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In my experience, the courses I was forced to take in humanities were pretty much useless. There was the film class that 90% of the class slept through, or the

In my experience, the courses I was forced to take in humanities were pretty much useless. There was the film class that 90% of the class slept through, or the mythology class that we all spent staring out the window. Then there was the advanced CS classes that I missed out on because I had to take these random other classes. I would have been happy if my school had actually allowed me to take more relevant classes.

Zev 16y ago
If you're part of the 10% that pays attention, one of the people that looked forward at the professor, instead of to the side at the trees, you might find that you've learned something. Ancient mythology is full of fascinating stories and tales, surviving movies from the 1920's can tell a story like no other. And both of these tend to get referenced in modern culture and movies (although you wouldn't realize it, if you didn't know about it). To put it more simply: If you treat something like a waste of time, you'll come out of it having wasted your time. And in the 8 semesters[1] that it takes someone to graduate, I find it hard to believe that the class was only offered once. 1. Usually.
- devicenull 16y ago
  In 4 semesters (I was a transfer student), there were approximately 50% classes I was required to take (humanities, foreign language, gym, math), 25% classes related to CS I was required to take (all throughout my college education, I took 'intro to java' equivalent classes 4 times), and 25% classes I actually chose. This basically came down to 1 class a semseter, and it had to be available at a time that didn't overlap my other classes. Since someone decided that all the CS classes should take place at the same time, this along with "prerequisites" basically ensured I couldn't take anything I wanted. For at least 3 years in college, I ended up taking more math classes then CS classes in any given semester. I realize math can be important in CS, but it largely doesn't help me a whole lot now. I would have loved to take more advanced CS classes.
anigbrowl 16y ago
the mythology class that we all spent staring out the window I have my liver torn out by an eagle every damn day, and this is the thanks I get?
- brassdan 16y ago
  OK, I'll head over there to shoot the eagle and set you free once I get out of class.

Zev 16y ago

If you're part of the 10% that pays attention, one of the people that looked forward at the professor, instead of to the side at the trees, you might find that you've learned something. Ancient mythology is full of fascinating stories and tales, surviving movies from the 1920's can tell a story like no other. And both of these tend to get referenced in modern culture and movies (although you wouldn't realize it, if you didn't know about it). To put it more simply: If you treat something like a waste of time, you'll come out of it having wasted your time. And in the 8 semesters[1] that it takes someone to graduate, I find it hard to believe that the class was only offered once. 1. Usually.

devicenull 16y ago
In 4 semesters (I was a transfer student), there were approximately 50% classes I was required to take (humanities, foreign language, gym, math), 25% classes related to CS I was required to take (all throughout my college education, I took 'intro to java' equivalent classes 4 times), and 25% classes I actually chose. This basically came down to 1 class a semseter, and it had to be available at a time that didn't overlap my other classes. Since someone decided that all the CS classes should take place at the same time, this along with "prerequisites" basically ensured I couldn't take anything I wanted. For at least 3 years in college, I ended up taking more math classes then CS classes in any given semester. I realize math can be important in CS, but it largely doesn't help me a whole lot now. I would have loved to take more advanced CS classes.

anigbrowl 16y ago

the mythology class that we all spent staring out the window I have my liver torn out by an eagle every damn day, and this is the thanks I get?

brassdan 16y ago
OK, I'll head over there to shoot the eagle and set you free once I get out of class.