Students, Education and Miscellaneous: Computer says no

Computer says no

By firelava - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Grand Prairie

Today, I waited two hours in line at college to select my classes. I finally got to the desk, only to be told I have to apply online before I can show up in person. FML

I agree, your life sucks 39 740

You deserved it 9 958

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By Anonymous - 23/12/2018 04:00

Today, I had to go meet my professor at 12. I wound up showing up almost an hour late. Why? Because she doesn't teach at the campus I registered at. I wound up having to visit TWO different campuses before I reached the right one. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 233

You deserved it 460

Higher education

By mermaidkeels - 08/09/2016 04:54 - United States - Miami

Today, after attending lectures for months, studying for weeks, and spending hours writing a 15-page research paper, I was informed that due to technological issues during registration, I was not enrolled in the class. FML

I agree, your life sucks 17 973

You deserved it 1 242

By goodbyeGPA - 08/10/2018 17:30

Today, the first day of school, I went to the book store to purchase my textbooks. Not only did I wait for 30 minutes, but they didn’t even have my books in stock. I was advised to visit another campus 45 minutes away. They didn’t have it either. I have assignments due already. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 850

You deserved it 740

By ShinedownCM - 23/09/2018 05:00

Today, I went to apply for classes at a college my parents signed me up to do dual credit with. Too bad they used my sister's social security number so I don't get credit for my old classes and my new application got thrown out. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 002

You deserved it 236

Red tape

By Anonymous - 17/09/2022 14:30 - Slovenia - Destrnik

Today, I found out I can't enroll in a course I need for my degree. I don't have the right prerequisites. They weren't posted anywhere. The applications for similar courses I could've taken instead have closed last week. I lost a year and a fuckton of money because I waited for the last minute, and now I can't get in. FML

I agree, your life sucks 354

You deserved it 1 501

By myl1f3isfuct - 11/07/2013 00:15 - United States

Today, my college English teacher told me if I wanted an explanation for my grade I would have to schedule a conference to come to her office. It's an online class. I took an online class because I can't come in. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 417

You deserved it 4 387

By Jesse Thames - 16/05/2019 04:03

Today, I received a series of rejection letters from jobs, one after the other. Last night, I stayed up into the wee morning hours to apply to campus jobs I'm not qualified for, because I was classified as a part-time student due to an administrative error. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 651

You deserved it 159

Checked out

By Anonymous - 09/03/2023 06:00 - United States

Today, I finally got my ass into gear and went to the DMV to renew my driver's license. I waited in line for over two hours, only to find out that I had brought my library card instead of my license. FML

I agree, your life sucks 336

You deserved it 991

By effme - 01/06/2010 06:05 - United States

Today, I spent ages applying for a scholarship on-line. I found out on the very last page that I do not meet the qualifications for it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 935

You deserved it 11 065

Full house

By Anonymous - 12/08/2022 20:00 - United States - Washington

Today, using the money my mom gave me for my birthday, I bought a new laptop for school. When I went online to register for classes, I found that all the online classes were full and remaining classes didn't qualify for my major. FML

I agree, your life sucks 781

You deserved it 232

ticklewhizzer 5

Saturday 26 April 2014 5:14

If college has taught me anything, it's that you always read the directions to everything.

Soundslikeothers 15

Saturday 26 April 2014 5:30

Goes online, *Site Down due to scheduled maintenance please go to campus to apply for classes*

Comments

MelTheGreat 23

Saturday 26 April 2014 8:14

This post accurately defines college. Yay for a higher education.

ForbiddenDestiny 20

Saturday 26 April 2014 10:05

Walk over to one of their PCs and do it online. Then walk back to the desk?

mike7800 8

Saturday 26 April 2014 10:13

and then the moment you realize all of your bosses went to college and you'll be stuck, never making the same as them for this very reason.

brenton490 19

Saturday 26 April 2014 12:02

Well to be fair colleges can be confusing as **** to set up if you are not use to it....sooooo much paperwork and filling things out

MrDonSalvetti 27

Saturday 26 April 2014 12:21

Time for a tableflip!

rocker_chick105 31

Saturday 26 April 2014 14:27

If you want to reform the system, make college less damn expensive and maybe more people will be able to go.

mybubbles2000 13

Saturday 26 April 2014 15:51

You should been informed of that prior to your arrival.

z0mBi3kiTTy 18

Saturday 26 April 2014 16:33

let me guess... hfcc? nowadays, real people are useless. welcome to the future... EVERYTHING is done online :( we just pay our taxes for counselors to direct you to a computer.