University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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Hassles Galore

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Registration In Store Armory registration — the very words are enough to instill ' fear in even the most experienced student. Every semester, we despartley hope that we get all our classes during pre- registration so that we can avoid the intamous Armory Registration. And every semester, those unlucky students tlock to the Armory in large numbers to try to add or drop classes, hoping to salvage their schedules. Those in the College of Business and Management or in the sciences seem to have it the worst. It is easy to find a discouraged student sitting on the floor of Reckord Armory, unsure of what to do next. If one is not lucky enough to be among the first to enter the Armory during registration week, most classes will be filled by the time they get there. The alphabetical order devised to regulate the entry of students into the Armory is randomly changed each semester to provide an equal opportunity for students to get the classes they desire. Kim Chappell, a freshman, was amazed at her first experience at Ar- mory Registration. Although it is ridiculous, I guess for a school of this size it ' s the best way to handle the situation, she says. Unfortunately, she was unable to get into a sociology class she wanted during registration. Frequently, the system gives way to chaos, and overcrowding often prevents the system from proceeding smoothly. Long lines may develop and huge tie-ups occur. Students who arrive at their correct time for admission sometimes en- counter problems caused by those try- ing to beat the system. These are the people who join their friends at the front of the line, or use someone else ' s I.D. card to register, or forge their add drop slips. Pam Lepore, a junior, is a veteran at Armory Registration. Registration is not something I look forward to, she says, but I can ' t avoid it. You have to learn to deal with it. Actually, as you get used to it, Armory Registration becomes easier. Aides in the Armory during registra- tion dislike it as much as the students do. Many aides have been heard to complain about pushy students and long lines. Tempers tend to flare when students find that a necessary class is closed. Although Armory Registration is ad- mittedly a hassle, most students agree that there is no fair alternative. You just have to plan your schedule, cross your fingers and hope for the best. — Sharon Blatt 3 Co Q. Nancy Weiner forgets the lines and takes her time. 18 Registration

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