In 2005, I had to make a choice. I had applied to several schools, and I needed to pick one to attend. I wasn't all that excited about college, as I have long preferred to learn things on my own. While I was accepted to several colleges (In fact, I'm proud to say, I was accepted to all I applied for), I didn't know which one to choose. Do I go to a private school? Public? I don't know. Which one?!

I picked UNI, because I liked the campus, community, and the size. I didn't want a college that was too big, but I didn't want one that was too small, either.

I didn't have a major. My first semester was an utter fuckup, due to my new found freedom and the discovery of my drinking abilities. I always figured I would choose computer science as a major, so I took computer science 1, the intro class. In that class, I found that I love programming.

Since then, my performance in classes has often times been substandard. While it sounds like an excuse, I discovered that if the professor isn't there to teach, I'm rarely there to learn. What this means for my GPA is that it's low; what this means for me as a programmer is that I'm better then many of my peers, because I actually give a shit about programming. I teach myself programming!

What does all this mean? Well, I'll sum it up with one word: disenchantment. Out of all the professors I have had at UNI, I can count on one hand the number that I perceive actually know and care what they are talking about. For those not keeping track, 5 decent professors out of a college experience is, obviously, pathetic. I don't know if this is a reflection on UNI's ability to attract quality educators, my own commitment to learning, or just a typical analysis of a students' perceptions. What I do know is that it pisses me off. Another thing I know is only two of those are in my major. LAME.

Really, lets give this some thought. If the professors aren't good, the school will not attract good students. If there are a limited number of good students, the professors hate their jobs because the students hate them, and the cycle rolls on.

Mostly, I'm just tired of UNI and it's lackluster bullshit. I can think of 5 things UNI could do right now to make it's computer science program way more kickass, but what do I know. I'm just a fat kid with a shitty GPA and an attitude.