Why so sad tonight Oppo?

"190e30-Now with COSWORTH" (190e30)
12/30/2013 at 01:14 • Filed to: None

What the hell, this is so depressing.

For what it's worth, my two cents is just to face things with a level head and plow through. You're always going to have issues to overcome, but you also always have the awesome times to live for. I hear where you're coming from; I'm both trying to figure out college, plan for the SAT, figure out my school and relationship stuff, but remember that for every bad time you can think of that you've had, there's at least two good ones to match it. When you're really tough, talk to the people you need to talk to; there's always someone who will help out, its just part of life.

That's the other great thing about Oppo. There is no car community like us out there. It's not only a car site to waste your free time, its a place to relate with others, to talk things out, and bond, and share some of our good times that happen both at and away from our computers.

Life's a drive. You ride the torque curve to its peak, and when things go wrong, change gears and keep on going. -190e30, right here right now. Trademarked.

DISCUSSION (17)

joemcm > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/30/2013 at 01:19

Don't stress about getting into college, you don't know stress until you're here. MUAHAHAHAHAHA

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > joemcm
12/30/2013 at 01:21

Wait until you graduate...

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > joemcm
12/30/2013 at 01:21

Hahaha...I'm not too worried about college itself, its just the stuff right now...all the SAT prep, while also sorting through the stuff, while also balancing schoolwork, work work, and social stuff. I'm sure you can remember the time haha

Harris Lue > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/30/2013 at 01:22

"Life's a drive. You ride the torque curve to its peak, and when things go wrong, change gears and keep on going."

That Might just be the Quote of the year... Nothing like the last minute, but epic none the less!

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/30/2013 at 01:23

If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing
When you're feeling in the dumps
Don't be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle, that's the thing.

And...always look on the bright side of life

Anon > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/30/2013 at 01:23

Like Joemcm said, getting into college isn't the bad part, it's once you get in that the stress begins. However I'm the type of person that sees most classes as challenges and a chance to learn about cool shit.

That being said if you get into an English class and have to read "Pride and Prejudice" just jump out a window, it'll cause you less psychological and physical harm.

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > Anon
12/30/2013 at 01:26

So far, the hardest obstacle I've had to cross was probably The Scarlet Letter. Didn't read a word. Thanks Sparknotes.

Can't wait. I like reading, and I like writing, but I have an issue with historically worded/boring texts.

Anon > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/30/2013 at 01:28

The Scarlet letter, Anything written by Jane Austen, The Crucible, and Jane Eyre rank at the very top of books that I appreciate but never want to have to read again for as long as I live!

911e46z06 > joemcm
12/30/2013 at 01:34

Lmao. If you're stressed out in college, you're doing it wrong.

911e46z06 > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/30/2013 at 01:35

Where you thinking about goin to school?

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/30/2013 at 01:40

"It's easy to grin, when your ship has come in, and you've got the stock market beat. But the man who's worthwhile is the man who can smile - when his shorts are too tight in the seat!" - Caddyshack

Simply put, parents are correct in that "building character" is more important than most people give credit for. I've recently discovered I'm grossly underpaid, my love life went from semi-stable in college to rocky at best after my move, I can;t come close to affording a new car while everyone around me acts like I must be some horrible person because of that fact, and yet.....meh. I've dug myself into and out of much deeper holes than any of these. Between the time my college called and said I suddenly owed then 5 grand I didn;t have and the time a couple thousand went missing from my bank account, I haven't exactly had the best days this year.

Here's a hell of measuring stick - this happened and it isn't even on my top 5 list of "Shittiest moments of 2013" for me. It barely makes top 10. But whatever, I'm still alive and still have a roof and a car and food so whatever, I'll keep chugging along. A jetta as a hat couldn't stop me so I doubt minor financial or girl troubles will either.

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190e30-Now with COSWORTH > 911e46z06
12/30/2013 at 01:42

I'm still pretty deep in consideration...as of now, anything from Temple, to UCLA, to GWU, to American, and more. I still have to figure out my major (I think I want to be an engineer, but I'm only decent at math and am much better at writing) and any scholarship options/costs. I'd like to stay close enough to home to be there if I need to (I'm in Connecticut) but might end up moving away a bit. So who knows...I have a lot of consideration ahead.

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
12/30/2013 at 01:48

Oh my god, that story makes it pretty high up on the list of nightmares.

As for the rest, yeah, that sounds about right. Everyone hits their rocky stretches, its all about pulling yourself though it.

911e46z06 > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/30/2013 at 01:58

I went as far away as I could. Super glad I did. Kind of forces you to make new friends and learn how to function on your own. You can always come back home after. Just be sure to choose a major that will actually get you a job. Stay away from like Art History and obscure Literature degrees and stuff. In other words, don't major in something that only qualifies you to teach that something after you graduate.

Go spend some time in LA before you go to UCLA. Great school, but I would go insane if I ever had to spend more than a few days there. Temple's awesome. Philly's a cool city, which is important. I was lucky enough to end up somewhere with an awesome car scene, which was cool. Before you decide go to a basketball game at a big time basketball school. College sports are so incredibly much fun, so at least get a taste before you go somewhere without any decent teams.

That's my advice. But then again, I don't know shit, so feel free to ignore it.

190e30-Now with COSWORTH > 911e46z06
12/30/2013 at 02:05

No, its definitely appreciated. I need all the help I can get.

My grandfather takes me to UCONN games all the time, so I've got that checked off. Even though I'm not a huge basketball fan, you gotta love the energy.

I've never even been to LA, I just love California and want to go to school in a city. I've got family who both just graduated and are currently enrolled in Philly, so I've been there a lot. I really like it there and would love to be there, but might want to go to a place I'm familiar with. Just like you said, I'm definitely ready to stray from my comfort zone a bit.

Out of curiosity, where did you go?

911e46z06 > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/30/2013 at 03:01

I went to University of Miami (the good one). It was pretty awesome.

If you can get in to UCLA, you can get in to UCSD. San Diego is basically all the good parts of LA without most of the crappy parts. Still expensive as hell though.

Get out there man. I didn't know a single person in Miami when I went. Kind of made me go explore and make friends and try new things rather than just keeping to the same routine. One of the best decisions I ever made.

orcim > 190e30-Now with COSWORTH
12/30/2013 at 04:08

My thoughts: make sure you nurture your writing. Communication (like what we're doing now) is just going to get more important, not less. It's also the basis of marketing, project management, management, technical writing, and ...successful engineering teams. Don't skimp, keep it amp'ed up. If you have to, write (something) *every day*. Keep it alive. Like practicing your craft and it happens to be something you're interested in and good at already. Don't lose it. It also helps in the creativity dept. which is a something that will distinguish you from others in job seeking.

As for engineering, it's almost arbitrary what you want to do - pick something that seems like you can put up with it. Math is fine, but you'll need some application level experience to translate it into a marketable skill, unless of course you're headed to academia. Keep the math going, for sure, but pick out the core classes from some focus. Most schools now understand that tailored curriculum is necessary and they have programs for crafting what you want. (Fer instance, ended up with a BS in comp sci/bus mgmt for my efforts. Totally custom, but part of one of one the colleges at the university that allowed that to happen. )