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Neostorm
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 box_2005 wrote: neostorm wrote: LOL. Never would happen at U of T.
Speaking of asshole professors. I took PHL102- History of Western Philosophy in my first year and my first essay back i got a 45%. It was about Socrates, we had to agree or disagree on his work.
And then he told the class that the majority of the class failed because we went against Socrates. He said soemthing like "Do you think that Socrates would be wrong if we studied him for the last couple of millenia. Do you think that i wasted 10 years at Oxford studyign someone who was wrong!?"
So ever since then i learned that i have to agree with everything.
WTF???
WTF??? He can't do that! You're not allowed to mark an essay in philosophy based on whether the person agrees or not, but based on whether their points are valid or not. This is the most disgusting thing I've ever heard. What was the prof's name? That is just disgusting It was professor Hutchinson. He was an odd one. Kept talking about how Rustafarianism is one of the great monotheistic religions and how smoking weed should be legal and he pretty much told everyone to try it LOL.
It was one of the most disorganized classes i have ever taken at U of T.
Oh and Lecter, how do Germans view Canada in terms of education?
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Dr. Lecter
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box_2005 wrote: neostorm wrote: LOL. Never would happen at U of T.
Speaking of asshole professors. I took PHL102- History of Western Philosophy in my first year and my first essay back i got a 45%. It was about Socrates, we had to agree or disagree on his work.
And then he told the class that the majority of the class failed because we went against Socrates. He said soemthing like "Do you think that Socrates would be wrong if we studied him for the last couple of millenia. Do you think that i wasted 10 years at Oxford studyign someone who was wrong!?"
So ever since then i learned that i have to agree with everything.
WTF???
WTF??? He can't do that! You're not allowed to mark an essay in philosophy based on whether the person agrees or not, but based on whether their points are valid or not. This is the most disgusting thing I've ever heard. What was the prof's name? That is just disgusting 
You should be at my school, you'd be constantly disgusted. This happens here on constant basis. Some teachers..well, your exams HAVE to agree with their opinion if you want a good grade. They won't fail you if you write a great argumentation, but you'll NEVER get above 80% if you disagree with them. _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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Box
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Dr. Lecter wrote:
Both Munich's universities (normal and technical) are by far considered the best.
Heidelberg (where Goethe and Schiller studied) is a somewhat distant third.
Heidelberg was the third that I was about to mention 
It's also a gorgeous city. I've seen pictures, and they're just 
Neostorm, thanks for telling me this. I'll avoid this bastard like I would the Black Plague :x _________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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Neostorm
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Are you majoring in Philosophy Box? I gave up my minor in philosophy after that class. HOrrible experience.
I'm majoring in Criminilogy and minor in Soc, History and English now.
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Dr. Lecter
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neostorm wrote:
Oh and Lecter, how do Germans view Canada in terms of education?
Well, it's pretty much non-existant. People here think of the USA when you mention Canada. And as for the USA, people here think that the education there is at a very very low level And considering some personal experiences, I can tell why it is assumed... _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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neostorm wrote: Are you majoring in Philosophy Box? I gave up my minor in philosophy after that class. HOrrible experience.
I'm majoring in Criminilogy and minor in Soc, History and English now. Currently, I have it as a minor, but will change it asap. I really dislike the department and courses.
I'm in literary studies and english. Are you taking any English courses this sem? _________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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Neostorm
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Dr. Lecter wrote: neostorm wrote:
Oh and Lecter, how do Germans view Canada in terms of education?
Well, it's pretty much non-existant. People here think of the USA when you mention Canada. And as for the USA, people here think that the education there is at a very very low level And considering some personal experiences, I can tell why it is assumed... Boo.. LOL that sucks. I know that in Portugal, people view our undergraduate system as sucky,but they really value Canada's graduate studies. Many of them come here.
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Neostorm
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Me no. I haven't taken any english courses as of yet.. I just recently decided to add that minor.
I'm giong going to hopefully take the canadian fiction course this summer. And then next year I am taking NArrative, British writers and some other one.. Maybe the 19th century course of the american lit. Any recommendations?
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Dr. Lecter
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box_2005 wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote:
Both Munich's universities (normal and technical) are by far considered the best.
Heidelberg (where Goethe and Schiller studied) is a somewhat distant third.
Heidelberg was the third that I was about to mention It's also a gorgeous city. I've seen pictures, and they're just Neostorm, thanks for telling me this. I'll avoid this bastard like I would the Black Plague :x I drove through Heidelberg once...what a beauty. _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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Dr. Lecter
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Philosophy is by far my most boring class at the moment :x
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neostorm wrote: Me no. I haven't taken any english courses as of yet.. I just recently decided to add that minor.
I'm giong going to hopefully take the canadian fiction course this summer. And then next year I am taking NArrative, British writers and some other one.. Maybe the 19th century course of the american lit. Any recommendations? I'm taking 20th Century Can Fiction right now. I gotta say, it's getting better as we progress (that exam on Mon was for that course)
Currently I'm reading 'Coming Through Slaughter' by Odaajte. Great book, it's all about and has the feel of jazz. It's kinda sexy
I recommend the JEF100y1 course. Why? Well, you get a major grounding in West lit. tradition, and you get to do some of the greatest works ever, from Odyssey to Dante's Inferno and Don Quixote. Great course, enjoyed it a lot. But a warning: there's a lot to read. 12 books, and not all are plays _________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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Ohh! I actually went to one of JEF100 courses this year. with a professor forgot his name, but he was short, balding. Kept asking people about the origin of their names, and if they didnt know it he would embarass them.
LOL
it seemed good, but it just didnt fit in with my schedule.. I hate 3 hour courses.
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Dr. Lecter wrote:
I drove through Heidelberg once...what a beauty.
Indeed:
Sigh...  _________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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Neostorm
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Is that castle the university??
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neostorm wrote: Ohh! I actually went to one of JEF100 courses this year. with a professor forgot his name, but he was short, balding. Kept asking people about the origin of their names, and if they didnt know it he would embarass them.
LOL
it seemed good, but it just didnt fit in with my schedule.. I hate 3 hour courses. :?
You've come across some weird profs, eh? Lol, my experiences have been pretty tame compared to that. Guess I've been lucky
The schedule I had, it was divided into a 1hr lecture and a 2hr one, so it was more managable.
As for 3 hour courses
I have 3 that are 3 straight hours, and 1 which is divided into 2 1hr/2hrs sections. Only one of my courses this year is 2 hours/week. _________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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torrino
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Have you two met yet?
It's ridiculous to talk about all these professors you both have had and be within such a proximity of each other and NOT meet up.
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Neostorm
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Nope we haven't met up, makes it more special 
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neostorm wrote: Nope we haven't met up, makes it more special Ya, the anonymity gives it an edge :wink:
We do share a common bond in that we go to the same Uni, and love Angelina Jolie 8)
Sigh, Angelina _________________In order of preference: Christian, Argos MadGez wrote: Briefs. Am used to them and boxers can get me in trouble it seems. Too much room and maybe the silkiness have created more than one awkward situation. My Box-Office Blog: http://boxofficetracker.blogspot.com/
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torrino
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That's just stupid.
It doesn't make me want to apply if everyone's so reluctant to even spend time together...
You two should go on a date to see Mr and Mrs Smith *laughs to self*
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Neostorm
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LOL, only if you promise that we get to see the real Samuel L. Jackson.
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Dr. Lecter
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box_2005 wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote:
I drove through Heidelberg once...what a beauty.
Indeed: Sigh... Been at those places, even though very shortly...amazing _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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Neostorm
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Dr. Lecter wrote: box_2005 wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote:
I drove through Heidelberg once...what a beauty.
Indeed: Sigh... Been at those places, even though very shortly...amazing Is that castle the University??
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Dr. Lecter
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neostorm wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: box_2005 wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote:
I drove through Heidelberg once...what a beauty.
Indeed: Sigh... Been at those places, even though very shortly...amazing Is that castle the University?? I am not sure, but I don't think so. _________________The greatest thing on earth is to love and to be loved in return!
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Neo, why is it controversial?
I've never seen that sign.
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