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Back when I started college I moved into a student apartment, so I brought both my aging PS2 and my gaming laptop (which doubled as my study laptop) with me. I found I got more use out of them while in college then I had before and have afterwards while full time employed. Obviously, how much use you'll get out of the PS3 depends largely on what classes you are taking and how effective you are at studying. Even while doing the "worst" classes I still could easily clock 30-40 hours of gaming time if I wanted and my actual time spent studying, both in class and on my own, rarely reached above 30 hours per week.
So if I were you, I'd totally bring it.
So if I were you, I'd totally bring it.
i didn't bring a console, but eventually bought a PS2 in sophomore year i think. it got used a lot both single and multi-player, but i was always wary it would get stolen.
however, my frat house bought an xbox 360 on at least one occasion and eventually it did get stolen.
i've also heard that some college internets won't allow you to connect your consoles.
basically it's a liability to both academics and money that you might have to fight for to allow access for and that also might get stolen. just keep that in mind.
actually my best advice would be leave it at home for the first semester/year until you feel comfortable with being a college student - both academically and socially.
however, my frat house bought an xbox 360 on at least one occasion and eventually it did get stolen.
i've also heard that some college internets won't allow you to connect your consoles.
basically it's a liability to both academics and money that you might have to fight for to allow access for and that also might get stolen. just keep that in mind.
actually my best advice would be leave it at home for the first semester/year until you feel comfortable with being a college student - both academically and socially.
If you're a gamer, I strongly recommend bringing your console with you. There's plenty of time for both work and play in school, and you'll likely wish you'd brought a console if you don't.
One of my freshman memories is that every Saturday me and my roommate would deal with our hangovers by endlessly playing Halo 3. Gaming can be a great way to bond with people that have similar interests.
Obviously don't let gaming trump your studies, but you made it this far being a gamer, so it probably won't. I guess it could get stolen, but that's a risk for anything, and there's no point in having something that you don't use.
One of my freshman memories is that every Saturday me and my roommate would deal with our hangovers by endlessly playing Halo 3. Gaming can be a great way to bond with people that have similar interests.
Obviously don't let gaming trump your studies, but you made it this far being a gamer, so it probably won't. I guess it could get stolen, but that's a risk for anything, and there's no point in having something that you don't use.
Yep.
Brought my Xbox 360 with me to college pretty much every year since Sophomore year. It gets plenty of use, more so than when I stay at home and have to work 40-hour work weeks. My roommates also use it too, so I'd say go ahead and bring your PS3.
After all, you're going to want something to do when you aren't studying/having crazy kooky college parties.
Brought my Xbox 360 with me to college pretty much every year since Sophomore year. It gets plenty of use, more so than when I stay at home and have to work 40-hour work weeks. My roommates also use it too, so I'd say go ahead and bring your PS3.
After all, you're going to want something to do when you aren't studying/having crazy kooky college parties.
Yeah, this was my dilemma last year. My school uses a service called Collegiate Housing that purchases apartments in gated complexes close by your school and divides the rooms dorm-style between 2-4 students depending on the size and how much you can afford for rent. I didn't use my new PS3 much while I was there because trust issues and they didn't have any private rooms available so I could lock my door. I got my chance 3-months into school year when I ditched them and got my own apartment so I could finally use it (among other things, like my car) in peace. Much as I love my 3DS I'd have felt really bad about leaving my PS3 at home at that point. I might just be paranoid but if you have a roommate be sure you feel confident enough that they (and anyone they invite over) won't steal/ruin your stuff before setting it up to play.
Do Americans stay at college? In the UK you just go back home after you're course is done for that day (just like a mainstream school really). I've never seen anything else otherwise other than Uni students who have their own student flats in certain areas near a University.
So yeah, I've been at college, but I have never stayed there, so there's no reason to bring a console.
So yeah, I've been at college, but I have never stayed there, so there's no reason to bring a console.
Uh, yeah. I brought my PS3 and PC. I don't study.
I talked to this girl there who said she left her 360 at home because apparently she'd spend all her time playing it or something instead of studying. I thought that was pretty stupid.
I talked to this girl there who said she left her 360 at home because apparently she'd spend all her time playing it or something instead of studying. I thought that was pretty stupid.
It depends. Community colleges are almost always commuter schools, but students are likely living with their parents or are already established professionals that are forced to take a few classes every once in a while. Larger four-year universities likely have dorms on campus that the students live at, though there tend to be a lot of cheap apartments in the area as well. A lot of students still live at home throughout college if they live close enough to their college of choice, but it's not uncommon for students to go to school in a city a few hours away or even in another state. In those situations, on-campus housing is generally the cheapest option.Jazoni89 said:
On Topic: If you don't live too far away from college and can easily go home one weekend, you might want to get to know who you are staying with and understand if it would be OK to have your PS3 around them. If it is OK, you could always take a weekend to visit your family and bring your PS3 with you next time. On the other hand, there's always the risk that anything will get stolen or broken, even the electronics you will be bringing such as your phone, laptop, etc. It's a waste of space and money to leave it at home doing nothing, and you'll likely be bored without it (and trust me, you will want to play it on occasion when taking a break from studying). Should anything happen to it, most colleges have a security team that are willing to help you track down whoever stole it. Just make sure that no personal information is on it and no one can easily use your credit card to buy anything on it.
Not always. I went to High Point University in North Carolina.Jimmy T. Malice said:
Anywho...
I brought my X-Box 360 with me for my freshman year, but it never left my closet. We didn't get to choose our roommates that year, and the one I got stuck with had zero interest in gaming. He brought the TV, and never did anything other than watch crappy sitcoms like Friends and Will and Grace and Reba... so yeah. I mostly played games on my laptop that year. In fact, it's kinda what got my World of WarCraft addiction started.
I did bring it with my for my other years at HPU as well, though. The roommates I had those years were also gamers, so we got a lot of use out of our combined two X-Box 360's, two PS3's, two Wii's, and our like dozen or so TVs. I swear, our dorms probably consumed more electricity at any given time than the rest of the dorms on the floor combined.
Im at uni/ college now and I brought my xbox, and secretly my gameboy and pokemon games, thinking no one was going to be into them and I would have no time to play them. Turns out I couldnt be more wrong. I played games with my mates all the time. Trust me even if you don't think you would use it, you will
I'm considering bringing my 360, since it's the only system that's entirely mine. Either that or a GameCube.
My friend brought his Nintendo 64 and they seemed to get a good amount of use out of it. I know someone on his floor brought a Wii and they had Smash Bros. gatherings.
They get use, trust me.
My friend brought his Nintendo 64 and they seemed to get a good amount of use out of it. I know someone on his floor brought a Wii and they had Smash Bros. gatherings.
They get use, trust me.
I'm not very familiar with the British system of schooling. Based on my understanding, "college" in the UK generally refers to Sixth Form (correct me if I'm wrong), which, when comparing age, would correspond to our last two years of high school (11th and 12th grade to us, year 12 and 13 to you I believe). Both "community college" and "university" come after 12th grade, but they generally denote a different focus for the school. Community colleges generally focus on ease of entry, cheaper costs, a focus on a smaller part of the community, and on getting a two-year degree (i.e. an Associate's Degree) with an emphasis on either getting a job after two years or making it easier to transfer to a four-year university. However, the professors are generally less experienced in their fields with fewer credentials, so the quality might suffer a little, but most community colleges are still respected by all four-year universities within their educational region. Four-year universities tend to be what most people think of when an American mentions "college" (ex. University of Florida, University of California, etc.). Their focus tends to be on spending 4-5 years to get a degree; on offering Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate-level degrees; on selecting the most promising students who apply (my university has a less-than 40% acceptance rate); and on offering the highest quality education they can. They are generally more expensive, though. When comparing their grade levels, though, community colleges really just offer the first two years of a four-year university at a cheaper cost.Jazoni89 said:
Another thing to note is that most Americans use "college" and "university" interchangeably when referring to the school (ex. someone may refer to the University of California as a college, or Dartmouth College as a university even if their official names say otherwise). If using rigid definitions, a college is really just one part of a university (ex. a university might consist of the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Law, College of Fine Arts, etc.). Sometimes, "college" may just reference a smaller higher-level education institution, while "university" is used to reference the larger ones (though the quality of education is not necessarily determined by the use of "college" and "university"). "College" also tends to be the popular term for the education level the person is at, similar to how we say "high school", even if they are attending what is recognized as a university.
Granted, it is somewhat complicated, and I doubt most Americans themselves really have a firm grasp on any rigid definition of the terms. Over here, you can use "college" and "university" interchangeably and most will know what you are talking about without a second thought, as they would both refer to the same level of education, but "college" is a more common term when not referencing the name of the school. Hope that helps a little.
I took my PS3 with me but didn't use it much 
college is full of alcohol and willing girls so I spent most of my time studying or chasing girls
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college was awesome, I miss it sometimes
my advice is to take your console but even more important is to always wear a hat before you go swimming
college is full of alcohol and willing girls so I spent most of my time studying or chasing girls
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college was awesome, I miss it sometimes
my advice is to take your console but even more important is to always wear a hat before you go swimming