I was exactly 220 pounds when I received my Ph.D.. I ate my way through the entirety of the research and writing of it. Not proud to reveal that but I did, and so many of us do! His comments really fold into the stereotype and assumption that fat people lack intelligence, and are unmotivated and lazy.
Would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when he had THAT discussion with his Dean and/or Chair.
You're right Missy Krissy, his mother must be beaming with pride.
Huh, well I was 250ish lbs when I got rocking GRE scores. Tell me Mr Jerkface why I'd want to go to UNM when my GRE scores could get me into a way better school?
What a D! He's not the only academic who thinks like that. I was in 280's-290's (I'm guessing since I didn't have the guts to weigh myself) when I was in school and I had 3.8 GPA and graduated with honors but I didn't really receive a whole lot of encouragement from my professors. My advisor actually told me that he didn't think one school would be a good fit because it would be too much walking.
Huh, well I was 250ish lbs when I got rocking GRE scores. Tell me Mr Jerkface why I'd want to go to UNM when my GRE scores could get me into a way better school?
Slam him if you must but please don't slam UNM. It is a fine school with many excellent programs. And, btw, he is currently at NYU and the UNM chair is very upset with his behavior.
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