2 days into college and hating it already

CityGal55
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:45:54 +0000

Calm down a little bit.

If I were in your position, I would write the Dean a written apology stating that you respect her role as an administrator and do not want to get off on the wrong foot at a school you are happy to be at. No matter how much this person is a complete jerk, you have no choice but to realize that she has authority over you. I know it sucks, but there is a line between standing up for yourself and looking like a bratty, overindulged student. You definitely do not want to be on her bad side, especially if she has anything to do with you getting into med school. Suck it up, and no matter how much it hurts, apologize and ask if it would possible to set up another meeting with her.

In that meeting, remain calm and mature. Explain your situation as rationally as you can, mentioning that you chose that school because of specific classes you wanted to take. Tell her it is a serious financial burden for you and your parents and that you passed up other schools that offered you scholarships (if its true) to come to this school. Then POLITELY ask what your options are as far as reworking your schedule. If she still doesn’t agree to your request, you really have no choice but to take your current schedule. Either way, write her a thank you note mentioning that you appreciate her taking the time to go over your needs.

If you have to take the schedule you don’t want, do not let it ruin your entire first semester experience. Go in with a positive attitude. Often the teachers/classes that weren’t my first choice ended up being inspiring and better than my first choices. Then, next semester when you are planning your schedule, go into the academic advisor with CLEAR ideas about what you want to take, and make sure the right classes are set in stone when you leave.