I, like Prof, have lost a little love for you too, Frankenstone. As a moderator for the SJSM, you really were for the students and stayed positive. I had nothing but respect for what you stood for. But now with your transfer to Xavier, you have taken on the same attitude that you have spoken against since you came to the island. There were quite a few frustrating times for all of us at SJSM. I been there done that. But guess what? I did my time, dealt with the lack of luxury of SJSM, dealt with professors leaving to Xavier for more money, withstood the negative attacks and negative rumors and ill-vibes YOUR school has been pushing towards me and many other SJSM student (yourself included), weathered the storm and now I am home preparing to take my USMLE and continue on to Clinicals. I have made it one step closer to becoming a doctor, despite all that.
The fact that you have changed your attitude and are taking part in the very things you and I often spoke against really saddens me
. Like I said before, I could easily go into details about Xavier, it's unethical tactics and state facts that might not sound very attractive at all to prospective students, but what would I accomplish by going there? In the long run it is students like you and friends of mine at Xavier that will suffer the most. SO when you say you are all about the students, you should really mean it, not just say it.
And please don't spread rumors about a teacher not getting a new contract because he asked for supplies, because that is just another rumor that is being spread. Not true at all...
You say that you would love to see both schools work together. The 2 schools living in harmony on Bonaire would be great, but it is posts like yours that will always keep the tension going. And note, (and you should agree with me), in the past it was ALWAYS (100% of the time) Xavier stirring up beef with us at SJSM, and now that you have hopped on the band wagon you've set the pace for future beef between the schools. Again, it saddens me
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By the tone of your post, it is clear to see your frustrations with the school. Unfortunately, you never mention the not-so-pretty truths about Xavier, so students can really understand that both schools exist on Bonaire, and BOTH have good and bads, instead of painting terrible picture of SJSM and a paradise picture of Xavier. You HAVE made longterm observations of Xavier too, so.......