Washington State University - Chinook Yearbook (Pullman, WA)

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FRESHMAN FRUSTRATION A great transition period is a part of the lifestyle for a college freshman. Underclassmen ex¬ perience numerous difficulties, often leading to frustration. Many times freshman life is at the mercy of WSU rules, regula¬ tions, and computers. An adviser ' s signature is al¬ ways a must, concerning reg¬ istration for undergraduates. Occasionally adviser approval can be a hassle. For example, one freshman. Bob E. Nelson, had the following experience. He had been assigned a mathematics adviser, however he desired a business degree. In order to gather proper informa¬ tion to change advisers. Nelson experienced the long, dreaded lines at French Administration several times, crossed campus more than once, and had to obtain school records. At last he was placed with a new adviser and had complete records, only to discover the adviser had abso¬ lutely no time to assist him. Nel¬ son ended the day after plead¬ ing with another adviser just to see him and sign his slip. Nelson remarked, It was a disastrous day . The majority of freshman sur¬ vive mass registration with minimum complications . . . assuming they have their advis¬ er ' s signature, master the com¬ puter cards, and validate their identification cards. The frustrating orientation continues the following day if your schedule reveals time con¬ flicts, section changes, or closed out classes. These problems cause additional aggravation. It ' s off to the add and drop lines, French Ad, or back to the advis¬ er once again. The Student Book Store can be an adventure in itself. Purchas¬ ing the correct books always appears to be a mystery to fresh¬ man. They are as lost in the Bookie as they are on campus. If it ' s not one thing, it ' s another. Deceptive parking rules are another problem dis¬ cussed with a new student. Liz Barrett arrived on campus the day dorms opened under the impression a parking flasher in Regents lot would be avail¬ able. Two weeks later she was notified she was to relocate her car in the meat parking lot, which is approximately five blocks away from Regents. This relocation assignment was due to the policy of Regents Hill Consitution, that states priority for parking flashers. As Barrett commented, It should be first come, first serve . Being a college freshman can be frustrating, depressing and difficult at times, but the begin¬ ning of a college education may lead to a new future.

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Above: “Am I captured?” A student glances quickly to see if he has been noticed after experiencing an embarrassing moment with his heavy backpack. Top Right: Individuals are seen wandering around trying to orient themselves to the new surroundings. A common appearance is students holding campus maps with a dazed expression; feeling like a stray is only one of many frustrating moments to encounter. Many more await the college freshman before gradua tion! Right: It may be your first glance at college life , or back for another year, eithe way it is always an adventurous experience. Of course books and pamphlets wi consume your time. 26

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