[Alumni-chat] What will the BOT do?

[hopeless (debra_good at yahoo.com)]

There's been talk on these posts about large to mid-sized cities being dangerous.  I would like to point out that multiple sources of data suggest the NYC is one of the safest large cities in the US and has been for the last several years. 

http://gonyc.about.com/b/a/211521.htm
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2466498
http://www.morganquitno.com/cit05pop.htm

The dark, old image may still exist in movies, but it just ain't true.  Yes, there are dangers here but statistically not that many compared to many other places.  It is also interesting to note that both Dayton and Columbus show up on a list of most dangerous cities.  

Perhaps all the students should come here!!!  I live in NYC and don't own a car, and feel comfortable riding my bicycle and subways at all hours.  Rent is high but deals can be found...especially for sublets.  There are plenty of places to find cheap food.  (One of my favorite haunts in Chinatown sells 6 dumplings for $1.)  NYC is wonderfully diverse and there are plenty of cultural activities that are absolutely FREE!  Many Antiochians are from the NYC area, too.  Go figure.

I feel sad when I hear that Antioch students have had bad things happen to them in large cities.  I feel the same when I hear about bad things happening iat Antioch College.   I wonder which place is safer, NYC or Antioch College?  I don't think a study has been done but it might make a great senior project!

As far as having only non-profit co-ops, I think that's just a shame.  Many entry level jobs don't require specific skill sets but can give students an idea of how businesses run and what the atmosphere is like.  I bet many of the highest $ donors to Antioch work(ed) in various businesses and maybe some of them even started out while on co-op at Antioch.  Some of the most charitable people in the world earned their wealth in the business world.  Working at a non-profit organization is only one way to experience meaningful engagement in community service.  

Deb '83