Asshole Privilege At Universities
What's true privilege? Thinking you can skip all your classes to march around demanding non-culturally appropriated food in the cafeteria -- and then still pass and even get good grades.
The Special Snowflake SJWs are complaining that skipping class to picket and group-whine is causing them some issues.
Mei Novak writes in the Brown Daily Herald:
"There are people breaking down, dropping out of classes and failing classes because of the activism work they are taking on," said David, an undergraduate whose name has been changed to preserve anonymity. Throughout the year, he has worked to confront issues of racism and diversity on campus.His role as a student activist has taken a toll on his mental, physical and emotional health. "My grades dropped dramatically. My health completely changed. I lost weight. I'm on antidepressants and anti-anxiety pills right now. (Counseling and Psychological Services) counselors called me. I had deans calling me to make sure I was okay," he said.
As students rallied to protest two racist columns published by The Herald and the alleged assault of a Latinx student from Dartmouth by a Department of Public Safety officer, David spent numerous hours organizing demonstrations with fellow activists. Meanwhile, he struggled to balance his classes, job and social life with the activism to which he feels so dedicated. Stressors and triggers flooded his life constantly, he said.
David turned to CAPS and reached out to deans for notes that extended his deadlines for assignments. These were helpful, he said, but acted only as "bandages" for the underlying causes of stress.
True "privilege" (and I don't mean that in a good way) is being given an education and not taking advantage of it.
Via @CollegeFix. Their tweet:
@CollegeFix
Feel for them, people: "Schoolwork, advocacy place strain on student activists"
Someone once said:
"University is the only place I know of where people pay good money for something and then try to avoid picking up the merchandise."
Lastango at February 20, 2016 7:59 AM
"I had deans calling me to make sure I was okay."
Wow, just wow. If I had stopped going to classes, I would not have even had any of my professors contact, let alone a dean.
Now, that is privilege.
And, yep, you are spot on Amy. It is privilege to waste your time doing "activism" and ignore the opportunity a higher education offers.
I find it hard to sympathize with his "being exhausted." I was often exhausted from working while trying to attend class.
charles at February 20, 2016 8:05 AM
When your life is founded on lies, dealing with truth is a bitch.
Wfjag at February 20, 2016 8:05 AM
They're going to claim they have PTSD and demand the university pay for their treatment. Watch and see if they don't.
Robert Evans at February 20, 2016 8:41 AM
For what reason is he going to school? To be an activist, or to get an education?
If I went to my boss and told him work was cutting into my activism, I'm sure he'd say, "No problem. I can let you turn in your projects late and skip doing a few reports."
Spoiled child.
Conan the Grammarian at February 20, 2016 8:47 AM
True privilege is having he opportunity to pursue a college education. The key word is "pursue." It won't come to you, you have to go to class and get it. Getting distracted by pretty things along the way is just one of the tests.
Conan the Grammarian at February 20, 2016 8:50 AM
Lesson number one: Prioritize.
What's more important in the long run? That white girls don't wear cornrows, or that you pass Ancient Minoan Anthropology by turning in the paper due tomorrow?
Really? I have to take the concerns of someone like this seriously?
Xe is an idiot.
Conan the Grammarian at February 20, 2016 9:10 AM
Conan: "Xe is an idiot."
No, no, no; Conan, you cannot use such disparaging language. The SJW need to learn you a lesson!
You should have said that "Xe is intellectually challenged."
And be sure to say "Priority challenged" as well.
Gotta get the language right so that the Little Red Guards don't come after you.
charles at February 20, 2016 10:04 AM
The Dean would have never called me. Some profs might have asked the class something like "Hey, Banker hasn't been to class in a few days, does anyone know if he is sick or anything?" A few might have called. If it was intermittent some of the profs might have called me into office hours.
Anything from the Dean would have been a form letter that would start something like this
Dear __Mr._Banker_____
The Office of Dean of Academic Student Life has been made aware of your lack of performance....
The Former Banker at February 20, 2016 4:13 PM
Just shows how much the ivory towers support and promote this activism.
Joe J at February 20, 2016 6:03 PM
You are paying them to do that to yourself? Can't you drop out and do activism for free, not to mention skipping the stress and maybe freeing up a spot for someone who wants to learn?
MarkD at February 22, 2016 4:03 PM
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