Even people who are generally clean get dirty when they get political. Sometimes the very best intentions get subordinated to ambition, and that stinks, but that seems to be the way of the world. The only thing you can do is strap on a helmet and try to retain at least some humanity for later. Beer is good in the afternoon, if you consistently overdo it. Avoid direct sunlight afterward.
Philosophy is fun.
Well, it can be fun sometimes. Okay, it's bearable if you don't take it too seriously, and if you mostly study in the dark. I can't imagine having studied anything else. You don't always have to write like other people write just because you know that other kind of writing generates good grades. One of the things I learned down here is that everyone has their own voice even if it is too sarcastic to have any real-world impact.