does anyone get to tell me what to think or feel? (Maybe they are Palin fans - after all doesn't she agree with creationism in schools and burning books. Guess she missed the Hitler chapter in her world history class.)

Too many Grad students get caught up in the arrogant and self-serving ideology that they are the next best thing and will single-handedly save the world. Newsflash! Objectivity is a myth and no ONE person will ever save us.

If I ever become one of them...please do the world a favor and shoot me.