Another college thread

TsukiRyoko · Aug 18, 2006

Welllllllllllllllll..........

We finally have me entirely set up for college. The only problem? Almost all the classes were filled up. I only get to take on class this semester, psychology.

The advisor who helped me register said "Sorry, but it's the only class available at this time."

So I said "Whoo! I'm taking college psychology!" and skipped my merry way out the door to indulge myself in coffee and a cigarette.

Life is good.

Soccer Mom · Aug 18, 2006

One is a start. I'm just a little worried. Do they know what they are doing? Psychology is a tool and we all know about tools in the wrong hands

Mayor of Moronia · Aug 18, 2006

Avoid psychology like cooties!

Take animal husbandry. Or learn to use Tarot cards. Something useful and valued by society.

Mayor of Moronia · Aug 18, 2006

Better yet! Learn to do tatoos and decorate everyone with tramp-stamps.

Opty · Aug 18, 2006

So, EVERY general education requirement class that you could've possibly taken was full?

I seriously doubt that. There are always classes you can take that fill your gen. ed. requirements. And, they're not always classes that general advisors look for, unless you push them to. Granted, a lot of them suck and aren't things you wanna take, but sometimes you gotta suck it up and take the sh!t classes in order to get your credits.

And, I agree with KTC. You waited way too long before you registered.

badducky · Aug 18, 2006

Actually, many, many classes will open up as students drop out of them. Make a list of all your preferred classes and SHOW UP FOR CLASS EARLY.

Introduce yourself to the professor ahead of time, and give her/him your number, and tell her/him that you want in this class real bad if and when someone drops.

Show up again the next week, and see if anything's changed.

You may not get into all of the classes, but you can probably get into one or two.

Especially at the Freshman and Sophomore levels, people drop, and/or just never show up.

Sometimes, especially in advanced classes, a professor might just add you if you bribe them with bourbon.

maestrowork · Aug 18, 2006

One class? I hope you won't drink too much.

Make sure you don't ten 10 years to finish your degree. One of my college chums did... OK, 8 years. Still.

Opty · Aug 18, 2006

badducky said:
Actually, many, many classes will open up as students drop out of them. Make a list of all your preferred classes and SHOW UP FOR CLASS EARLY.

Introduce yourself to the professor ahead of time, and give her/him your number, and tell her/him that you want in this class real bad if and when someone drops.

Show up again the next week, and see if anything's changed.

You may not get into all of the classes, but you can probably get into one or two.

Especially at the Freshman and Sophomore levels, people drop, and/or just never show up.

Sometimes, especially in advanced classes, a professor might just add you if you bribe them with bourbon.

That's really good advice, and so true. I've been able to register for a few closed classes that way.

Bravo · Aug 18, 2006

taking one class a semester is not a great way to start your college career.

best of luck to you.

trumancoyote · Aug 18, 2006

One class or not, I think it's fabulous that you're going

Have fun and learn lots, chica.

CaroGirl · Aug 18, 2006

Well, you won't have a hazardous workload. I'm sure you can join some classes after the year begins. A lot of people drop out of classes that aren't what they expected, or reshuffle their timetable. Put yourself on a waiting list for the classes you want, and, well, wait.

LimeyDawg · Aug 18, 2006

One class...still gonna be a problem if it starts early morning...

veinglory · Aug 18, 2006

Time for a part time job and summer school?

TsukiRyoko · Aug 18, 2006

I know, I'm terrible at getting things done early. Regsitering 2 weeks before school is perfect timing in my book.

I'll only be taking one course this semester, buttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt next semester I'm going to register early. I'm going to busy as hell come January.

TsukiRyoko · Aug 18, 2006

But Mary, you know I'm more than capable of helping psychological disorders : :evil

grin::. I'll be the nect Freud ("Do cocaine, kids!).

TsukiRyoko · Aug 18, 2006

Actually, I've been studying Tarot card for over 2 centuries. Think I should go for my PhD?

TsukiRyoko · Aug 18, 2006

The only ones that weren't full were the class that start at 6 am. There is no way in hell I'm waking up at 6 am. Even some of those were completely full.

TsukiRyoko · Aug 18, 2006

With the neighborhood I live in, bourbon won't do the trick. I'll have to start bribing them with a bit of weed and everclear if I want them to pull a few strings.

TsukiRyoko · Aug 18, 2006

I won't be taking one class every semester, obviously. Next semester, I'm loading up my plate with lotsssssss of classes (all basics, though). I'm even going to sign up for both summer semesters to make up for my mistake of registering 2 weeks before school.

Raiyah · Aug 18, 2006

I wouldnt worry about not getting into the classes you wanted to get in, usually a lot of people change their classes the first week before the add/drop period ends. Also if there is a class you REALLY want to get into, go to the professor and beg, they usually slide the rules for you. Also, have you checked out ratemyprofessor.com? Check up ur professors and make sure that your not gonna get stuck with a horrible one. . .that website helped me avoid horrible pain-in-the-a*s professors.

dclary · Aug 18, 2006

In honor of Tsuki, I went to sign up for college today, and the bastards told me that since I didn't take any courses in spring 05 I had to apply again. So I did... in 2 days I can register for the classes I want to take...

Thinking about doing a full load again. 6 english classes. BOOYAH.

astonwest · Aug 18, 2006

Two things:

-Hopefully you're able to get into some of the classes after folks drop, as others have instructed. I don't know your particular situation, but many things (such as any financial assistance, or your parents' insurance plans, etc) may hinge on you continuing to be a full-time student, which one class won't allow.

-Take as many early classes as possible. The earlier you take your classes, the faster you're finished for the day. Life in the evening is much more fun when you finish all your classwork by the afternoon...

Soccer Mom · Aug 18, 2006

Taking one class and getting your feet wet isn't the end of the universe as we know it. Enjoy your class, get your bearings, and gear up for January.

*shudders at thought of Andrea armed with knowledge of the id*

TsukiRyoko · Aug 18, 2006

Watch out, you might get stuck with one little psych class.

TsukiRyoko · Aug 18, 2006

Even one class should give me a rough idea of the work involved and stuff, so it's all good.

Who knows, I might be your counselor one of these days.... Mwa ha ha ha!

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