Incoming Rant - College Related

Alright.

I know I'm going to a community college. It's cheaper, it's closer to home....

But holy. Bloody. Hell.


The organization for this place blows harder than hurricane Katrina.

First, I couldn't take all the classes I needed this semester to get my butt out of here faster because, "Oh noes...your Calculus II class falls right on top of your fencing class...and the lab is on top of your C++ class that is only offered spring semester. ...did we mention the lab time is non-negotiable?"

I know that it's a community college. I know I was spoiled by Arizona's broad range of times and offerings. I didn't come back here expecting to be able to take Japanese, or sub-space engineering (I wish).

But damn, people! You have professors! You can teach the class at MORE THAN ONE TIME!

And, dare I suggest it...TAKE MORE OF MY MONEY WHILE I GET THE EDUCATION I NEED?!

I had to struggle this semester to fill the 12-hour full-time student requirement because of all the time conflicts. I refuse to take classes online because I know that online learning is the exact opposite of my optimal learning style.


Now. What brings up this rant, you ask?

Take into consideration that when I was younger, my parents paid into a nifty fund called Texas Tomorrow fund for me. It will pay for 5 years of college education. Only 5. And I'm in...lessee...

1 full year at Arizona
1 semester at Arizona, withdrew, 1 class (C class) at Kilgore

After this semester is over...I'll be through year 3 of 5 on the pay plan.

And I'm not even sure I have the credits to be considered a sophmore yet.

Having to struggle to fill REQUIREMENTS of my major because they 'conflict' with other REQUIREMENTS of my major...is absolutely fucking absurd. It's ridiculous. It shouldn't be happening...

But it is.

Welcome to higher education, ladies and gentlemen. Please get in a single-file line, and wait your turn to be screwed over.

Telamir out.