byronbay2 wrote: » Please don't personalise it by attacking/interrogating me. It is just something I have noticed and would like to understand why.
byronbay2 wrote: » I live in Cork, near UCC but play tennis in Bishopstown, near CIT. I pass both institutions regularly and see the students that attend. This thread is about something that has bothered me for several years: The students (both male and female) of UCC are, in general, far more physically attractive, fit and well-dressed than their counterparts in CIT. Why is this? I know that a lot of wealthy Americans attend UCC now, is this a factor? Does CIT have a lot of low-points Certificate courses that attract a low grade of student whose slovenly attitude to studying is mirrored in their attitude to health and personal grooming? I would welcome any opinions on this question. Is it general throughout Ireland i.e is there a class divide between Universities and ITs? I would not have expected that. Please don't personalise it by attacking/interrogating me. It is just something I have noticed and would like to understand why.
Jimmy. wrote: » CIT students come mainly from social housing.
Dane Nutty Wing wrote: » CIT does a lot of hands-on courses like mechanic and electrician training.
Roger Hassenforder wrote: » Drive past both daily. There's seems to be a lot more tracksuit/leisure pants on CIT students. Maybe they just give less of a fcuk.
FishOnABike wrote: » I don't know but there's an outside possibility the BBus in Recreation and Leisure Management or BBus (Hons) in Sport and Exercise degree courses in CIT might be in some way related to the number of tracksuit/leisure pants wearing students.
andekwarhola wrote: » So the income imbalance no doubt evens out somewhat as both bodies of students graduate.