yep, we’re old. but what else does the mindset list say?

Add comment August 20th, 2008

as i read the beloit college mindset list this week, i (of the class of 1994) had mixed thoughts.

the list, which gets national attention each year in its effort to show teachers they are ancient and kids these days live in the modern world (sarcasm aside, with the greater purpose of understanding), notes that the class of 2012 has never sipped soda from glass bottles, only plastic.

on the one hand, that’s sad, for nostalgia reasons and the fact that glass recycles more times over than plastic.

but on the other hand, i have hope because the younger generations will always be environmentally conscious if not proactive. plus, they’re can buy the new-fangled choice of 2-in-1 shampoo-conditioner, according to the list — that cuts waste in half!

note: if you are curious, you can see the lists back to the class of 2002.