Smoking at College

[Celarnor]

I can certainly see saying "No vaping in the classroom". But outside? I think a "No vaping anywhere on campus" rule is unreasonable.

Irrational, but not _unreasonable_. It is, after all, the campus' property, and if they want to include vapes in their smoking ban, they can do that. That said, however, if its a vape-only ban, I'd complain. In epic proportions.

I vape all the time at my college (not in class, though, lol). But, it's mostly engineers, so the quick explanation of "a nichrome resistive element used to vaporize a glycerin-based nicotine and flavorant solution" is usually met with some kind of nerdgasm. Campus safety asked me what I was smoking once, I explained the inner workings--he just shook his head and walked off.

 

[misplacedsooner]

i work for a public elementary school. i dont vape around the kids ever and am kinda careful around certain staff members. i am pretty discreet when in the open but in the lounge with the door closed i vape regularly and think nothing of it. nobody has objected to this point.

 

[Nicko]

I recently started using snus. It's great in situations like you are describing. You can use it literally anywhere because it's so discreet.

 

[BakaGaijin83]

You've obviously taken it upon yourself to educate the people around you and as a result it seems you have some freedom to vape in places that most of us probably wouldn't. That's pretty cool.

You've gotta remember though, that 1) most people are basically ignorant to what vaping is and 2) the admin, while acknowledging that ignorance, is somewhat forced to bend to it. It's not her job to educate everyone about what you're doing and why it's being allowed.

As for the threat of suspension... well... bear in mind that in a position of authority, being reasonable is generally far less fruitful than being forceful. It kinda sucks, but hey, chances are she doesn't like threatening you with suspension any more than you do.

 

[Carlos1787]

I go to a community college in grand rapids, and I vape in the halls and outside the doors. So far only a couple of looks, but no complaints. I haven't Vaped in class because I'm there to take in as much info as I can, School ain't cheap!

 

[RandaPandaBear]

I am a university student and I absolutely do not vape in school. ok maybe stealth in the bathroom but otherwise only outside. it is a losing war because even if it is accepted it will likely NOT be allowed inside, simply because cigarettes aren't. we know it's not the same thing but rather than deal with the confrontations and questions, public administration would find it easier just to ban it. I wouldn't openly vape inside without getting permission from public safety regardless of my beliefs.

as far as vaping in class, since I'm at a university, there are bars and restaurants on campus in the student center that serve alcohol. but drinking IN class would be ridiculous. get your fix outside of class lol

 

[WhiteLabelDon]

I am also a uni student and I would never vape in class just on principle but I do however vape in the library and while I havent asked permission no one has said anything negative about it. As soon as they realize its a e cig they are like oooo I thought you were smoking in here.

JOYE 510

 

[RandaPandaBear]

I guess I'm either nervous or respectful. My fear is that ultimately vaping in school would just lead to banning altogether. I'll vape outside or stealth in the bathroom to keep that from happening.

Keep the vaping peace!!


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