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SA Wednesday
I needed to start this early because I have a vent:
I hate UTA. I have had nothing but bad experiences with their advisors since I've become a student. They've given me misinformation countless times, and it has affected how I planned my next few semesters. I haven't said anything, but his morning was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Registration begins today for summer and fall. So I get up at the crack of dawn because I've been told these pre-nursing classes fill up QUICK so you have to be quick on the draw. I had an appointment with my lovely, oh-so-helpful advisor last week and she told me exactly what to take for summer and fall. She had my transcripts from UNT, and has had them since I started here in January. She knows I have a degree already.
Fast forward to this morning. I try and sign up for classes and it says I don't have the required pre-reqs for a class that I took the pre-reqs at UNT. Awesome. Then, it won't let me sign up for a class during summer two because I'm taking the pre-req for it in summer 1. She told me to sign up for them both! If this class is full, which there's a likelihood by the end of the day it will be, I'm going to be livid.
So, 8am, I'm not being Mrs. Nice Summer anymore. Heads are going to roll. I pay too much money to get such poor student services. And if I don't get in this class summer 2, this will affect my next entire year, and set me back an entire semester on when I can apply to the nursing program. So, yeah, I am mad.
And I will be asking for a new advisor. I miss North Texas. If only they had a nursing program. 
On a happier note, thanks to miss Sara, my face feels amazing after using my Clarisonic last night! Thanks for the motivation!
Re: SA Wednesday
Its SA so I am going to crash the post really quick.
I just wanted to say thank you to each of you ladies that helped me along in the planning over on the knot. It is a little sad that you ladies are gone for future ladies because my wedding would not be half of what it is without your help. You suggested some vendors that are better than my best hope and have talked me through and lent support during some rough times we went through. I am getting married in 2 days and when I am smiling from ear to ear on hopefully the happiest day of my life I know I have you all to thank for your parts in it!
Awe Bobbileigh!
Sorry nesties, I know this is "TK stuff".
But, I'm SO incredibly happy for you, and since I won't be on TK to "send you off" today, I wanted to tell you that I hope your day is absolutely amazing and I know it will be everything you want it to be and more.
I cannot wait to hear about it. Please come AW your pictures and tell us all about your wedding over here when you get back from the HM! Please please!
Can't wait to have you join us on the nestie side
I'll be thinking about you this weekend!
Have a blast on your HM!
Bobbieleigh, I am so happy for you and can't wait to hear about it all!
Summer, when I was a sophmore at UTA majoring in social work, I went to my advisor asking for advice on how I could fulfill my work-study requirements, while still work full-time (I was also pregnant with Melodie). My counselor's response: "Yeah, that's going to be really hard." Really? I had no idea.
I think back to that exchange as being a pivotal point in my life. I was so discouraged, that after I had Mel, I didn't go back. This was in 1994--I'm sorry to hear things haven't improved.
With All the Trimmings
Just do it!
You know Stephie, it's really frustrating. For pre-nursing, you are required to see your advisor every semester and get "cleared" for registration before you can sign up for classes, or else you can't register. And we are assigned to an advisor by last name. So, I'm stuck with the same awful person.
That's pretty terrible that she said that to you. They're supposed to be encouraging, not discouraging.
If anything else, encourage us to spend our money there! I think they forget WE are paying THEM. Not the other way around.
Yeah like I said, I will never forget that moment. That counselor had nothing to offer me. I remember just standing there not knowing what else to do. Sorry you are so frustrated!
Time to go to the gym. I have to get there super early because all the regs take all the weights and set them up for their friends who aren't even there yet. And I have to battle every day with this one girl who always wants the same spot I like!
With All the Trimmings
Just do it!
Ummmmm guys???!
HIIIIIIIII!!!
Apparently I am the last one to get the memo on the great migration!
YEA!!! I saw you post last night that you were going to try it out. I am glad after Day 1 you are liking it.
Um, I don't really know why this is my name! I didn't make a new account. And it is my email address (YES, I have already made an email address with my married name, BUSTED!).
Color me confused! I will probably make a new one in a sec. so my (almost) name isn't out there for errone to see!
ETA: I like your new name... Summer
Congrats again Bobbileigh! I know you will have an amazing day!
Natalie - I share your disappointment in UTA. I never went to an advisor for my MBA except when I enrolled...they were worthless.
You're too sweet Bobbileigh! Getting all sentimental on us this morning!
Big ol' Whoop for my Lady Ags who won the National Championship last night. Well done.
We're hosting a pig roast on Friday at my house for an office get together and I feel I have so much crap left to do! I have 2 rooms that are half painted and a hall where I started painting the doors with the wrong white so it doesn't match the frame. Why the hell are there 1 million different shades of white and I own about 40 of them!?
It's my DH's birthday and he is in meetings all day and has a team building event after hour work. I won't even see him.
Also, I woke up at 3:30 AM in a sneezing rage. Who does that? Seriously, I was in a deep sleep! Our house has freshly painted walls and ceilings.... there is no dust yet. Our AC doesn't currently work so nothing could have brought allergens in...the fan wasn't even on. How on earth do these things happen to me?
I spent $50 on cheese last night and some of it was cheese I hate. The girls at the party on Friday better appreciate this cheese!
It annoys me when people don't cook, but then freak out on you when you say you think you would rather just get some store-bought pre-made food for a party to make it easier on yourself. "But I thought you were going to make everything from scratch?!!?"
TESTING NEW IDENTITY...
ETA: YAY. It worked!
Also am I welcome here even though I'm not one of youse guys yet???
SHHHH, but I'm not really all that into wedding talk and planning....
I say yes, you are welcome. Talk about WR things on TK and then talk about everything else over here.
I promise I won't bother y'all with talk of not being abe to afford my wedding and which venues are "cheap" and how I can make the best use of my 100 dollar wedding budget and all that jazz.
Gooooooooooooooooooood morning!
That's all I have for right now.
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Re: counselors/advisors
My HS counselor was the worst. She said that, according to my PSAT score, I really shouldn't take the SAT. Really, because I was number six in my class? My mother despised her. At A&M, my major advisor said I shouldn't switch minors because it would make me less marketable. That was probably the only bad advice I got from him.
Bobbieleigh,
I can't wait for you to be here with us.
And gosh, all these Knotties sneaking over here.....
Brookeopher...bahahaha. Is that like brangelina? Love it.
Of course you're welcome!
Tiffany-I was sneezing like crazy last night, too! And this morning I had a little sneezing fit. Must be something in the air.
ix nay on the wedding talk-ay.
Umm...is anyone else a Britney fan and obsessed with her new album??!
This times infinity!!!!!
I just don't think they understand they're dealing with our futures here. If they make a mistake, this will impact the next year of my life negatively!
Yes, it is our celeb altar-ego.
Don't judge.
Umm..yes! Tickets go on sale April 16 for her July concert here. * Hangs head in shame*
Third time's a charm? Ugh....
I think the counselors/advisors do know that they are making suggestions that impact our whole lives, however they apply a formula that has worked for a majority of those that they see and it just doesn't work that way. If I had listened to my history advisor and not switched, I would have had a very hard time finding a job.
Valerie- So jealous!!! Wish I could go!
I went to her Circus tour when it was here in 2009, loved it!!
Is it crazy that I am disappointed my in laws are taking us out to eat tonight..why you may ask...because I am going to miss a day at the gym. I know, I know! I'm weird!!