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I thought I would post in here cause really I am not having a good college experience this year. I'm very discourage. I guess it doesn't help that my best friend passed away a week before college started.
But I've noticed that I'm facing many trials that actually try my standards. Which is interesting, really. razz
So in my math class, everyone failed the first test, including me, I stink at math. It didn't bug me at first because I thought it was just me. I thought the teacher was nice, but she made a comment that was kinda mean. We were reviewing 3 different ways to graph a line (Addition, Substitution, and graphing method). So she says, "This is all review for you. Then again, I thought chapters one and two were suppose to be review." (Our first test was on one and two)
So I don't have any support from the teacher apparently. What would you do if you were in my spot? Dropping the class is out of question because I can't get my money back, and it is an expensive class. (okay so that one didn't have to deal with standards.)

Now for problem number 2 in college. razz
Okay so my teacher gives out assignments each week. I have to read a short story. But, the stories he assigns has drug, sex, and other immoral references.
Me, when I saw those things, I Just stopped reading the story. We don't have to write an essay on it nor does he test on it.
So what would you do?

And problems go on like that.... I'm so sick of college right now. -_-

Wow, that really stinks Vin. It's not cool when you have instructors who seem to enjoy putting others down. That statement about chapters 1 and 2 was really uncalled for. It's unfortunate when some who are in authority need to put others down to feel good about themselves. It would be like you teaching a primary class and laughing at the kids cuz they don't have all their scriptures memorized. You wouldn't do that. Don't drop the math class because, like you said, you'll lose the money and also you're not guaranteed of getting a better teacher next time.

Artemis gave alot of good suggestions. Do you mind me asking what book it is that you are supposed to read? And if you won't be tested on it, why do you have to read it? If it turns out that you will be tested, you can always ask for a different book. You can talk to the professor and tell him your feelings. One other thing you can do is just skip the parts that are objectionable to you. If it turns out the whole book is questionable, than it probably would be better if you found a way to change it.

It's too bad you aren't having a good semester. College is supposed to be a fun experience. It is also a period of great change. You change the most as a person between the ages of 18 to 25. Because of all this change, this is also a great time for Satan to work on you. You are a strong person and you will make it through this tough period! smile Even though you might be struggling with your classes, try to remember all the areas that are good in your life. This will be an easy time to get discouraged, but remember that so many people like you and care for you. That is really sad about your friend. I remember you asking us what music we listen to when we are down. I feel real bad that you lost a good friend. There is no way to express it adequately, but know that I really do care about you and it's sad that you had to go through such a difficult trial.

Heh heh... a junior collage is what I'm trying to apply for. But it's a trial. Like all things. Somehow or another it will make me stronger. I think I may already know why.

Is that what you guys call them? We just call them, community colleges. I guess it might be different where I live. They accept anyone. Even those who can't read well (They have courses set up for them) Of course, by the last withdraw date, half the people quit. ^^;
In my state is it better to go to a community college. We get special benefits when we go to a in-state 4-year university.

Yeah, community colleges are called Junior Colleges (JC's) in California. I think they are a great way to go.

That's cool that you have a teacher who actually cares. It makes a difference.

It looks like maybe you can choose a different book to read. That's good. I hope everything works out for you this semester! smile

It always makes a difference when somebody cares.

that is a bit unfortunate. i hope things start working out better for you, things can get pretty hard at college. do you mind if i ask where your goiing? i went to byu-i for two semesters before i headed home for the summer, and in about a month and a half i hit up my mission. but i had lots of stressors at byu too, so at least you can take comfort in knowing that we all have hard times sometimes. if that helps, hahaha rofl probably not....but as for your readings, i think telling your instructor about your religious values and standards may go a very long ways. i can't guarantee that it will change much, as many instructors have a set curriculum that they don't like to change (try and remember also with your rude math teacher, that the job is stressful on them as well, and that they're human too---so cut them a little slack and try not to take it too personally), so you may not get different reading material. but you might, and thats where a little prayer and a lot of faith (maybe a lot of both, if you need it) can go along ways. good luck, i hope things work out and rememebr---things are never as bad as they can seem, and it can always be worse---so be grateful it isn't.

i really do hope you start feeling ebtter though, and i know and understand that losing a friend can be very difficult. i won't lie and say that i know exactly what your going through, because its a little different for everyone, but i know it was hard for me so hang on, and remember that they wouldn't want you to be so sad. remember the good times, remember the bad, remember it all. and remember what was and what is to come. ah, you know all of this i'm sure...i just like to talk redface sorry...hehe but feel better okay? life only gets better!

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