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re: Why does University of Alabama have so many out of state students?
Posted on 6/21/14 at 2:52 pm to MenloDawg
Posted on 6/21/14 at 2:52 pm to MenloDawg
Honestly, among the 10+ pages of opinions and ridiculous argument, there are a few arguments that really make sense.
1) Yes, the Hope Scholarship in Georgia/Top 10% in Texas rules do play a factor. Does it help the University? Hell Yeah! Those private schools in Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston that produce smart kids from affluent families are now bringing their talents and pocket books to Tuscaloosa? Come on the hell down.
2) Football has something do to with it--albeit, it's probably just the opening sales pitch. Yeah, we kick arse at the sport that dominates popularity in Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee. Who doesn't want to associate themselves with a winner? However, no idiot is gonna go JUST because the football team is good. They probably watch the games, see the beautiful girls, great tailgating, shots of the humongous fraternity and sorority houses, as well as the rest of campus and think, "shite, that looks nice too!" Then the parents get on computers, see that UA is well within the top-100 on USNWR, see their business, law, and nursing rankings, and actually take the school into consideration.
3) If you were an OOS student like me, again, I reiterate how important it was that the school was diverse in its student body. I loved the fact I wasn't going to walk into Hoover High School's 13th grade, freshman year. My pledge class had around 10 kids from Atlanta, 10 from Nashville, 2 from Charlotte, and a handful from Dallas and Houston. It was, and is, still fricking awesome.
For the record, I think that will be the hardest thing LSU will have to overcome; Louisiana residents LOVE Louisiana, and LSU in particular, more than any other state in the country. State pride is tremendous down there. I knew a girl from BR in college who was almost shunned by her family for wanting to "get out of Louisiana" for 4 whole years and go to Alabama. That's retarded. Alabama and Ole Miss don't care if you're from the North Pole.
4) Having a diverse network matters!
I'm sorry, but I love the fact that when Alabama plays these neutral site games, the local alumni chapter of Atlanta & Dallas have literally thousands of members setting up shop for the tailgate parties and weekend events. Outside of football, I was interviewed by a guy in Charlotte for a job, who got his MBA at Alabama in the late 1990's--it's an important connection to have, and, can be the deciding point in perhaps getting a job. If two guys are the same on paper, and one went to your Alma Mater, who the hell are you gonna pick?
1) Yes, the Hope Scholarship in Georgia/Top 10% in Texas rules do play a factor. Does it help the University? Hell Yeah! Those private schools in Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston that produce smart kids from affluent families are now bringing their talents and pocket books to Tuscaloosa? Come on the hell down.
2) Football has something do to with it--albeit, it's probably just the opening sales pitch. Yeah, we kick arse at the sport that dominates popularity in Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee. Who doesn't want to associate themselves with a winner? However, no idiot is gonna go JUST because the football team is good. They probably watch the games, see the beautiful girls, great tailgating, shots of the humongous fraternity and sorority houses, as well as the rest of campus and think, "shite, that looks nice too!" Then the parents get on computers, see that UA is well within the top-100 on USNWR, see their business, law, and nursing rankings, and actually take the school into consideration.
3) If you were an OOS student like me, again, I reiterate how important it was that the school was diverse in its student body. I loved the fact I wasn't going to walk into Hoover High School's 13th grade, freshman year. My pledge class had around 10 kids from Atlanta, 10 from Nashville, 2 from Charlotte, and a handful from Dallas and Houston. It was, and is, still fricking awesome.
For the record, I think that will be the hardest thing LSU will have to overcome; Louisiana residents LOVE Louisiana, and LSU in particular, more than any other state in the country. State pride is tremendous down there. I knew a girl from BR in college who was almost shunned by her family for wanting to "get out of Louisiana" for 4 whole years and go to Alabama. That's retarded. Alabama and Ole Miss don't care if you're from the North Pole.
4) Having a diverse network matters!
I'm sorry, but I love the fact that when Alabama plays these neutral site games, the local alumni chapter of Atlanta & Dallas have literally thousands of members setting up shop for the tailgate parties and weekend events. Outside of football, I was interviewed by a guy in Charlotte for a job, who got his MBA at Alabama in the late 1990's--it's an important connection to have, and, can be the deciding point in perhaps getting a job. If two guys are the same on paper, and one went to your Alma Mater, who the hell are you gonna pick?
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Posted on 6/21/14 at 3:04 pm to ATLabama
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For the record, I think that will be the hardest thing LSU will have to overcome; Louisiana residents LOVE Louisiana, and LSU in particular, more than any other state in the country. State pride is tremendous down there. I knew a girl from BR in college who was almost shunned by her family for wanting to "get out of Louisiana" for 4 whole years and go to Alabama. That's retarded. Alabama and Ole Miss don't care if you're from the North Pole.
I was an OOS student to LSU (from Alabama) and felt quite welcome. One of the challenges LSU will have is being the sole flagship of the state. So from the State's perespective it is there to serve the needs of the best of Louisiana first.
They are finally realizing there is room for some growth to campus from OOS: even more from TX, ATL, and the DC area in particular are big focuses now for LSU.
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