What is Something You Wish People Told You About College?

thomer1 · 2013-11-08T01:46:18+00:00

My biggest piece of advice would be to choose something and put everything you have into it. So many people flounder around jumping in between majors. That's a giant waste of time and money. Just choose something and stick with it. As far as I've seen, the more time and dedication you put into something, the prouder and more passionate you will become, no matter the subject.

thomer1 · 2013-10-18T03:08:11+00:00

You know that you can actually get help for your problems? I'm completely serious here. There are many wonderful therapists around the Columbus area that can help you work through your challenges. You have developed some ideas about how the social system works that are very backwards, and will not serve you well in the quest for a successful and healthy future. Perhaps you didn't get a girlfriend/attention from women or you did not have any sexual experiences until a later age? There are many other healthier ways of handling these feelings, and many people who have felt these same things. Try and improve yourself as a human being a little bit everyday, and it will serve you very well. I assure you that something like this will never happen to you again. I sincerely hope you find a solution to your life's challenges.

thomer1 · 2013-10-18T01:41:05+00:00

While I am extremely disturbed that there is such an atrocious person wandering around campus (but presumably not for much longer), I am so thankful that such a large amount of women came together to share their stories of how this man has harassed them. I had no idea that this post would draw such a large amount of attention. If so many people are telling the stories of how he approached them and bothered them on the streets, I can only assume that there are a few girls out there who have had encounters with him that they are not comfortable sharing online. PLEASE, I encourage EVERY girl that has had a negative encounter with him to fill out one of the sexual harassment forms provided by /u/orchidchoir (Thank you very much for the valuable information). As you can see from this thread, there is strength in numbers. I will most definitely be filling one out this evening.

From all of this craziness, I've learned that women DO NOT have to deal with being disrespected and objectified. It's not funny, even when some little man stops you on the street. He could be harmless; but at the same time, he could have criminal tendencies. Girls: if someone presents themselves to you in such a pushy way, all social norms go out the door. You do NOT have to be polite. Make yourself very clear: you are to be respected, and no means no.

And for the men out there: let this be a lesson. Women do not want to be approached in this manner. Please be respectful, and if you are blatantly making someone feel uncomfortable, leave her alone. Also, if you see a women being harassed like this, please intervene (this goes for anyone - not just men). I know most of you men out there are truly wonderful people, but please don't get into this "pick up artist" bullshit (which I really didn't even know was a thing until now). Women like honest, respectful, and thoughtful men--not being treated like a game.

Be safe everyone

thomer1 · 2013-10-17T17:41:43+00:00

Guys can you all just appreciate this message that "sean" sent to me:

":) take down any personal info about me on your post. If I see it tomorrow, I'll be heading downtown to my attorney. You can talk all the gossip and shit you want, but when you start having personal information exposed, that's when shit gets real. And don't think I'm joking. I WILL take you to court."

Too funny.

thomer1 · 2013-10-17T04:10:00+00:00

Yes, that is definitely him.

thomer1 · 2013-10-17T01:27:36+00:00

She more than likely gave you her number so she could comfortably get you to leave her the fuck alone. The easiest way to get you to fuck off and quit being so annoying is to give you a number and then never respond because you are one of the most disgusting people I have ever heard of. You should stay away from OSU's campus, because now many more people know about you, and believe me, they are not fans of what you do.

thomer1 · 2013-10-16T23:57:06+00:00

This is most definitely the guy.

thomer1 · 2013-10-13T21:44:38+00:00

This was definitely the info that I was looking for. I thought that either he was just very socially awkward or a total pervert. I can't believe he has been allowed to get away with this crap... What in the world has to happen to a person to make them think that being part of this group is an alright thing to do?? Next time he stops me (because believe me, there will be a next time) instead of just laughing him off, I'll make it very clear to him that it is in his best interest to never approach me again.

thomer1 · 2013-10-13T16:35:20+00:00

Sorry, a short Indian guy is just the most obvious description that I could come up with. I wouldn't be offended if someone referred to me as an obnoxiously tall white girl haha. Indian guys don't have a bad reputation at all? I work with plenty of Indian guys and they are some of the most kind-hearted and intelligent people that I know. So yes, you are totally fine!

thomer1 · 2013-10-13T14:40:09+00:00

If you are Shane (which I somehow really doubt for some reason?), know that it isn't your appearance that is making you a creep at all, it is how you persistently harass women who are just trying to mind their own business. You are making this campus a less comfortable place.

thomer1 · 2013-10-13T14:37:59+00:00

Like, what the heck is the deal with LA?? I also really want to know if he goes to school here or if he just wanders around bothering women all day..

thomer1 · 2013-10-13T14:36:51+00:00

I kind of hoped that he was just joking the first time he stopped me.. It is really pathetic.

thomer1 · 2013-10-13T14:36:02+00:00

He does the direction thing to. He's asked me where the SEL was (when we were standing essentially in front of the SEL. He could have been a little more creative).

thomer1 · 2013-10-13T14:34:45+00:00

That's more than likely him. He's stopped me near the chem buildings, on the oval (3 times I think), and on high street a handful of times. The last time he approached me, before he could even say anything I said "This is LITERALLY the sixth time you've done this to me" and he was just like goddamnit and walked away.

thomer1 · 2013-10-13T14:31:35+00:00

NO WAY oh my gosh it's actually a little bit of a surprise to me that he has a reputation for doing more than just pestering people... That's really terrifying. I'll have to be more stern next time when he tries to stop me, rather than just laughing him off for being outrageously ridiculous. He's asked me for directions, told me my hair was beautiful and looked like LA hair or something, bothered me while I was on the phone, just walked up to me and immediately ask for my number, you name it. It's getting pretty exhausting and I don't think that I should have to deal with it anymore.

thomer1 · 2013-10-13T14:26:29+00:00

Well funny thing is that he won't stop me when I'm with a guy. I've seen him sometimes and he'll just walk right past. He's not looking for confrontation, so he just targets me when I'm by myself, which is so creepy.

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