This is in response to Wednesday's letter of criticism by Owen Parrish ("Readers respond to letter criticizing PSU's cancellation process," Jan. 28). I understand Parrish's love for Happy Valley, but his words take it a step too far.

Parrish states that Penn State gets us a job when we graduate. I beg to differ.

I could finish first in my class, plow the snow off the walkways everytime it snows by strapping a shovel to my bicycle, get Kazaa back, clean the fish tank by hand every morning at 6 a.m., and when I graduate, if I do not personally put forth the effort to find a good job, I will be gathering lunch trays at the HUB for the rest of my life.

I suppose that is a job, if that is what you meant, Parrish.

As for Penn State being the best four years of my life, I certainly hope that isn't the case. These four years will be fun, but not the best.

What about having children, working on a successful career, retiring and traveling? Where do these fit into the best years?

There is more to life than drinking and partying. Family, friends and your environment shape a person much more than four years at Penn State.

I feel sorry for anyone who was shapeless before coming here. What were you doing for 18 years -- running around misshapen?