Today, I'm neck-deep in debt paying for med school. What's worse, the professors here are so terrible that even the morons on Yahoo Answers are 100 times better at explaining my coursework to me. FML
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Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
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Today, I was watching a TV show about people with shopping addictions. One girl was $15,000 in debt and I thought how horrible it would be to live with that. Then I realized that I'm in medical school and currently $135,000 in debt. At least they have something to show for their debt. FML
Today my college professor told me that I ask him too many questions. Apparently, my college tuition fee doesn't include learning. FML
Today, I found out that I owe my college a little over $10,000. Why? Because, due to a slight misspelling of my name, the scholarship that I have been going insane trying to meet the requirements for is not actually giving me any funding. FML
Today, I applied for college graduation. Turns out my advisor screwed me over and now I'm 1 credit hour short of getting my degree. Now I have to wait another semester and pay $3,500 just to take a one hour class on Bowling so that I can graduate. FML
Today, I've been feeling like my efforts are never enough. I had 4 exams in one goddamn week, didn't sleep at all for 3 days studying, only to get completely demolished. The teachers put the most complicated problems as if they WANT us to fail. If I fail one class, I'm getting kicked out of my program. FML
Today, I found that my medical school has lost its WFME (World Federation for Medical Education) accreditation and my certificate (that I should be obtaining in two years) will be worthless. To pour salt into the wound, I have finals next week and it's hard to stay motivated after this kind of news. FML
Today, it's gotten to the point where I can't afford my ADD medication anymore. Now, I'm literally too poor to pay attention. FML
Today, I found out that my stick figure drawing passed as homework during my doctoral level seminar. I'm paying over two thousand dollars for this course. FML
Today, I fell asleep for 20 minutes during my first final in law school. I took a $70k loan to be here. FML
Today, I'm in a US college. I could've gone into a trade or internship, but no one listened. Now, while my parents brag to their friends that their child has a degree, I'll probably be spending the rest of life in crippling debt, sleeping on the side of the road, and begging strangers for table scraps. FML
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spicyburrito 18
Unless... The morons on yahoo answers ARE your professors
youdontsay123456 21
That's the American public system for you (unless you go to a private college)
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hellnosucka 27
it seems like professors are paid to be morons these days.
spicyburrito 18
Unless... The morons on yahoo answers ARE your professors
h00tzForOsi 20
I'm a little worried for op. Even the "morons" had a better understanding of the material. Where does that leave op?
tomvertigo 17
I'm worried for OPs future patients. "Dont worry, I learned how to perform an emergency appendectomy on Yahoo! Answers!"
jake131000 21
There's always a silver lining. The debt sucks now but when your making 6 figures it'll all be worth it.
tomvertigo 17
Not going to make 6 figures getting his education from Yahoo and Wikipedia. And the debt isnt nearly as much a concern as the lack of knowledgable professors. How would you feel about having paid 100k for a degree and an education only to get this shit in return?
justdiebitches 19
You should try to get transferred to a better college. Education is important, even more if said education involves other people's lives. FYL.
GabbyPLluch88 13
waste of money I guess
Ethan_Anonymous 28
Ah America, where you drown yourself in debt for shitty education.
Bibliovore 26
It really depends on where, what, how, and sometimes who. Yes, many people go into crazy debt, but it's definitely possible to get a good education in the US without doing so. Research and planning helps, to make sure you choose a good, respected program that isn't ferociously beyond your means. So does saving what you can in advance, scrimping while in college, earning money during breaks or part time while school's in session, and applying for every scholarship you might be eligible for -- and working hard on your studies, not only to keep your grades up (to help you get those scholarships) but so you can get more out of school (for later career, income, and life benefits).
protoskore 27
There may be hope yet. Texas has enacted a law to allow students to carry weapons on campuses. Just think how quickly your professors will become better at their jobs, if you ask each question while casually holding an assault rifle.
crazyfrogg_fml 8
Sorry but the first thing I thought of was "Neck Deep is a really awesome band." But I feel your pain about dumb asshat professors, I'm in Nursing School and I feel I already now more some of my teachers.
Bibliovore 26
I wish you all luck in nursing school and your career, and it's entirely possible you know more than some of your teachers in some areas. But it's always weird to see people saying they know more than teachers while making multiple English errors. (In case you care: comma after "Sorry", comma after "was", lowercase "nursing school", "now" -> "know", and "more some" -> "more than some"; also, you probably don't need "of" after "thought" -- and yes, I know you're studying nursing rather than English, but still, ouch.)
tomvertigo 17
You started a sentence with the word "But", #25. For shame.
Bibliovore 26
Yeah, I know. Informality and all that. Honestly, I'm more worried that I didn't note the comma splice. *wry grin*
zaise_chsa 19
You could try being an acupuncturist. Cheaper school and you can work for yourself
saffy66 34
Bit harsh calling them morons when you need THEM too explain stuff to YOU, don't you think? But seriously, a lot of people just aren't cut out for teaching. They may be brilliant at what they do, but it takes skill to impart that knowledge effectively to others. I hope you make it through med school okay.
tomvertigo 17
Not really harsh if they aren't actually explaining things, too be honest.