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Wearing a class ring
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My parents do want me to go, but there's no way I'm spending any more money on school. I have plans for that $35.
youngplaya21
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They also told me not to go cheap, and a good half of the ring was paid off with $75 added to my tuition each semester, so there's that. I really liked the tuition billing, because I'm not gonna notice $75 added in with $5k - $8k for the other school stuff.
It didn't pay it all off, just $600+ down pretty much.
Doesn't look bad at all. I'd honestly rather have that...
Four a year for five years...
Though, if you're taking Summer 1 and Summer 2 I'd hope you're done before 5 years.
teruterubozu
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Rings and yearbooks are mostly a high school thing. Not too many people do it in college/university, but it's available.
Zoramon089
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Each ring has carved into it like 12 different secrets. They give you a booklet listing all of the puns and secrets and visual jokes on it. So, it's specialized and the design is unique for each year
BrokenEchelon
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The only jewelry a man should ever wear is a watch and his wedding ring.
youngplaya21
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There were literally no real choices to choose from. Either 10k, 14k, or 18k gold, White Gold or Yellow Gold, and Diamonds/no Diamonds....
I didn't pay a dime. Grants/Scholarships and all of that paid for around $600 of it, and my parents paid the rest in some sort of payment plan. Whether to get it or not wasn't really my choice, it was theirs
couldn't you have just said no?
Race to be King
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Some of those things look like brass knuckles.
I have a hoodie from my university (Bristol, UK). I wear it when I need to get into the students' union building.
I have a hoodie from my university (Bristol, UK). I wear it when I need to get into the students' union building.
The Interrobanger
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This thread is hilarious. The concept of a buying a class ring is mind boggling.
Yeah, they're pretty limited to what you can choose, and their sizes (not finger size but actual size of the top of the ring and whatnot) didn't appeal to me. Using the payment plan limits your options to whatever the school offers, which is unfortunate :\
Amory
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Your school didn't go through Jostens or whatever? I thought they were the only ones in the class ring game at this point. When they did our high school rings we could choose everything from the type/size/shape of the stone, to what color/metal the ring was, to the design of the ring itself.
My high school ring was actually pretty understated/cool looking and cheap as hell but it didn't look it. Think it cost like $200. Still didn't wear it after the "ring dance" though haha.
Edit: These dudes
I wear mine every day.
By the way, there's a reason why it's worn on the pinky finger of your working hand, and you figure this one out pretty quickly as you wear it. The reason is that as you're writing with your working hand, the ring drags on whatever surface you're writing on, so it's a constant reminder about your commitments as an engineer.
youngplaya21
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Nah, Balfour. I think that was the same company that did the class rings for my high school too. Never even heard of Jostens. Their website doesn't have rings for my school anyways (although they have diploma frames and all of that).
That reminds me... Still have to pay $150+ for a diploma frame...
Nope. Also can't say no to walking. I actually don't know one person who actually WANTS to walk, but parents take that seriously too. My friend told her mom she wouldn't walk, and her mom was literally crying over the phone...
Rhomega Beta
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High school class rings were too expensive for someone who didn't have a job. No school spirit either, saw it as a form of arrogance
This is the ring that Texas Tech offers (for men) through Balfour: http://products.balfour.com/College/College/Rings/HisRings/default.aspx?CollegeId=TX32708
Zoe
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The bf wears his + this every day:
But everybody assumes he's an Aggie cause only Aggies around here wear their big gaudy rings
The iron ring (ring for graduated engineers) only costs $20.
It's not particularly striking:
But everybody assumes he's an Aggie cause only Aggies around here wear their big gaudy rings
youngplaya21
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Man that looked depressing lol. That pic is the exact same ring I have, though
Is this only a Canadian thing, or do most US engineers wear it too?
Dude Abides
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Class rings are a clever ruse by jewelers to fleece gullible youngsters.
US engineers wear them as well, but it was adopted recently (70's). When I was still in Engineering at TTU I saw a few and asked what they were about. Since then I notice more and more.
I don't know what it's like for other schools, but A&M does NOT mess around with their class ring stuff. It's not just a ring or an accessory, it's an ingrained part of student life. It's part of your identity as a student. I don't know a single person to have graduated without their ring and all the people I know who have one wear it even after graduation to their jobs. It signifies you're a part of the Aggie Network. If you get caught cheating at this school, one of the consequences is being ineligible to get an Aggie Ring and it's considered very shameful. It is a deeply-rooted part of the Aggie culture here at A&M. There are traditions associated with your ring (people who get their rings do a "ring dunk"), the ring stands for the highest code of ethics and honor, etc. It's something every senior does pretty much. Thousands of families come into town on ring weekend to celebrate their relative reaching their final year at A&M and earning their ring. People usually take their picture by the giant ring when they pick it up:
There are even scholarships you can get to afford your ring if you don't have the money. It's that big of a deal to A&M students.
Aggies taking pictures on Ring Day with the traditional "Gig 'Em" thumbs up pose and their new rings:
Aggie Ring Dunk:
I don't even have my ring yet although I'm a senior (getting it next semester hopefully since I couldn't afford it this semester and didn't try to get a scholarship) but whether I like it or not I'm basically required to be a part of this ritual lol.
There are even scholarships you can get to afford your ring if you don't have the money. It's that big of a deal to A&M students.
Aggies taking pictures on Ring Day with the traditional "Gig 'Em" thumbs up pose and their new rings:
Aggie Ring Dunk:
I don't even have my ring yet although I'm a senior (getting it next semester hopefully since I couldn't afford it this semester and didn't try to get a scholarship) but whether I like it or not I'm basically required to be a part of this ritual lol.
youngplaya21
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Holy fucking shit....
Sweet. I'm going to look into buying an iron ring then. Just wanted to make sure it was semi-normal to do in the states
I don't know what it's like for other schools, but A&M does NOT mess around with their class ring stuff. It's not just a ring or an accessory, it's an ingrained part of student life. It's part of your identity as a student. I don't know a single person to have graduated without their ring and all the people I know who have one wear it even after graduation to their jobs. It signifies you're a part of the Aggie Network. If you get caught cheating at this school, one of the consequences is being ineligible to get an Aggie Ring and it's considered very shameful. It is a deeply-rooted part of the Aggie culture here at A&M. There are traditions associated with your ring (people who get their rings do a "ring dunk"), the ring stands for the highest code of ethics and honor, etc. It's something every senior does pretty much. Thousands of families come into town on ring weekend to celebrate their relative reaching their final year at A&M and earning their ring. People usually take their picture by the giant ring when they pick it up:
There are even scholarships you can get to afford your ring if you don't have the money. It's that big of a deal to A&M students.
Aggies taking pictures on Ring Day with the traditional "Gig 'Em" thumbs up pose and their new rings:
Aggie Ring Dunk:
I don't even have my ring yet although I'm a senior (getting it next semester hopefully since I couldn't afford it this semester and didn't try to get a scholarship) but whether I like it or not I'm basically required to be a part of this ritual lol.
you can get college degrees from cults now?
Hahaha yeah we get that joke a lot. I even called it that as a freshman. The Spirit of Aggieland is often described as "From the outside looking in, you can't understand it. And from the inside looking out, you can't explain it." Sounds pretty cultish huh? lol
On the brightside we're a great school with prestige so at least the pride and weirdness isn't for nothing.
I think it's fairly rare to wear them in most other states. At most, I'd imagine someone would buy it as a keepsake.
freenudemacusers
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jostens and balfour need your money
Was hoping for a more interesting history lesson.
My son got his class ring for high school this year in his junior year(not sure why they do that here) . Designed it himself etc. I don't understand it as I know it will just go in a box somewhere.
But it seemed a big deal and I figured it is just me being a dumb European not understanding it all...And I still don't , but hey if it makes him happy then I am happy.
But it seemed a big deal and I figured it is just me being a dumb European not understanding it all...And I still don't , but hey if it makes him happy then I am happy.
Cheaters at my school get expelled.
I got one from HS. Never wore it. Don't know where it is. Sorry mom and dad.
Green Wiggly
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I always wear my high school ring and constantly shine it on my shirt when I talk to people so they know what's up.
RedNumberFive
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Wearing a high school ring is pretty much advertising to the world that you have never gotten laid.
Zeouterlimits
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Yeah, is this an American tradition? And $1500?
Buying a college hoodie or blazer is about as far as people go here.
This is one of the most bizarre things I've ever read.
OP, I personally don't care for class rings, but to each their own.
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
(it's Texas)
Dude Abides
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Only some schools. Mostly southern ones where goofy traditions are very important for some reason.
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