Today, after six months of writing a 40 page paper criticizing a famous method, I found out the professor who conceived it has transferred to my favorite college to head the department I'm applying to study in. They require I submit the paper with my application. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I confirmed that my professor hates me. Weeks ago, I failed a paper for the first time, so I went to my professor, apologized profusely, and discussed my revision plan. I got his approval on my conclusions and added all the details he suggested. I then submitted my paper. I got my grade this morning: C-. FML
Today, I held a presentation about my masters thesis. Turns out, my professor never ever actually read the drafts I'd given him, but decided to rip me to pieces in front of everyone, saying that the topic isn't worth researching. I've been working on it for six months. FML
Today, I asked my professor for his opinion on the subject I plan to study in my thesis. Turns out, he likes it so much that he's going to steal it from me. FML
Today, after I'd being sick all day, my boyfriend volunteered to do my very long sociology paper. I was later notified by my professor that the paper I'd submitted was completely plagiarized. FML
Today, I received a rejection letter from a college that I'd applied to 6 years ago. FML
Today, I got a writing assignment back. After meeting with my professor specially after class and meticulously combing through every word of that paper, I got a low D. Turns out, he graded me down on every suggestion of his that I took. FML
Today, my university professor asked us to submit anonymous course feedback. I wrote three paragraphs criticizing his lectures. Ten minutes later, I realized I'd left my full name at the bottom of the page. FML
Today, I got a paper back that was given a zero for suspected plagiarism. Everything I wrote was my own thought and analysis. My instructor basically thinks my paper is smarter than I am. He won't listen, even when I explain my thought processes throughout the piece. FML
Today, my professor handed me back a paper I spent hours hours working on. At the bottom in red it said "D" followed by, "That was a gift." FML
Today, after turning in a paper that I worked really hard on, I got it back with a grade of 0. In the feedback section, my professor wrote: “In all my 37 years of teaching, this is by far the worst essay I have ever read.” FML
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Top comments
sexaaydino 14
Awww. Maybe he'll appreciate that you actually studied him and made an effort :)
audreyfml1994 15
I'm sure he'll enjoy a good challenge. What's the point of knowledge if not to be challenged?
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sexaaydino 14
Awww. Maybe he'll appreciate that you actually studied him and made an effort :)
TheBrochure 22
And he (or she!) may appreciate your balls to stand up for your opinion anyway!
RpiesSPIES 27
If the professor is actually smart and not some egotistic a-hole then he could possibly appreciate the constructive criticism :) Edit: I now look down and see #4 said something similar.
djgoreo 12
So long as OP didn't senselessly tear apart the method but simply proposed some possible ways it's not yet perfected, the professor should be impressed.
TourettesGuyFTW 26
YOU HAVE BALLS!! (that's an actual tourette's guy quote).
jimbob_76592 5
That's exactly what I was thinking. Most professors like people who come up with their own ideas. Just hopefully the paper wasnt insulting
iLike2Teabag 27
63 - calm down. Don't get a big DICK!
Anubis_81 21
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
YDI. It's gonna suck, but there's nothing like healthy debate.
audreyfml1994 15
I'm sure he'll enjoy a good challenge. What's the point of knowledge if not to be challenged?
dalink 24
Rarely do dreams and reality actually mirror each other... Good luck on the admission process, OP.
sadistmonkey 19
You'd think so but professors have egos as well. Maybe this professor is a decent person who takes constructive criticism well, but that's certainly not a given.
ironichalibut 24
Any good scientist will scientist will consider your argument and data regardless of your stance, if he's intelligent at least. Hopefully your intelligence and paper are strong enough to win out!
ironichalibut 24
My excitement at posting this caused me to creat a wording error, I'm sorry! *commits suicide*
akiahara 14
Assuming it's science and not something a little more fluid or subjective.
ironichalibut 24
Geokid (OP's username) sounded like a geology buff to me, so I made an assumption based off that and the 40-page paper, and that it was about a "method" which always makes me think of science. Sorry if I'm wrong, I guess I shouldn't assume.
Grauncho 27
This comment really should have many more thumbs up.
SHAMUS_the_WITTY 18
Not this scientist http://richardkulisz.blogspot.com/2007/04/aliens-dont-exist.html?m=1
moonsalt 20
I wouldn't be too worried. Sometimes it's nice to have a fresh head and different perspective. :)
m4ver1k 5
Hopefully he's the kind of person to appreciate criticism. You have nothing to lose at this point.
Pwib 14
If the professor isn't a total conceited jerk, he could probably appreciate a thoughtful criticism and incite a debate. Or he could childishly ignore you.
DracoSpirita 21
7 - Your comment made me think of Sheldon Cooper for some reason.
Lacist 19
Except his grammar was off...
Ukeee_X 19
That's bad luck man. I hope he just sees it as a fun but of criticism and doesn't go ape shit and fail you (he shouldn't)
trellz17 19
Just be confident. He should take the essay as an professional opinion and be ok with it. Maybe even learn from it.
at0micmin3r 23
"an professional opinion"
Obey_StudBoii 23
Oh the irony.
sammyf89 13
@13 Nope