new experiences while gaining higher education

well, my first few days at the renowned SJSU have been quite...interesting. I have been told many things...

"This is not the time to be getting an education"

"It sucks here, but you're better off here than in the real world where there are no jobs keep milking the education system for as long as you can."

"Enrollment is full, units are scarce, but at least you were admitted."

"It sucks to be here, but at least you have a spot"

"We have nothing for you to take, but you better not resend your admission, we can't guarantee you'll get back in."

Despite all of California's CRAP that they are going through, despite all the cuts, mandatory furlough days for teacher, reduced amounts of courses, enforced class sizes...and yet increased tuition rates (yes show me the logic there); there are still many amazing teachers out there, and I am lucky to have a handful guiding my education. Teachers who say things like...

"We will be having class on the furlough day before the concert, pending the dean shooting me, I will take my furlough day when it doesn't affect your education."

"We will be taking off campus adventures of furlough day."

...and the week is just half over! I can't wait to see what happens next!