Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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• • onday morning and classes come early The scientists of tomorrow listen intently as Dr. Morris ex- pounds on some of the laws of physics.

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Now, let ' s see, what was the birthday of my great grand- mother ' s sister? Rush week is a time for fast talking and plenty of parties.

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Budding linguists learn the fundamentals of the foreign languages that play such an important part in an appreciation of English. Many of the complexities of education are straightened out in the casual air of a small, informal seminar session. The fun and confusion are over. The fact that one ' s schedule card indicates he is to report for class at 8 o ' clock in the morning causes a reflection, and then a realization that, after all. college is for learning and acquiring academic knowl- edge, too. With the ringing of thai first 8 o ' clock bell the struggle be- gins — the efTort to attain, maintain, and retain assignments, tests, papers, and exams. They are no longer figments of the imagination, they are reality — the this is what I came to college for. Students attempt to learn courses, but they soon become involved in trying to learn professors. Thi too is grim reality. Of course, the student himself has quite a bit to do with the professors ' ultimate reflection, and it beiomes his dedicated effort to sway the professor. That last minute poker game or beer parly leads many good intentions astray. I ' rocrastination becomes the soul of all good intentions, forc- ing the student into a cramming frenzy before the tests. The dark circles and bags under the eyes, the drooping and nod- ding heads, and the glassy stare which sees nothing arc fa- miliar sights to the instructor who must stand and lecture to such victims of vice. Nevertheless it generally works out- no better and no worse than the student himself figured it would.