Finally, my years of masquerading as a student are finally over, as I got this from the mailman today:

What's truly amusing is that I pulled this off with the lowest possible GPA possible, which I hope is a school record. I graduated 7/1000 of a point above the minimum requirements, which was largely the result of me going down the wrong academic path. I was pushing for a BS in Chemistry, when I finally woke up during junior year and asked, "What am I going to be doing with a chemistry degree that is making this all worth it?" The answer, obviously, is "Nothing." So I copped out and just got a BA in Chemistry and a BA in Economics (Economics is one of those courses they should encourage everybody to take cause it is truly fascinating, although the real-world value that it holds is somewhat questionable since everything is based on theoretical "pure" models which can never exist).

What an accomplishment (Not).

. . .

But it all wasn't a wasted experience. Fortunately for me, I still have my UNC OneCard (ID). This saves a whopping $1.75 everytime I go to the theaters ($8.50 for a normal movie ticket, $6.75 with a student ID). As far as Southpoint Movies is concerned, I never graduated.

Posted by roy on July 27, 2005 at 08:48 AM in Personal | 11 Comments

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lillia (guest)

Comment posted on July 28th, 2005 at 12:29 PM
go royoy go!!.. niiiice.. wow, 7/1000 of a point.. yes that is amazing.. hehe.
Comment posted on July 28th, 2005 at 08:22 AM
that goodness for that movie ticket discount. that's the only reason i'm still chuggin along as a student...

hahaha congrats man. now you can finally put that science degree to good use.
Comment posted on July 28th, 2005 at 07:42 AM
grats.. about a freaking time =)

MacDaddyTatsu (guest)

Comment posted on July 28th, 2005 at 04:03 AM
It cannot be! I DONT BELIEVE IT! I REFUSE TO BELIEVE IT. *Rocks back and forth scrubbing himself humming "The Crying Game" theme music*
Comment posted on July 27th, 2005 at 09:33 PM
In the end, all that matters is that you got it. Once you've put a few years between you and school, GPA don't mean jack no more; it's just the fact that you've graduated.

Congrats!
Comment posted on July 27th, 2005 at 05:22 PM
Congratulations, Roy!!! That single piece of paper represents so much in your life: the years spent in educational pursuits, the friendships made during that time, the lessons learned, the hurdles conquered, and maybe even the knowledge of what you do and do not want in your life. Celebrate this milestone. You've earned it. :)
Comment posted on July 27th, 2005 at 03:57 PM
cool. a double degree.

congratulations.
Comment posted on July 27th, 2005 at 03:24 PM
congrats! nothing wrong with a BA, i got a BA in CS. ;) although, my school only offers BAs...

Angela (guest)

Comment posted on July 27th, 2005 at 01:34 PM
Hey Roy,

I am not sure if you remember me or not. I was wondering if you still do the photography thing... if so I was wondering what your thoughts on some of the prosumer digital cameras out there. I'm thinking of purchasing one under 1000, but I guess since I haven't done that much looking around I wasn't sure if the Nikon D100 is still good? Thanks!
Comment posted on July 27th, 2005 at 01:06 PM
no no, just a ba ;)
Comment posted on July 27th, 2005 at 08:55 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!