2008 Woodie Awards
Interrogators told, 'Don't ask, don't tell'
Commentary
Laura Bond
Issue date: 11/8/07 Section: Editorial
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There are some definite perks to being a graduating senior.
While the underclassmen are scrambling to make class schedules and finding their advisement codes, I get to sit back and relax.
I only have to survive a month of boring lectures, long lines in the UC and trying to outwit the parking attendants. The number of exams, presentations and projects are dwindling, and it feels so good.
But my life is far from perfect.There's one sure way to ruin my day.
Ask the question, "What are you going to do after you graduate?"
Depending on my mood, the time of day and how much coffee I've had, the responses vary from a smile to a scream to running in the opposite direction.
Though this question may seem innocent enough, it haunts seniors like me who haven't figured out their next move after UTC.
I've run out of creative ways of saying "I don't know."
No matter how I much I positively spin my lack of a definite post-graduation plan, my response always elicits awkwardness and disappointment.
It's annoying to answer this question multiple times a week, sometimes multiple times a day. Everyone asks me this question. Even people I don't know very well.
People I went to high school with, but haven't seen in years? Check. The girl who washes my hair in the salon? Check. Basically anyone who hears that I'm graduating? Check.
I know people are trying to make polite conversation, but I don't consider this question polite.
It ranks up there with, "Why are you single?" "When are you going to get married?" and "When are you going to have kids?"
Satisfying your curiosity should not come at my expense.
So remember, the only question you should be asking a college senior is when, where and if you're invited to the graduation party.
While the underclassmen are scrambling to make class schedules and finding their advisement codes, I get to sit back and relax.
I only have to survive a month of boring lectures, long lines in the UC and trying to outwit the parking attendants. The number of exams, presentations and projects are dwindling, and it feels so good.
But my life is far from perfect.There's one sure way to ruin my day.
Ask the question, "What are you going to do after you graduate?"
Depending on my mood, the time of day and how much coffee I've had, the responses vary from a smile to a scream to running in the opposite direction.
Though this question may seem innocent enough, it haunts seniors like me who haven't figured out their next move after UTC.
I've run out of creative ways of saying "I don't know."
No matter how I much I positively spin my lack of a definite post-graduation plan, my response always elicits awkwardness and disappointment.
It's annoying to answer this question multiple times a week, sometimes multiple times a day. Everyone asks me this question. Even people I don't know very well.
People I went to high school with, but haven't seen in years? Check. The girl who washes my hair in the salon? Check. Basically anyone who hears that I'm graduating? Check.
I know people are trying to make polite conversation, but I don't consider this question polite.
It ranks up there with, "Why are you single?" "When are you going to get married?" and "When are you going to have kids?"
Satisfying your curiosity should not come at my expense.
So remember, the only question you should be asking a college senior is when, where and if you're invited to the graduation party.
