Aaron Schaffer, Editor-in-Chief
Dear Chris: There’s a really pretty girl, but she’s a freshman, and I’m a second semester senior.
-Thanks, Romantic
Chris: I think what you need is a little more time. Try walking underneath the clock tower. I’m sure if you come off as a nice guy she’ll give you a chance. Go ahead and ask her on a date!
Dear Chris: I have no idea what to do academically. I enrolled in some political science courses because I could see myself in the House of Representatives, or even being president someday. But, I don’t quite understand the structure of the class; we don’t do much. Lastly, my friend insists that I take a sign language course with him, but I don’t know what to expect from it.
-Yours truly, Clueless
Chris: I think sitting around and doing nothing is an authentic experience that will prepare you for a position in Congress. So, stay in those classes. I wouldn’t advise you to try and become president, though. After all, that could be a very stressful job. Go ahead and take the sign language class, and practice thoroughly. You don’t know how good you are at sign language until you have to use it to order pizza over the phone.
Dear Chris: I am a freshman at the University of Rochester and I am confused about how some of the things work here. I spent the entirety of my URos and Declining on food during the first week because I didn’t realize that I have the Unlimited meal plan. I don’t want to eat at dining halls every day. Surely, there must be something I can do to fix this.
-From, Penniless
Chris: This usually goes a little under the radar, but Danforth is consistently ranked as one of the best dining halls in Sue B. As for your financial situation, I’m afraid you have lost all of your Declining and URos . But there are some ways you can make money on campus. Go to every concert at Eastman and try to take advantage of the rule in which students can get $10 tickets. You can purchase your ticket–front row seats are preferrable–and then scalpitforatleast$90.Youcanalso find ways to save money at school. For example, if you want to save money at the Pit, just put four bags of chips and some lettuce in a plastic container and go through the line as if it were a salad. They price salads by weight, so you’ll spend no more than a couple of quarters.
Dear Chris: I am a freshman girl, and there is this guy, a senior, who keeps looking at me. I think he is going to ask me out or something. What should I say if he does?
-With gratitude, Cheerful
Chris: This guy sounds like a total freak. I would try to stay away from him as much as possible and if he comes off as a really kind, genuine and innocent guy who really just wants to meet you, it must be an act.
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