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10 Things Universities Do That Infuriate Students

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Going to college is supposed to be the best time of our lives. While we are venturing out to educate ourselves, there are some hiccups some college students run into. This is very common in college culture, but sometimes we are surprised to see how much of these "hiccups" are given to us straight from our college. Here are 10 things universities do that infuriate college students.


1. "When I close the door you're counted absent..."

Let's be honest! Everyone has had one professor that has this policy. While it definitely gets college students thinking about being punctual, sometimes we have off days and don't need another thing to worry about. Don't forget about that one professor who closes the door right as class starts.

2. When all of your exams are in the same week


It's all fun and games until you have seven exams and homework on top of that. Scheduling is so weird. While I think it would suck to have two weeks of exams, at least it gives us more time to complete the

reviews and soak in information.

3. Making students pay for laundry


After paying $25,000 for tuition, $4,000 for a dorm, $3,000 for a meal plan and $500+ on books, you'd think we can at least get complimentary laundry. I'm running out of quarters!

4. Scheduling mandatory classes or specific majors at 8 a.m.


I've been getting up for 8 am classes for all four years of college and it NEVER gets easier! By the time I'm finished with homework and life, i have to get up in three hours.

5. Mandatory teacher evaluations

While in reality teacher evaluations only take up only .0189 percent of my college career, it really is just an excuse for students to actually think about how a professor does their job. Which can actually hinder a professor's career. "May the odds be ever in your favor..."

6. Make you pay for parking passes BUT THERE'S NO PARKING!

When you have more faculty and staff parking spots than actual faculty and staff, there might be an issue. It's like the school board gets together and say's, "How can we make their lives even more absurd?" Because buying a $350 parking pass wasn't bad enough.

7. When professors say, "The grade you get is the grade you deserve..."


Some professors will lend a helping hand and others like to watch us all catch fire, however at the end of the day don't put yourself in jeopardy. If you're trying your hardest and get and 89.6, then yes fight for and A. But don't expect a B when you didn't even show up to the final.

8. Cost of food on campus


We all know that a lunchable is not $2.25 at Walmart, right? But sure enough, if you go to your on-campus store they need a form of payment, an arm, and toe just for a bottle of water. I'm a business major so I understand capitalism and free market, but in a world of people trying to hustle college students, we are looking for our universities to back us.


9. ONLINE TEST!



Some days I wake up praising God that Blackboard exist. And sometimes I wake up and realize that I never took my Music History Exam because WHO PUTS EXAMS ONLINE?

10. Making education so expensive!


Now I am not one of those college students who believes in free education, however I do believe that the prices of an education are astronomical. A lady at my church said when she attended my university she only paid $11.50 a semester, and I attend a private university. It's sad when you have brilliant mind everywhere that will never develop because of cost.

At the end of the day college students are very privileged to be receiving an education, however we work hard already, between school, work and family. It would motivate many if it felt like at least our school was on our side.

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