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By missingno007 - 28/08/2017 07:00 - United States - Clarkesville

Today, my first day of college, the textbooks I ordered a month in advance still haven't arrived. My first class of the semester is College Readiness. FML

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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

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By toothbreaker - 22/08/2019 11:00 - United States - Tucson

Today, I bought my very first college textbook. I received a stack of hole-punched papers. My $195 "book" isn’t even bound together. FML

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Do Not Pass Go

By Rex - 16/09/2017 16:15 - United States - Camden

Today, I started at a new college. I bought my textbooks and went to my first class only to find out that they changed my schedule without telling me. I'd already opened the book. I could not get $200 back. FML

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Very informative!

By student414 - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, I went to my first class of the semester. After an hour of intense note writing, I realized I was in the wrong class. FML

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Bad karma

By Anonymous - 26/01/2014 17:21 - United Kingdom - Aberystwyth

Today, after waiting two weeks for an email with my online textbook access code, it still hadn't arrived in time for my quiz tomorrow, so I ended up spending most of my money on the expensive physical copy. Not long after I got back home, the email finally arrived. FML

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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

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By CollegeKid - 27/10/2015 10:28 - United States - Urbana

Today, I found out all six classes I'm taking have finals on the same day. This is my first semester in college. FML

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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

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Hard test

By Too Late - 19/12/2019 03:00 - United States - Sheboygan

Today, I went in to take my College Placement tests. I'd spent all week ignoring actual homework to study for these tests. When I got there, the responsible told me that the tests were last week. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/09/2013 20:28 - United States - Virginia Beach

Today, I went to college, where I'm studying for my dream job. Despite getting up at 5am to catch the earliest bus into town, I arrived ten minutes late. My professor knows my circumstances, but is still threatening to kick me off the course if I don't "arrive on time like everyone else." FML

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CrazyManNo9 29

Saturday 19 August 2017 21:41

In my Junior year, the bookstore couldn't get me a copy of an advance French book. I went to class without it and noticed a beautiful blonde girl sitting across the room as soon as I walked in the door. I walked across the room directly to her and asked if I could share her book. We've been married, well, for some time now. She's still beautiful. Make the best of it!

SpaceToast 25

Monday 28 August 2017 16:15

See of you can find these books online. I rarely buy any textbooks for any class, just simply Google: "textbook, edition number pdf"( but put in the title and edition of your textbook) and none of my professors seem to care. I have literally saved one thousand and 400 dollars doing this. Your welcome :)

Comments

CrazyManNo9 29

Saturday 19 August 2017 21:41

brianna1494 27

Monday 28 August 2017 19:46

Wrong website pal, this is FML, not NotAlwaysRight

Glowworm56 26

Tuesday 29 August 2017 4:55

That sounds more like NotAlwaysRomantic to me.

Seeya55 31

Monday 28 August 2017 14:17

Ready to fail! A+

SpaceToast 25

Monday 28 August 2017 16:15

Ghetis 396 11

Wednesday 30 August 2017 4:02

You're*

RichardPencil 30

Monday 28 August 2017 16:45

On the bright side, you’re not wasting your time with a class where you already know everything. I hope they teach you about “Tracking Numbers” when you order books online.