Category - From Canada with Love



A major problem
Wed Oct 17, 2007 13:06 EST (UTC -5)

It's October, and that apparently means that it's time to start registering for spring classes! I absolutely detest having to pick classes, and doing so in college is at least as bad as in high school. You still have to plan with the end in mind, but now the end is up to you. Plus, I need to change my major from computer engineering to computer science. Early on in the semester, I asked people how I could change my major.

Q: How do I change my major?
A: Don't worry about it.

"Don't worry about it" is an all-encompassing answer that means, "It's too complicated for me to explain," "I don't want to have to think about it," or "I don't know." I guess I should have changed my major earlier, because now I have to deal with all that in addition to the schedule frenzy. And, oh -- it is a frenzy. Or, at least, it will be. I have to talk to an engineering advisor as well as an honors advisor, so one or both of them should be able to help. On the agenda today:

  1. Walk-in appointment with honors advisor to ask: Do I talk to an honors or engineering advisor first if I want to change my major? Do I need to have an idea of what classes I should take before I talk with either of them? How do I know when I should actually register for my classes?
  2. Have a late lunch.
  3. Hopefully meet with an engineering advisor, which they're making me do before I can register for classes.
  4. Schedule an appointment for an honors advisor visit.
  5. Study for the calculus and chemistry tests I have tomorrow.
  6. Chemistry test review session tonight.
  7. Eat some more? And then study? And sleep?

Yeah. Busy times.

It's time for yet a second edition of From Canada with Love, where my friend Natasha (and sometimes I) answer your love-related questions.

There's a chick in my Art class that i really like, but im shy and not a very social guy
And to make matters worse, i dont look like the kind of guy who would be interested in chicks like her cause of how i dress (i like metal)
Please tell me what to do

Thanks,
Stewpidz

Natasha answers:

Dear Stewpidz,
A question I have for you is, does the girl in your art class seem interested? Just because she doesn't seem like the kind of girl to date a guy like you doesn't mean that there isn't a chance. I once dated a guy who was really into punk. I also like punk but have never dressed the part, you know, the whole black clothes, tons of piercing, crazy dyed hair. The closest I've gotten is painting my nails black and the fact I have a nose ring.
You can't let stereotypes set you apart from people. I have tons of friends in different circles and you shouldn't let differences come between who you choose to spend your time with.
Honesty is your best policy when it comes to relationships also. When you approach her, be respectful but let the fact that YOUR interested be known. Don't hide behind your long black hair. (Joking).
Embrace the situation, and try your best.

Here are some tips to start conversations just in case you're a little nervous.
1) Ask her about her classes, other than art.
2) Ask about hobbies, goals, or interests.
3) Ask her if she likes some of the things you like, like metal. :)

I hope my advice has helped Stewpidz, I tried my best. :)
Rock on.

Love Always from Canada,
Natasha.

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The home stretch
Wed Apr 11, 2007 16:43 EST (UTC -5)

There are about six weeks left of school, and then we graduate. Hard to believe, isn't it? Well, it is for me. I've actually found myself kind of eager to get out of school, if only because I got used to relaxing during spring break. In fact, yes, that is the only reason. I really don't want to move along, although I recognize (reluctantly) that time passes and people age.

Just before our spring break, my school received two bomb threats in two days. The school was abuzz with rumors about the identity or identities of the person or people who made the threats. Yesterday on the school's morning TV show, the principal announced that a/the perpetrator had been arrested, and hearsay accounts confirmed this. I even heard the kid's name, but it didn't mean anything to me because I didn't know who he was.

This is a column about two friends giving advice on relationships. Natasha is Canadian and has lots of relationship experience. Jordon is American and doesn't. Together, they bring you: From Canada with Love.

Kayley writes:

My ex-boyfriend Kelley still loves me a lot and he can’t seem to get over me. I on the other hand like his best friend, Acorn. My excuse for breaking up with Kelley was that my parent’s wouldn’t let me date and now Kelley is really mad at me because I asked out Acorn, but Kelley thinks that I asked him back out, so now he thinks that we’re back together. What do I do to make Kelley not like me, and for Acorn to like me?

Natasha responds:

Dear Kayley,

The first thing I would advise you to do is to sit down with Kelley and tell him the truth about the whole situation. Honesty is the best way to go because it will allow the person that your breaking up with to find closure easier and to know even though you don't want to be with them any longer that you still respect them enough to remain truthful. Tell him that you were scared that he was going to be mad at you because you're crushing on someone else, and you just panicked. Just explain to him what's happening so that he can decided whether not he wants to remain friends with you.

Next, you could talk to Acorn and directly ask him if he likes you. There are also little signs that you could pick up on, like if he goes out of his way at school to say hi to you or something of that nature. If it would be easier to talk with him on the phone or online then those are also suitable choices, just make sure that you talk to him after in person about it so that you can get it out in the open and non-awkward.

I hope that I've answered your questions and helped you out. If you have anymore questions feel free to send them in. Remember, I'm always here!

Natasha <3

Jordon responds:

Dear Kayley,

I agree with everything Natasha says, but I have more to add. Be good to Kelley. Don't break his heart. Make it clear that you still want to be his friend. And make sure that he isn't mad that you want to go out with Acorn. I think that if he doesn't like the idea, you shouldn't try to pursue Acorn because then you'd put yourself at risk of losing a friend. After all, it is said: "If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends / Make it last forever; friendship never ends."

Jordon

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