<p>I want to be valedictorian at Purdue University while doing Chemical Engineering. Is this a reasonable goal or should I step down? I’m a pothead, I plan on partying in college, but I plan on studying more than anything else. I don’t want that $128000 to go to waste. I’m not strong academically as a senior in H.S. right now, but I personally think I don’t put enough effort because I have lots of distractions (mainly video games) but I’ve sold all my games. Is this a reasonable expectation out of myself, regardless? Or is this a fool’s dream?</p>
<p>Edit: When I said I’m not strong academically I didn’t mean I was stupid. I just procrastinate and don’t put 100% effort. I know that’s a pathetic and common excuse, but I know my personal limits.</p>
<p>I want to be a police officer. Is this a reasonable goal?</p>
<p>I beat people with my makeshift nightstick for fun and I plan on injecting myself with lots of heroin but I really do want to make a positive difference in my community.</p>
<p>I used to inject myself with many other drugs but I sold all of them. Is this okay?</p>
<p>Lol. Pot is nothing compared to other drugs. Don’t even begin with pot. I wouldn’t doubt people that go to Ivy League schools do pot. FYI many people believe drinking to be worse than smoking pot. And drinking is a lot more common. So cut the drugs crap please. I didn’t come here to be criticized on my habits. I chose to do drugs, and nothing a random person says on the internet will change my mind.</p>
<p>My point is, I’ve heard that chemical engineering is an extremely difficult major to excel in. I’ve heard that more than half the people that go into it drop out, so I was wondering if it’s even possible to be valedictorian with such a hard major. When you factor in people that are majoring in things like liberal arts, is it a reasonable goal to be valedictorian?</p>
<p>I have a few friends at purdue studying engineering, and they study nonstop and only have a 3.0 or so. Business is an easy major at purdue though they apparently don’t do crap and have 4.0s lol</p>
<p>In other words, the fact that you procrastinate and are not strong academically tells me that your chances of getting into the program and excelling may not be great, much less your chances at valedictorian.</p>
<p>In addition, there will be those who study consistently and do not party in order to excel academically. According to the Gallup Association (a well-recognized, international research organization), the most highly successful people in anything–whether it be academics, career, relationships, etc.–are successful primarily because they focus on and apply their strengths directly to what they do.</p>
<p>There are 7,500 people in my class at Purdue… Being Valedictorian would be an accomplishment, and if you don’t cut your procrastination habits, it’d be a near impossible feat to achieve. I’m not saying it’s entirely impossible…but…realistically speaking…Even if you studied 24/7… </p>
<p>As a side note, I’d be careful with the pot thing (which I do not condone, but I am not going to preach about it either). Purdue has a zero tolerance policy for drugs, alcohol, and weapons in the dorms, and if you’re found with any, you AND your roomate get kicked out within a day and are never allowed to live in University housing again. Finding an apartment in the middle of the school year is near impossible. And people DO get caught. Happened to someone on my floor…</p>
<p>Ouch! …You AND you roommate?!
A bit harsh, I think, but certainly you being kicked out, I can understand.
I suppose it makes sure roommates have a 0-tolerance policy for their roomies too! haha… kinda like if dorm furniture here gets broken by an unknown person, the whole wing/floor/dorm (depending on where it was) gets fined for the abuse!</p>
<p>Ok… when I say I smoke, its like once a month… I do it with a friend… I don’t buy/sell it, I just get freebies from a good friend. I didn’t mean for you guys to think I was a huge pothead. And I’ve never drank yet. I don’t plan on partying a lot either… I just want to have a good social life in college. </p>
<p>If you read my edit, I meant when I said I wasn’t strong academically, that I procrastinate and don’t put 100% effort. I’ve already stopped my procrastinating habits and I’m doing a lot better. I’ve stopped playing videogames; that addiction is over with. </p>
<p>The only reason I asked this question was because I was sure that engineering programs are extremely difficult when compared to other programs and that this goal IS something that is near impossible. I just wanted confirmation. </p>
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People change.</p>
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So the people that ask if they can get into Ivy League schools on an “online chat board” don’t have it in them?</p>
<p>So the people that ask if they can get into Ivy League schools on an “online chat board” don’t have it in them?</p>
<p>^^^ Good point, I must admit. And being Valedictorian doesn’t matter much. As long as you have at least a 3.2 GPA, engineering companies will look at your resume and stuff… There is this “Industrial Roundtable” thing here and companies come and look for perspective employees, interns, etc… and most want a minimum of a 3.2 GPA, from what I heard from my engineering friends.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot space_cadet. That’s mainly what I was looking for. I realize by now it’s not practical to be valedictorian as an engineer, but that’s fine by me if I meet that 3.2. </p>
<p>wes_cali… I hope you’re joking lol. Actually I think you are joking :)</p>
they apparently don’t do crap and have 4.0s lol</p>