The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2014 is a well thought out and humorous compilation of facts that people of the 2014 class simply must admit to. The list has obviously been well thought out and I believe it will prove true for most of the class of 2014. Although a majority of the statements I can relate to one hundred percent, there are a few that I am appalled by and completely do not fit it with.
Right off at the beginning I was discouraged, “Few in the class know how to write cursive”. I think it is a shame that most cannot write cursive. I was taught at an early age and it stuck, my print looks terrible compared to it. Another fact that was surprising was most don’t know Clint Eastwood as Dirt Hairy. Although it was a while ago, I see it as a rich part of American history and if this continues it should be covered in history classes throughout school.
When I first used a computer at school it was most definitely lacking a CD Drive, so I must disagree with the Beloit Mindset List. I do remember the good old days when technology was still on the rise and floppy disk ruled the industry. As long as I can remember pointing at your wrist has always meant your referring to the time. I don’t believe there should be anybody that doesn’t know this no matter what his or her age. Its one of those things you can always use in time crunch situation or just wanting to know the time without talking.
As far as “Wal-Mart selling hand guns in the lower 48”, WHAT!? I knew they sold guns, as in rifles and shotguns, but never handguns. That is absolutely crazy and proves the list correct. It is amazing how much times have changed when it comes to regulations and security. It’s a scary world we live in, and it keeps changing.
I guess when it comes down to it; the Beloit College Mindset List is pretty damn accurate. I can relate to about 90% of what they listed and the other 10% is just by chance something I might have been exposed to as a child by a crazy aunt or uncle. Its truly amazing how much the world has changed since the class of 2014 has been alive, which opens thought to how much more it is going to change in the future.
