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Demographics

Married/Engaged - Local
41
18%
Married/Engaged - Long Distance
16
7%
Super Serial Relationship - Local
38
16%
Super Serial LDR
29
13%
Casual Relationship - Local
7
3%
Casual LDR
5
2%
Single and Slooty
22
10%
Single and Looking to Mingle/Date
39
17%
Single and Awkward AF
23
10%
Single and FA
11
5%
 
Total votes: 231

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by ManoftheHour » Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:51 am

bound wrote:It's also pretty sad that I was am still getting paid to TLS.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by Ricky-Bobby » Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:52 am

bound wrote:
Ricky-Bobby wrote:
bound wrote:
Ricky-Bobby wrote: Hey now, I spent months on end burning my own feces to get my COA where it is.

HAHA. What a subtle way to say "Hey, I served for my country."
Huh? No, I just saved on utilities by eliminating my sewer bill. :lol:

Hahah, I thought you were referring to your GI stuff. Excuse my misinterpretation of the joke.


Since I'm not working right now, my TLS game is so off. It's also pretty sad that I was getting paid to TLS.
No, you were right. I was referring to GI Bill benefits. I just wanted to continue confusing people as much as possible. I didn't think I'd get an apology out of it. Carry on.

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bound wrote:It's also pretty sad that I was am still getting paid to TLS.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by bound » Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:54 am

I'll have you know, that I am currently funemployed and watching Good Morning America with a cup of coffe whilst TLS-ing. These three weeks of no job are the best weeks ever.


But yeah you're right...in three weeks I will be getting paid to TLS again haha.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by Ricky-Bobby » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:00 pm

bound wrote:I'll have you know, that I am currently funemployed and watching Good Morning America with a cup of coffe whilst TLS-ing. These three weeks of no job are the best weeks ever.


But yeah you're right...in three weeks I will be getting paid to TLS again haha.
I want to get paid to TLS where you're going to be paid to TLS.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by johnnyquest » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:04 pm

I'm including my undergraduate debt as well as my future law school debt. Luckily I have a girlfriend who is willing to pay all of the COL bills for the next three years though. For those graduating with under 50k including UG and LS, how in the hell are you doing it?

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by haus » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:12 pm

johnnyquest wrote:I'm including my undergraduate debt as well as my future law school debt. Luckily I have a girlfriend who is willing to pay all of the COL bills for the next three years though. For those graduating with under 50k including UG and LS, how in the hell are you doing it?
In my case, UG was long enough ago that I paid off those debts already. Although, if you did tack on my remaining debt for my Masters on top of the anticipated debt for the JD, that would go over 50k.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by ScottRiqui » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:24 pm

johnnyquest wrote:I'm including my undergraduate debt as well as my future law school debt. Luckily I have a girlfriend who is willing to pay all of the COL bills for the next three years though. For those graduating with under 50k including UG and LS, how in the hell are you doing it?
Undergrad was 20+ years ago, back when the grand total (including a victory lap) was something like $16k, so it's long since paid for. The Navy sent me to school for my master's on their dime, and law school tuition/fees will be covered by the GI Bill. Also getting ~$25k/year in housing allowance/stipend between the school and the GI Bill.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by klondike5 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:33 pm

lawschool22 wrote:
koalacity wrote:
SteelPenguin wrote:
cricketlove00 wrote:A big punch in the face to those who will have no debt.
I'm just surprised at how many people are sub 50k since that's not even enough for CoL at most schools.
Bunch of Ruby/Dillard/Mordecai recipieints, maybe? With the $15K/year stipend, Ruby people could easily come out under that, and CoL in Durham and Charlottesville is cheap enough that you could come in under $50K with a SA (or even without).
Also wealthy parentals.
There are also those who have spouse/SO who will work and cover a good part of the bills who make up a decent percent of students

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by Fiero85 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:46 pm

johnnyquest wrote:I'm including my undergraduate debt as well as my future law school debt. Luckily I have a girlfriend who is willing to pay all of the COL bills for the next three years though. For those graduating with under 50k including UG and LS, how in the hell are you doing it?
80% scholly in UG, parents paid remainder plus COL those yrs. I've worked throughout since graduting high school (Full time summers and 15 hrs otherwise in various jobs). Other than getting engaged, normal college age drinking expenses, and car repairs I've been able to save some coin, because my COL besides those three extras have been covered. I've also been fortunate in the fact that my small investment account during college has done quite nicely and I've added to it over time. I'm just lucky I started in 2012.

Continuing to work full time this summer to save up more.

Fully to LS, and parents willing to pay for books/fees/etc. I pretty much just gotta cover food and rent on my own (in a low COL city, mind you). So I'll be burning through my savings first year and hoping for a paid job next summer when I reach low funding. Rinse and repeat for 2L and 3L. My plan is to work as necessary (anytime other than during 1L) to stay afloat, lean on my SO some when they graduate UG, and end up with zero or neglible debt. Fingers crossed.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by KatyMarie » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:46 pm

klondike5 wrote: There are also those who have spouse/SO who will work and cover a good part of the bills who make up a decent percent of students
I have got to get a boyfriend w/ money who wants to cover my living expenses asap. My debt would be so much more manageable.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by cricketlove00 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:51 pm

KatyMarie wrote:
klondike5 wrote: There are also those who have spouse/SO who will work and cover a good part of the bills who make up a decent percent of students
I have got to get a boyfriend w/ money who wants to cover my living expenses asap. My debt would be so much more manageable.
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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by klondike5 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:51 pm

KatyMarie wrote:
klondike5 wrote: There are also those who have spouse/SO who will work and cover a good part of the bills who make up a decent percent of students
I have got to get a boyfriend w/ money who wants to cover my living expenses asap. My debt would be so much more manageable.
Marriage gets you some decent tax coverage depending on your situation. Not that you should marry for that reason alone. On the flip side I am sure this will have to balance out when they feel like taking a sabbatical or getting a masters. Still a good deal though

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by wsparker » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:59 pm

johnnyquest wrote:I'm including my undergraduate debt as well as my future law school debt. Luckily I have a girlfriend who is willing to pay all of the COL bills for the next three years though. For those graduating with under 50k including UG and LS, how in the hell are you doing it?
no undergrad debt thanks to a scholarship, choosing the lower ranked school with a higher scholarship, and a BF who is paying most of the living costs. Verryyyy lucky. Although I really hope I don't regret choosing the lower school over the top ones...

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by Slytherpuff » Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:18 pm

wsparker wrote:
johnnyquest wrote:I'm including my undergraduate debt as well as my future law school debt. Luckily I have a girlfriend who is willing to pay all of the COL bills for the next three years though. For those graduating with under 50k including UG and LS, how in the hell are you doing it?
no undergrad debt thanks to a scholarship, choosing the lower ranked school with a higher scholarship, and a BF who is paying most of the living costs. Verryyyy lucky. Although I really hope I don't regret choosing the lower school over the top ones...
No UG debt for me either, but I'm doing the exact opposite... I chose the higher ranked school with no scholarship over a lower ranked school with money (where my BF will be headed for a PhD and probably would have paid the COL). Also hoping I don't regret that decision 10 years from now.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by chuckbass » Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:20 pm

If your 1L grades end up being crappy, follow my plan and spend as much time during the next two years hanging at the med school, find an SO there, and profit.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by chuckbass » Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:26 pm

Fiero85 wrote:lean on my SO some when they graduate UG
Can't wait to meet SO and mention this ;)

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by Fiero85 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:30 pm

scottidsntknow wrote:
Fiero85 wrote:lean on my SO some when they graduate UG
Can't wait to meet SO and mention this ;)
haha yeah she'll likely disapprove. She wants to get married in a reasonable amount of time instead...so selfish! lol

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by chuckbass » Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:35 pm

Fiero85 wrote:
scottidsntknow wrote:
Fiero85 wrote:lean on my SO some when they graduate UG
Can't wait to meet SO and mention this ;)
haha yeah she'll likely disapprove. She wants to get married in a reasonable amount of time instead...so selfish! lol
Lol. But I do want to meet her soon, she seems 180.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by Attax » Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:39 pm

I went with 50k-100k just to be generous, but most likely will be <$50k

EDIT: Also currently being paid to work.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by cricketlove00 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:43 pm

I'm only paying COL so that'll be around $60k.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by Fiero85 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:47 pm

scottidsntknow wrote:
Fiero85 wrote:
scottidsntknow wrote:
Fiero85 wrote:lean on my SO some when they graduate UG
Can't wait to meet SO and mention this ;)
haha yeah she'll likely disapprove. She wants to get married in a reasonable amount of time instead...so selfish! lol
Lol. But I do want to meet her soon, she seems 180.
180 indeed. She'll be around plenty in August, I assure you*.

*ETA: she's introverted and I can't make her join in, for the record. she'll be around if she feels like it lol
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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by chuckbass » Mon Jun 02, 2014 1:57 pm

mhaas wrote:Look's like i'm going to SoCal, sign me up for USC
Congrats! Finally getting more representation for those SoCal schools 8)

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by ManoftheHour » Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:09 pm

Attax wrote:Also currently being paid to work.
That's just crazy talk.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by johnnyquest » Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:11 pm

wsparker wrote:
johnnyquest wrote:I'm including my undergraduate debt as well as my future law school debt. Luckily I have a girlfriend who is willing to pay all of the COL bills for the next three years though. For those graduating with under 50k including UG and LS, how in the hell are you doing it?
no undergrad debt thanks to a scholarship, choosing the lower ranked school with a higher scholarship, and a BF who is paying most of the living costs. Verryyyy lucky. Although I really hope I don't regret choosing the lower school over the top ones...
Maybe I'm just bad with money lol. I had a scholarship for UG too about 75% and I worked, and I still graduated with 35k debt. I had no parental support though.

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Re: TLS Class of 2017

Post by Fiero85 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:15 pm

johnnyquest wrote:
wsparker wrote:
johnnyquest wrote:I'm including my undergraduate debt as well as my future law school debt. Luckily I have a girlfriend who is willing to pay all of the COL bills for the next three years though. For those graduating with under 50k including UG and LS, how in the hell are you doing it?
no undergrad debt thanks to a scholarship, choosing the lower ranked school with a higher scholarship, and a BF who is paying most of the living costs. Verryyyy lucky. Although I really hope I don't regret choosing the lower school over the top ones...
Maybe I'm just bad with money lol. I had a scholarship for UG too about 75% and I worked, and I still graduated with 35k debt. I had no parental support though.
Don't feel bad bro, that's mainly the bolded. Less than 9k a year in debt ain't much during college these days.

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