A Vent

[punkpixie180]

I often feel as if I am demeaned and treated as inferior when I am forced to deal with the College of Education. Many of my professors, although I respect and enjoy the majority of them, tend to treat students as if they are still children in a K-12 school. On several occasions, I cannot help but believe that I have been made to feel inferior;

Comments

[celtfaery]

gee, you sound a lot like me!

[punkpixie180]

There are a few of us who are trying to make sense of it all.

I am just so deeply frustrated.

Thankfully, I have a second major which provides me with the creative outlet and challenge that I need.

[celtfaery]

yeah, I know what you mean, but I finished all my non-ed classes!!!!

[punkpixie180]

For some reason I was advised to do all my education courses first. I'll be done after this summer.

Now I am stuck taking four history courses and one political science in the Fall because that is the only time they are being offered next year.

Args. It will be more enjoyable than being stuck in three of four education classes though. At least I will have to function during classes versus sit there in a daze because of the lack of intrinsic motivation.

[violet12118]

You should send this to someone after you finish your majors.

[punkpixie180]

I read it to a friend from the paper; but we both decided it was too risky at this point in my education. College is surprisingly political, even from a student's viewpoint.

[violet12118]

Hahaha oh yeah... not right now... But after you graduate maybe... eh.. even then, you don't want bad recommendations or anything. It's a shame that we live in a democratic society with "free speech" and still have to worry about things like this.

very long post indeed

[isthisyournacho]

i feel that way often in my major - its what defines good teachers. The best are ones that treat you as an equal.

I like cheesy things.