Law School Discussion

Quote from: favor24 on April 04, 2006, 10:15:44 AM

I held many leardership roles in a black organization- including president- and my main focus was the betterment of the organization as it worked to help blacks both on the campus and in the community.  I was about getting the work done.  WHile we never had a non-minority on the executive board I recall one very dedicated white male who was the committee chair of one of the organizations.  He worked hard and was very dedicated to the organization.

I do feel that blacks should strive to show their strenghts and maintain lead roles over our organization- becuase WE are supposed to be the ones that know what our race needs/wants to hear and see happen.  However, I also belive that we should not get into the habit of ostracizing others who are genuily willing to help. 

I agree.  However we must be careful in distinguishing helping us from leading us.  Leading encompasses helping, but helping does not encompass leading.

Definately- this distinction can only be made by stong black leaders in our organization.  That is why we need to ensure that when we select a leader that the individual is dedicated to both the cause of the organization and the betterment of our race.  When these things are first and foremost on the leader's agenda he/she won't be misled by anyone.

During my last year of college I lived in an on campus apartment and didn't have a meal plan.  I didn't spend over $140 a month on food.  You have to remember that somethings that you are placing a weekly amount on you won't have to buy every time you go the grocery store so it shouldn't be averaging it in for every time.  You will spend the most money during your first grocery shopping visit where you will by your necessities and all of the variuos items you will need (budget about $300 for this trip).

Another way to make your grocery shopping more budget friendly is to make a menu for two weeks (or however far out you want to shop).  NOt anything fancy but just an idea of the kind of meals you plan on making for yourself on a daily basis.  This way you can buy items for those meals and many of them will probably overlap. This will also help you not overspend on items that you don't really need (which is something I always do since I have a child). 

Of course this is not for everyone becuase certain cities are higher and some people will obviously have more expensive appetites.  However,  during law school I plan on getting on more of a strict budget than during undergrad where I was working. 

I can't access that on my work computer... Can someone give me the rankings for University of Georgia, Mercer, and Georgia State?

Thanks

I am waiting for my aid packet to see how much money I am going to have to come up with minus the scholarship they offered.  Does anyone know if you can ask to postpone paying the seat deposit until after I receive the packet?

Everyone that I know in that is already in law school told me to relax and enjoy my family and friends. 

I am going to quit working in June (that is going to be a weird).  Then my son and I will lounge and travel a little.  A week in Texas, a few days in DC, some days at Myrtle Beach. 

And also tie up some last minute business.