Re: UVA Class of 2011 Housing Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:09 am
We also need to get MissV up in this piece.
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That depends on the relationship! I've been with my boyfriend for three years long distance already, so... yeah. And if "long distance" means DC --> Charlottesville, I doubt that those relationships would be tested too much, either. But I think people who have been together for less than a year who are doing a real long distance relationship (i.e. you need to fly) might have problems. My boyfriend and I have always been long distance, so while it's a big problem in our relationship, we know how to handle it. Couples who have been together the entire time and then suddenly are thrown apart have a much harder time handling it. But really, it all comes down to trust and how much you love each other. It's true =Ptkm. wrote:J-Rod wrote:Wellsfargowagon wrote:I do agree that lots of folks (men folk and women folk) seem to be carrying relationships to law school.
During the life panel they said a lot of students make their long distance relationships work . . . but many 1L's that I hung out w/ over the rest of the weekend told me that most of them don't last more than the first 2-3 months of law school, if that.
Oh, and I'm single, and will be in August!
well that's depressing
I totally agree. There is no point in dating someone long distance unless you can see yourself marrying them eventually. That doesn't mean you have to see yourself getting married soon, but if you've never even thought of it as a possiblity... well, then why bother! Sounds like you made the right decision, Wells.Wellsfargowagon wrote:TITCR.greygoose wrote:all joking aside, i think it's best to head to law school unattached if you're not committed to a longterm relationship that will inevitably have many bumps along the road. however, those still in relationships, i genuinely wish you all the best.
Asking someone to either follow you to grad school or attempt long-distance almost requires his/her being prospective marriage material. Even though we had dated for a year, I broke up with my last girlfriend in anticipation of law school largely because, as harsh as this sounds, I couldn't see us getting hitched.
Not that everyone here in something long-term has to meet this threshold... but especially since top law schools (and surrounding professional schools) are filled with ambitious, intelligent, talented (and, in UVA's case, attractive) people, the opportunity cost seems massive unless the existing SO is really something.
Yeah I didn't think you were, but I had to put my two cents in! I was being a cheerleader for long distance relationships at the ASW A lot of people seemed worried about it, but when two people are both in grad school, it's really not so bad b/c you'd never see each other anyway. Instead, when you see each other, it's like a vacation.tkm. wrote:Well, I'm not actually worried for myself. I've been with my boyfriend for three years as well, living together for two, and he's coming along to Charlottesville. I'm just a cheerleader for relationships so I thought the idea of most couples breaking up was slightly depressing! Yeah, I don't see why you would have a problem if you've already been long distance for so long...btw you two are a very cute couple!
Hooray, sexual frustration!tkm. wrote:ah, I like how all the UVA threads have turned to relationship talk
Haha, yeah. That was hilarious.Kind of like how at the ASW the student panel on academic life turned into relationship talk. Until the guy ran over and clarified that this is about ACADEMICS, and the student panel is really qualified to talk about ACADEMICS. Hahaha.
sialeeds wrote: I just also really hate to see girls make their decisions based on their boyfriends.
I completely agree.Wellsfargowagon wrote: Asking someone to either follow you to grad school or attempt long-distance almost requires his/her being prospective marriage material. Even though we had dated for a year, I broke up with my last girlfriend in anticipation of law school largely because, as harsh as this sounds, I couldn't see us getting hitched.
Not that everyone here in something long-term has to meet this threshold... but especially since top law schools (and surrounding professional schools) are filled with ambitious, intelligent, talented (and, in UVA's case, attractive) people, the opportunity cost seems massive unless the existing SO is really something.
wahoo831 wrote:Lol, good to see this thread has turned into match.com. I'm also single and not keen on three years of zero prospects. Another point for UVA...
No.greygoose wrote:what is the consensus about "bad grades" that might screw up your scholly?
FAS has me with a 71 on my econ midterm which behooves me...i'll get my exam back today, but wtf? i hope it was an 4/1 joke. I don't think I've gotten a C since HS.
My 3.99 is falling from the sky. 4 Courses this semester: 1 B, 1 C?, 1 A, 1 A...wtf? should i be concerned?...
Wellsfargowagon wrote:greygoose wrote:damn HS drama again!Welcome to the University of Virginia (Middle) School of Lawwahoo831 wrote:Lol, good to see this thread has turned into match.com.
You're different. If you chose Fordham over UVA because of your boyfriend, then yeah. But NYU is the same caliber of school as UVA (and some would argue better, although I of course am in UVA's camp). But I still think you should make your decision primarily based on you and not him... if your decision is based primarily off of a guy and then you break up, you will be really mad about it! Notice how guys never do this... ever.Holly Madison wrote:sialeeds wrote: I just also really hate to see girls make their decisions based on their boyfriends.
She's right, at least on the first count. Unless you've married the guy, you can't be certain that he will be around for the rest of your life or even the rest of the year. You can be sure, though, that your law degree will follow you wherever you go. Your choice of law school has a permanence that makes factoring in a non-spouse (or at least non-fiancee) inappropriate. Be mindful, of course, of his feelings on the subject, and make sure he knows that his perspective is appreciated, but in this instance, you should do what will suit you best in the long run.sialeeds wrote:But I still think you should make your decision primarily based on you and not him... if your decision is based primarily off of a guy and then you break up, you will be really mad about it! Notice how guys never do this... ever.