If you're a college student and a conservative, then you will most definitely agree with me when I say that the struggle is BEYOND real. It's hard enough being a conservative in a predominantly liberal state, but being a conservative at a predominantly liberal college is even harder. In almost every class you attend I can almost guarantee that at least once you've gotten frustrated or angry at something that a professor or fellow classmate has said. Although it may be hard to keep yourself together and keep what you have to say in at these times, from experience I can give you a few tips on how to handle these situations.
Tip #1. Keep it together, keep your cool.
If during class you find yourself getting into a debate about something you feel strongly about, always remember to keep it together, and keep it cool. You will always sound more sophisticated if you can keep calm and not raise your voice.
Tip #2. Always keep up on the news and know your facts.
There's nothing that a liberal would love more than if they could make you look stupid. If when being put on the spot you don't know what you're talking about, then that's exactly what will happen. Always keep up on the latest news, and always have a fact that you can throw back at them.
Tip #3. Always know that whatever you say, it'll never be PC enough.
As of recent, the PC Police has really been on everyone's case. No matter what you say, I can guarantee that someone will have something to say about it and say that you're being unfair. When this happens there really isn't anything you can do about it because like I said, no matter what you say they'll find a problem with it. So, when this happens, just keep in mind that what you're saying probably isn't rude or wrong, but that people will just never think its PC enough.
Tip #4. You'll almost never agree with your professors or your classmates, but that's okay. Don't be afraid to speak against what they are saying.
It's important that if you're in class and your professors are teaching something that you know is completely bias, wrong, and actually just goes completely against what the facts really are, (this happens to me DAILY) that you correct them and speak against them. A lot of the time students are afraid to say what they believe because they're concerned that they'll be disrespectful toward their professors, but speaking what you know to be true and believe is extremely important, so don't be afraid to do so.
Tip #5. Don't be offended or take it personally.
When people disagree with you (which will almost always happen), it's important that you don't get offended or take it personally. In America one of the greatest things we have is the freedom of speech. With that, it gives everyone the right and the freedom to have whatever opinion they have and to share it freely. When people don't agree with you and think your side is incorrect, don't take it personally and don't get offended.
Tip #6. Be respectful.
It's important to remember that when you're in a debate with someone, to not be disrespectful to them; they are just as passionate about their viewpoints as you are with yours. So, just as they need to respect what you're saying, you need to respect them.
