Find Another University
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Some individuals claim that FAU stands for "find another university". This false university nickname is considered negative by university supporters.
Many have pointed out that this is not material that is appropriate in an encyclopedia and is supported by very weak evidence. Such nicknames are put in a separate nickname article, not on the University page. Still, a handful of users make sure it remains in the article.
Discussion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Florida_Atlantic_University
Article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Atlantic_University
The good news is that the link to this message board has managed to stay on the page for a few weeks 8-).
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Wise Owl
Member since 2007
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Is this page written by non FAU students, faculty, employees, rival schools? What the hell is it? I don't get it.
Do current students feel that bad about FAU now that they include crap like that? Most of this article is good but parts of it suck.
I looked at the discussion page a month or so ago. the only thing on it was "no famous alumni?" all of it now is whether or not to include something negative about the university.
There seems to be some controversy with raising admissions standards. ??? why?
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We're obviously biased towards FAU, but an encyclopedia is not the place for such controvertial opinions (for any school).
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Wise Owl
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Bytor
Member since 2004
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You just need to be careful on the source you get your info and this site, since it's not a controlled medium, does not appear to be a very useful source of info that I would really on myself. And this goes with just about anything else, just because it's out there doesn't make it factual.
You ask yourself why someone would do this or if they have bad feeling about FAU? Then ask yourself why do computer virus exist? Why do rivalries exist in college & in the Pros? Why do people do practical jokes? Ect, Ect…………..
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Wise Owl
Member since 2007
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This web site (wikipedia) is used by high school students to research colleges.
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Spread The Wings
Member since 2006
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has to be FIU Fanatic :Dillinoisowl said
I don't get this at all. ??? Who is editing that page?
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First Flight
Member since 2003
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has to be FIU Fanatic
;D……just kidding. Never gone there before, but now it got my interest.
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Member since 2005
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While I attended FAU ('98 - '02) that phrase was very common on campus as MANY students used FAU as a launch pad to transfer to other state schools. Reason being, they did not have the grades or SAT/ACT to get admitted to UF, FSU etc. out of high school and as long as you have an AA, you can transfer to any state school without a problem. You may not get into the College (major program) that you want if your grades aren't up to their parameters.
So, for anyone who attended FAU during that time, they should be able to vouch for this "nickname."
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