My university is trying to kill me ...

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: iamskew
I guess I'll take everyone's advice and try to get the dean to sort it out for me. It's just really frustrating because I specifically went to my adviser a few quarters back (I'm on quarters, not semesters) and asked if I was on the right track for my two degrees. Because I had to sign an honors contract 2 years ago, she knew exactly what I would be taking, and I did exactly what she said. I guess this is partially a symptom of the fact that she is the third counselor I've had because they all quit.
And boomer, you can get fvcking bent. The degree is the straw that is breaking the camel's back, not the only impetus. If I wanted just one degree, I could have graduated a year ago, but I stuck it out to get my second degree. And to clear that up, my first degree is journalism and the second is political science, along with a minor in spanish. Well, since I can't get my poli sci degree without spending a bunch of money and delaying my life another 11 weeks (after the six left in this quarter and a month break), and law school admissions for next year are due up in February, that really screws things up for my law school career.

So to everyone but Boomer, thanks. I'll try to sort everything out and update you all once I know.

Ugh, that sounds pretty terrible, man. I really really hope you can get everything sorted out, not just school. Take care of yourself, things'll work out.

So, my point still is...this may inconvenience you somewhat, but come on...kill yourself over it? WTF?...deal with sh!t...or go back home to mommy. What kind of lawyer are you going to be, if you whine and cry over every little set-back in life? If you think THIS is bad...just wait...it only gets worse...

 

[iamskew]

Originally posted by: BoomerD

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: iamskew
I guess I'll take everyone's advice and try to get the dean to sort it out for me. It's just really frustrating because I specifically went to my adviser a few quarters back (I'm on quarters, not semesters) and asked if I was on the right track for my two degrees. Because I had to sign an honors contract 2 years ago, she knew exactly what I would be taking, and I did exactly what she said. I guess this is partially a symptom of the fact that she is the third counselor I've had because they all quit.
And boomer, you can get fvcking bent. The degree is the straw that is breaking the camel's back, not the only impetus. If I wanted just one degree, I could have graduated a year ago, but I stuck it out to get my second degree. And to clear that up, my first degree is journalism and the second is political science, along with a minor in spanish. Well, since I can't get my poli sci degree without spending a bunch of money and delaying my life another 11 weeks (after the six left in this quarter and a month break), and law school admissions for next year are due up in February, that really screws things up for my law school career.

So to everyone but Boomer, thanks. I'll try to sort everything out and update you all once I know.

Ugh, that sounds pretty terrible, man. I really really hope you can get everything sorted out, not just school. Take care of yourself, things'll work out.

So, my point still is...this may inconvenience you somewhat, but come on...kill yourself over it? WTF?...deal with sh!t...or go back home to mommy. What kind of lawyer are you going to be, if you whine and cry over every little set-back in life? If you think THIS is bad...just wait...it only gets worse...

Boomer, if you had any idea the things I have seen and gone through in my life, you might understand why something like this might push me over the edge. But I'm not going to air out all my problems here, and I haven't killed myself, so STFU. And I don't consider another $5,000 and 11 weeks of my time a "little setback," ass hat.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Originally posted by: BoomerD

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: iamskew
I guess I'll take everyone's advice and try to get the dean to sort it out for me. It's just really frustrating because I specifically went to my adviser a few quarters back (I'm on quarters, not semesters) and asked if I was on the right track for my two degrees. Because I had to sign an honors contract 2 years ago, she knew exactly what I would be taking, and I did exactly what she said. I guess this is partially a symptom of the fact that she is the third counselor I've had because they all quit.
And boomer, you can get fvcking bent. The degree is the straw that is breaking the camel's back, not the only impetus. If I wanted just one degree, I could have graduated a year ago, but I stuck it out to get my second degree. And to clear that up, my first degree is journalism and the second is political science, along with a minor in spanish. Well, since I can't get my poli sci degree without spending a bunch of money and delaying my life another 11 weeks (after the six left in this quarter and a month break), and law school admissions for next year are due up in February, that really screws things up for my law school career.

So to everyone but Boomer, thanks. I'll try to sort everything out and update you all once I know.

Ugh, that sounds pretty terrible, man. I really really hope you can get everything sorted out, not just school. Take care of yourself, things'll work out.

So, my point still is...this may inconvenience you somewhat, but come on...kill yourself over it? WTF?...deal with sh!t...or go back home to mommy. What kind of lawyer are you going to be, if you whine and cry over every little set-back in life? If you think THIS is bad...just wait...it only gets worse...

yes, he was really going to kill himself :roll:

i think you're too old for this internet business

 

[deejayshakur]

Originally posted by: iamskew

Originally posted by: msparish
How exactly does this screw up law school applications? You said they were due in February...that's nice and all, but you don't need a degree to apply. Just a degree before you enroll. As long as you graduate by next August, you are fine.

OK, I am overreacting about the law school part. But, I have some fairly lofty goals for a law school and I don't want all this crap on my mind while trying to fill out applications and what not. It's going to look weird that I took one class for one last quarter when it could have been fixed earlier. I feel like it might make admissions people think I'm some kind of flake who can't plan properly.


and dopcombo -- I'm not sure how to handle the adviser thing, seeing as how she was the one who screwed up and all.

it's good that you're paranoid about the admissions committee doubting your application, but i'm willing to bet if the rest of your application is the real deal, this will be relatively minor. rock the lsat, write a solid essay, and get your app in early. it sucks that your advisor shafted you like that, but think hard about whether or not the double major will make or break your app. is the time better spent fighting your school or studying for the lsat?

on the other hand, if a 30 minute meeting with the dean solves things, you lucked out. if all else fails, i would just declare on my app that i am pursuing a double major or maybe mention it in your essay. if they ever ask about it, then tell them what happened.

 

[iamskew]

Hey guys, GOOD NEWS! I wrote back to my adviser and asked her to double-check my classes before I started demanding meetings with deans and what not, and she realized she apparently forgot how to count. So, all is well and I should be graduating with two degrees now.

Sorry to get everyone all worked up, but I was really pissed off yesterday. I guess not everything turns out that bad after all.

Thanks for the support anyway,

skew.

 

[axelfox]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

I think I might drive off a bridge after my night LSAT class, which just became irrelevant.

you know you only need one degree to go to law school, right?

Some schools you don't even need that! Heck, I think some attorneys never even went to school

 

[chambersc]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

I think I might drive off a bridge after my night LSAT class, which just became irrelevant.

you know you only need one degree to go to law school, right?

All else being equal, isn't it the case that two is better than one?