School’s not everything it’s cracked up to be.
I mean it’s really hard trying to balance work, watching MTV’s Jersey Shore, playing video games, sports, eating, gossiping -- oh, and of course classes.
I’m not saying everyone falls into the category of “giving pretty much everything else on your To-Do List priority over class work,” but I think it’s safe to say that a lot of people put less important things before the one with the biggest price tag (I think it’s around $19,000 now, without room and board).
It’s time to put an emphasis on what you’re really at school for -- to get an education. I’m just as guilty as the next guy (or girl) of procrastinating and putting things off. However, there’s a difference between putting things off and not trying.
School today costs way too much. So why not try and get the most out of your institution while you can? This does, however, require you to suck it up and do your homework, participate in class, and maybe even learn something along the way.
It’s so easy for people to throw their hands up and complain.
“She’s too hard,” or “I don’t like him so I’ll just screw him over on the evaluation form” are not legitimate excuses for skimping out on your work.
Now, I agree that there are some teachers who are…. unique, shall we say… in their teaching methods. However, we as students need to challenge our teachers to effectively instruct and enlighten us on the subject matter in the course.
Next time something seems hard, ask a question about it, or bring it up for the class to weigh in on instead of leaving class and declaring your surrender to… the Fundamentals of Multi-Media perhaps?
You (or your parents) are paying for your education. It may not be the entire $19,000 since everyone attending Medaille is guaranteed some form of aid, but it is still a huge chunk of money.
The next time something seems hard, do something about it. Sure you can complain, but don’t leave it at that. It’s easy to complain and whine about things; it’s human nature. In case you haven’t noticed we humans are a lazy bunch.
Buck the trend and find the positive in what has always appeared to you as something negative.
Although, on the other hand, you could just drop out. I mean it’s not going to affect me negatively. In fact it would make my semester -- no more waiting lists for classes or listening to people complain. But hey, it’s your future.
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