Below is a link to another blog that I contribute book reviews to, like, every month or so. I've only done two so far, but if you really, really like me, you might want to read those too. The other link is the band I'm in. You can probably figure out which one I am if you don't know me already. After I write this, I'll also make a link to my significant other's blog. She's got a lot of stuff to get off her chest, and I love the way she writes. That's it for now. I'm supposed to be working.
~Travis
18 May 2007
04 May 2007
Having doubts
Well, the Spring '07 semester has drawn to a close, and all I have to show for it is a bigger debt. I actually gained knowledge from two of my classes, two were a complete waste of time, and one I have to re-take in the fall. This 'core requirement' bullshit is nothing more than an excuse for the college to make more money. From my perspective, the core classes are just things that you took in high school (or middle school), and have to take them again because the college doesn't allow transfer credits from Waterville Public.
I could talk about the negative aspects of this semester, and the college in general, all day, so I'll just move on to the positives -
1. The school radio station offers plenty of DJ spots on 90.7 FM. I took advantage of this opportunity and ended up spending more time coming up with playlists for two shows a week than I did on homework for my five classes combined. Too bad I didn't get paid for that.
2. There really aren't any other redeeming qualities about Utica College. If you're thinking about going there, work at Nice 'n' Easy instead.
Sidenote: If you're interested in listening to my show on the radio, it's 90.7 FM in the Utica/Rome area. I'm on every Tuesday* and Thursday* from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why is it that all I really want to do in life is put away books and have time to read in the library? If the only reason I'm going to college is to get a rewarding job, why am I so content with my barely-above minimum-wage gig working for the man? In my Junior year, I find it more and more difficult to find reasons to fill out my FAFSA form.
Maybe it's because this is my sixth college and fourth major in seven years, but I'm sick of it.
*all radio shows and times subject to change in the future. I'll update with any changes that may occur in the future.
Spitefully yours,
Travis
I could talk about the negative aspects of this semester, and the college in general, all day, so I'll just move on to the positives -
1. The school radio station offers plenty of DJ spots on 90.7 FM. I took advantage of this opportunity and ended up spending more time coming up with playlists for two shows a week than I did on homework for my five classes combined. Too bad I didn't get paid for that.
2. There really aren't any other redeeming qualities about Utica College. If you're thinking about going there, work at Nice 'n' Easy instead.
Sidenote: If you're interested in listening to my show on the radio, it's 90.7 FM in the Utica/Rome area. I'm on every Tuesday* and Thursday* from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why is it that all I really want to do in life is put away books and have time to read in the library? If the only reason I'm going to college is to get a rewarding job, why am I so content with my barely-above minimum-wage gig working for the man? In my Junior year, I find it more and more difficult to find reasons to fill out my FAFSA form.
Maybe it's because this is my sixth college and fourth major in seven years, but I'm sick of it.
*all radio shows and times subject to change in the future. I'll update with any changes that may occur in the future.
Spitefully yours,
Travis
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