Caroline T.
Yelp
I want like NSCC. I really do. I think the Brutalistic architecture is inspiring, I love that you can find books from 1910 in the library, I like theLoft, the computer lab, the theater, the Financial Aid, the BFET program at Workforce (I love you Misti!), and they really try hard with the little cafe.
But the classes. the teachers. the departments. Specifically, Health and human services. Horribly, Horribly disrespectful. I know I should treat it like a job but these people, these adults pay to be on the campus and deserve at least as much if not more respect than the average person because they're paying your salary, and because it's easier to learn and concentrate when you you can let your guard down and feel free to focus on your interests.
Why does education have to suck so much? I am BORED. BORED BORED BORED in here. Look teachers, I'd fall asleep if read as slowly as you speak. I'm not really this stupid, I'm not actually lobotomized, I'm just trying to be nice and look interested and perky for YOUR comfort, okay? So really, treat me and the class like equals. Welcome questions, socratic dialogue and comments. This way, if you're going too fast or we miss something, we feel encouraged to tell you so, and at the same time you're not speaking in such a way that melts my brain cells into a primordial mush and allows my soul to flounder, makes me produce loud sighs, doodle, lay my head on my desk, read a book in your class, and *dumdumDum* talk to other people to keep my from devolutionizing my vocabulary. you know what, put on a little bit of show, dare to be human and not be horribly offended when we tell you a test question wasn't covered, dare to show love and enthusiasm for your subject and *godforbid* relate to us.
So, it's all dressed up to be a college, but I don't know if it's the lack of friendliness in the work place, uncredited achievements, or undue stress and lack of understanding for one another (these things roll down hill, you know?), but the teaching is definitely underwhelming.