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Post by **weemadando** » 2002-10-18 12:48am

Having spent the majority of my school life studying the sciences, and even the first year of university studying science, I found that I far preferred arts. Though science still remains a keen interest and even a "hobby" if you will, Arts is what I'm majoring in and what I'm aiming to get a job in.

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2002-10-18 12:53am

weemadando wrote:Having spent the majority of my school life studying the sciences, and even the first year of university studying science, I found that I far preferred arts. Though science still remains a keen interest and even a "hobby" if you will, Arts is what I'm majoring in and what I'm aiming to get a job in.

Nothing wrong with a mixed backgrond. My beef is with the pure-artsies who think that basic knowledge of science and scientific method is not a life skill.

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2002-10-18 10:39am

Sylvar Fyre wrote:
phongn wrote:Hmm...so, not enough guys at SB to flirt with?
Well, I hadn't seen you around SB lately, and I was getting lonely...
Besides, I don't think there are enough guys in the world for me to flirt with to my satisfaction...

Bah. Wasn't it you who got annoyed when I called you "ma'am?"

Ted · Post by **Ted** » 2002-10-18 10:52am

Sylvar Fyre wrote: I am. About 30 minutes from Spanky. I'm in a little bitty town that probably doesn't even qualify to be on a map, except it has a college in it (which happens to be the college I go to). I'm originally from Chicago.

Did I ever say that I was planning a trip to Iowa?

And BTW, Welcome to the board.

Ted · Post by **Ted** » 2002-10-18 10:56am

Darth Wong wrote:
weemadando wrote:Having spent the majority of my school life studying the sciences, and even the first year of university studying science, I found that I far preferred arts. Though science still remains a keen interest and even a "hobby" if you will, Arts is what I'm majoring in and what I'm aiming to get a job in.
Nothing wrong with a mixed backgrond. My beef is with the pure-artsies who think that basic knowledge of science and scientific method is not a life skill.

Does Social Science count?

I'm taking 4 histories and 1 geography right now.

Post by **Lagmonster** » 2002-10-18 11:11am

About arts, I bet a lot of people just don't really know what they want to do, and so go for something easy. Arts are easy.

Me, I finished half a basic arts degree before switching into biology. It was actually family influence that helped sway the course.

..."The biological sciences are strong in my family. I am now a virologist, like my father before me." *ignites light-beaker*

Ted · Post by **Ted** » 2002-10-18 11:18am

gah, that is so corny.

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2002-10-18 11:27am

At one point in my life, I was a music education major. Political bullshit within the school of music made me change my mind. I am not going to kiss someone's ass to get a better grade. It's not like I was going out there to make money from playing. I only wanted to be a band directer, geez!

Ted · Post by **Ted** » 2002-10-18 11:28am

What instrument you play?
And can you give me private lessons?

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2002-10-18 11:31am

The easier answer is what instruments can I not play.
I'm not that good at strings, but I'm sure verilon would give you viola lessons.

And sure, I'll give private lessons. $125 and hour.

Tsyroc · Post by **Tsyroc** » 2002-10-18 11:36am

Ted wrote:
Sylvar Fyre wrote: I am. About 30 minutes from Spanky. I'm in a little bitty town that probably doesn't even qualify to be on a map, except it has a college in it (which happens to be the college I go to). I'm originally from Chicago.

Did I ever say that I was planning a trip to Iowa?

And BTW, Welcome to the board.

She was answering my question about her being in Iowa too (like Spanky).

My grandmother happens to live in Iowa City so I will be planning a trip to
Iowa sometime in the future.

Probably not for awhile though. I was there a lot last year.

Ted · Post by **Ted** » 2002-10-18 11:37am

Kelly Antilles wrote:The easier answer is what instruments can I not play.
I'm not that good at strings, but I'm sure verilon would give you viola lessons.

And sure, I'll give private lessons. $125 and hour.

You meanie, that better be Canadian currency.

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2002-10-18 11:47am

Ted wrote:
Kelly Antilles wrote:The easier answer is what instruments can I not play.
I'm not that good at strings, but I'm sure verilon would give you viola lessons.

And sure, I'll give private lessons. $125 and hour.
You meanie, that better be Canadian currency.

Nope, it's in Euros.

Ted · Post by **Ted** » 2002-10-18 11:48am

Kelly Antilles wrote:
Ted wrote:
Kelly Antilles wrote:The easier answer is what instruments can I not play.
I'm not that good at strings, but I'm sure verilon would give you viola lessons.

And sure, I'll give private lessons. $125 and hour.
You meanie, that better be Canadian currency.
Nope, it's in Euros.

Then I'll charge you for travel expenses.

Larz · Post by **Larz** » 2002-10-18 12:47pm

And the thread that started out as a welcoming party has become a descusion about logical education vs artistical education and musical abilities...

... oh well. On the logical side my college major is Chemistry with a minor in Premed... so my logical base better be stronger than titanium at the end! However, I still do arts as a hobby (charcol/graphite drawings, poetry, music... and if I could afford the time and money I'd take up painting again). As for music... I play mainly the only worthy insturment, the guitar :: smacks Verilons viola playing skills :: Past that I can play simple clarinet, french horn (very out of practice), trumpet (extraordinarly out of practice), simple drums (on good days), some bass (electric...:: smacks verilons classical string insturment playing::... not classical bass) and if I can play simple Sitar, Banjo, and Mandoline (probably all spelled wrong). Arn't I so spezial!

Post by **Kuja** » 2002-10-18 12:52pm

I don't think any honest newbie has ever made such a stir here.....

Larz · Post by **Larz** » 2002-10-18 01:02pm

An art major, self tatooing, female... I'd say theres some reason behind the stir

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2002-10-18 01:04pm

At least she's not a Jourinalism Major

Larz · Post by **Larz** » 2002-10-18 01:06pm

Mr Bean wrote:At least she's not a Jourinalism Major

Now THAT could have gotten bloody...

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2002-10-18 01:13pm

Excuse me Larz, but what exactly is a "simple" clairnet?

Larz · Post by **Larz** » 2002-10-18 01:21pm

Simple: I can play tunes like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Bell"... but ask me to play a blues solo or a jazz accompiament and you'll basically get modern metal rock (AKA no melody screaming and screeching sounds). I should have said simple clarinet tunes though, my bad. But "simple" anything when it comes to insturments in my belief means simple to play tunes, nothing complex.

Sylvar Fyre · Post by **Sylvar Fyre** » 2002-10-18 01:27pm

Larz wrote:An art major, self tatooing, female... I'd say theres some reason behind the stir

I'm bisexual, and with dredlocks too. Aren't I special.

And I'm a theatre/history major. Not art.

But that's ok...I do draw.

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2002-10-18 01:30pm

Larz wrote:Simple: I can play tunes like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Bell"... but ask me to play a blues solo or a jazz accompiament and you'll basically get modern metal rock (AKA no melody screaming and screeching sounds). I should have said simple clarinet tunes though, my bad. But "simple" anything when it comes to insturments in my belief means simple to play tunes, nothing complex.

Ah, ok. Makes more sense now. Clarinet was my major, that's why I asked.

Larz · Post by **Larz** » 2002-10-18 01:32pm

I never understood the reasons behing taking theatre in college... if one just works at it they can learn to adlib, fake emotions, and memorize lines without having to pay over $1000. Does having a degree in theatre help to get theatre jobs or something?

Post by **Kuja** » 2002-10-18 01:38pm

Sylvar Fyre wrote:
Larz wrote:An art major, self tatooing, female... I'd say theres some reason behind the stir
I'm bisexual, and with dredlocks too. Aren't I special.

And I'm a theatre/history major. Not art. But that's ok...I do draw.

I'M TAKING THEATER TOO! I took Drama in HS and loved it, so I'm in theater and enjoying it. Love history.