The Delusional

Like so many people in the world today, I am enraged. This particular rage does not come from the Obama administration's inadequate handling of the economy, the encroaching neo-socialism of my generation, or even the archaic step backward that we have taken in regards to gay rights. No. My rage today is directed toward the imbecile who penned the FYE congratulation letter that I received in my mailbox today. Don't get me wrong. I am honored to receive such recognition. However, this congratulation was laughably wrong.

For your great pleasure, I offer the following:
"Although a majority of your accomplishment can be attributed to your own hard work and dedication, we like to think that the FYE program assisted in that success."

*Ahem*...Surely this was not written by faculty, no one's that presumptuous...right!?

It appears that the delusional FYE administrators believe that my academic success comes in part from my experience in FYE. Quite honestly, I'm not sure how I can appropriately emphasize how very wrong they are. I'm quite certain that I have learned absolutely nothing from my time in FYE. In general, the FYE program is a joke. The faculty, confused. The curriculum, terribly disorganized. But hey, at least we have a stable budget to support such programs, right!?

Of course, I shouldn't be so harsh on FYE. After all, they did show me why some people succeed and others fail. I now see the inherent (?) stupidity of college students and I am fully aware of my generation's lack of respect for education. So, congratulations FYE, you've taught me bitterness and given me even less regard for the human race as a whole. Thank you.