tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post2694280550984236769..comments2023-12-20T23:26:23.594-07:00Comments on Tractor Tracks: Books!FarmGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07109427921448753169noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-73177611514981662862012-10-01T17:07:14.029-06:002012-10-01T17:07:14.029-06:00Very very tired ones.Very very tired ones.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07889597367498052788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-49480822865417053972007-08-13T00:49:00.000-06:002007-08-13T00:49:00.000-06:00As someone who has to make ID cards, issue parking...As someone who has to make ID cards, issue parking permits, provide information, and enforce rules, I can tell you that anyone who comes in without screaming at me about how much they pay for tuition and how they shouldn't have to deal with [insert minor problem here]...well, anyone who doesn't scream is a godsend.<BR/>As for the cost of books, English and political science both have books far Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892719984948470481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-17063191943864138522007-08-12T22:38:00.000-06:002007-08-12T22:38:00.000-06:00A smile and a kind word for those admin. types wil...A smile and a kind word for those admin. types will stand you in good stead when you REALLY do need help with something<BR/><BR/>farmistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-23463818518270373372007-08-12T13:38:00.000-06:002007-08-12T13:38:00.000-06:00I always try to throw at least a smile and a nod a...I always try to throw at least a smile and a nod at anyone holding a door for me. Just acknowledge that they're doing something nice.<BR/><BR/>Most of the time I say thank you, as well.FarmGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109427921448753169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-16543115816989751692007-08-12T13:34:00.000-06:002007-08-12T13:34:00.000-06:00"Makes me wonder what kind of spoiled brats they'v..."Makes me wonder what kind of spoiled brats they've been dealing with. I guess I'll find out tomorrow."<BR/><BR/>Well, I was in college for a couple of semesters... that was three years ago. What I saw was a bunch of snooty kids who lack any common courtesy. If I held a door, most didn't say "thank you" and almost nobody even touched the door. Contrast that with everyday life... I've griped some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-89715386814752719222007-08-12T13:16:00.000-06:002007-08-12T13:16:00.000-06:00Shane-- My book needs for my classes aren't that h...Shane-- <BR/>My book needs for my classes aren't that high. Thankfully. <BR/><BR/>Murphy--<BR/>Also thankfully, the government took one look at my FAFSA form and said "HOLY CRAP! You're POOR!" and gave me enough to cover my tuition and fees and such. That plus a small Stafford loan to help out with the living expenses and a work study, and I'm sitting fairly pretty on the financial department.FarmGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109427921448753169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-11314965810101964822007-08-12T13:06:00.000-06:002007-08-12T13:06:00.000-06:00Bah, college life. been there, done that (actually...Bah, college life. been there, done that (actually, one might argue that it did me), got the t-shirt. The whole process of getting financially raked over the coals only convinced me that I should get into the book business for future collegians.Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473980410347329436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-68009757725634189762007-08-12T12:29:00.000-06:002007-08-12T12:29:00.000-06:00If it makes you feel any better, my engineering de...If it makes you feel any better, my engineering degree (and subsequent purchases) have netted me an engineering library of over $10000 worth.Shanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605660561691357227noreply@blogger.com