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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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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Comments (89)
ohrlly7457 7
If you truly feel that way why would you be ashamed to show it?
lhamil64_fml 5
I wouldn't worry about it too much. They're probably looking more for whether you can write well and less about the paper's topic.
errantzoologist 10
That's the whole point of academia, I'm sure you'll be fine. Where would we be if fundamental views weren't challenged?
deedoubles 6
If its actually a good criticism, I'm sure the prof would like to hear about it. Remember, it's research, there is always room for criticism.
Lilo4life 26
Your screwed. Sorry.
iEmma 7
I can see this being the beginning of a long battle!
chuckcloninger 12
Seriously if you wrote an intelligent, well reasoned argument about his research it might prove to be a real asset and something that may let him see you in a very favorable light. It would me.
Lee002 8
OP, if he's a good professor, he won't care what your opinion is as long as you can defend it well. After 6 months and 40 pages, your argument seems well prepared! Just make sure you avoid ad hominem attacks and there shouldn't be a problem.
littlefro2012 9
Hopefully he's professional enough to take criticism.
whY402Jay 12
Great minds think alike, but they only become great by debate and discussion. How can he be biased by your POV, that's not fair?