Easily Amused » Columbia University

Gravity Doesn’t Exist On Planet Academia

David Xia — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:20:00 +0000

Yesterday I read a Times article about law schools artificially boosting students' grades to help them find employment in this tough economy. I knew grade inflation was bad, but I didn't know it was that bad. The article also links to a website that tracks national trends in grade inflation. Across the board, the average GPA in public and private schools has been creeping up since the 1960s.

Job-Seeking Advice I

David Xia — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:39:25 +0000

Attention college juniors! Right now you're enjoying summer weather, settling into your subleased apartment, and getting ready to make some dough from that sinecure of a resume-padding internship. But the summer ends and it's senior year sooner than you think. With senior year and the approach of graduation also comes the specter of "What the f**k am I going to do with my life now?"

Business School Library = MBA Meat Market

David Xia — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:17:57 +0000

An overheard conversation that confirmed my suspicions that the business school library isn't a place where a lot of people go for serious studying but rather a meat market for MBAs and all other types of roaming academic bipeds.

How I Almost Burned Down My Dorm

David Xia — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:33:23 +0000

The whole thing lit up faster than a Woodstock audience on 4/20.

Sane Person’s Sleep Schedule vs Insane Person’s

David Xia — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:31:18 +0000

For his semester-end statistics project, my suitemate presented the data he collected on his sleeping schedule. His sleep schedule, among his friends, is cause for either concern about his psychological well-being or reason to suspect he puts on a cape and mask and does crazy shit during ungodly hours.

Scariest Photo You’ll Ever See

David Xia — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:38:06 +0000

This is a picture of a friend’s stomach taken sideways while he’s sitting down. I know what you’re thinking, "My crotch called. It wants its pubes back."

Women Who Pee Standing Up

David Xia — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:39:51 +0000

I hear it. Oh, my god! I feel it! I was standing on a quiet, dark street. The girl pulled her underwear back up. Fortunately, nothing had splashed on me.

How I Got Pulled Over and Had My Identity Stolen

David Xia — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:36:17 +0000

Two days after I graduated from Columbia University, I was pulled over by the police for the first time and my identity was stolen. It was like life saying, "Welcome to the real world" while giving two quick jabs to my face.

Who the F**K is Ruth Carter?

David Xia — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:07:07 +0000

Most people by now have received a facebook friend request from someone they have never met.

Most Horrendous Gaffe Ever?

David Xia — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:50:43 +0000

The president of a certain female liberal arts college once compared herself to the pope and the act of endorsing a political candidate to Jews devouring Christian babies.