I'll begin by saying that I absolutely love my school. When I first toured UNC Charlotte, I knew it was the right place for me. It was my number one choice when applying to colleges, and I have never regretted my decision to attend this incredible university. I've joined amazing organizations and made the best friends to not only have fun with but who also encourage me to focus on school and be the best I can be. I've grown so much in a little over a semester in college and I'm proud of myself for working so hard for my future. That being said...
Just because I love my school doesn't mean that I think it's perfect. It's definitely not. However, I will say that the University is constantly working to go above and beyond for its students and faculty... Which is one of the reasons I'm writing this article. UNC Charlotte's obsession with keeping everything current and modern is a blessing and a curse.
And now, I give to you a (nearly) complete list of reasons why I feel personally victimized by UNC Charlotte.
1. Construction. If I put as much energy into classes as I put into complaining about the constant construction, I would have a 4.0. As much as I love you UNCC (University of Never-Ceasing Construction), I really wish you would pick one or two or even three projects at a time. Alas, this is too much to ask for. Why choose when you can redo three intersections, seven roads, thirty crosswalks, and shut down several main roads just for the fun of it?
2. Construction Cones. An equally important issue. If anyone can find a road on-campus that isn't covered with construction cones, you're a liar. It's gotten so bad that there was a petition on Yik Yak to officially change our school colors to orange and white.
3. PATS. So I was too lazy to walk from the one place Greek Village passes are allowed besides GV a couple of times. The commuter lot is right next to CHHS, okay? This is unnecessary. I'm a victim. Have some mercy.
4. Greek Village Parking. See number three. Why do we only have two places to park in? Seriously? I pay $450 a year for a parking pass just to hike to class?
5. Belk Gym closing at 11 p.m. What's the point of having a brand new, state of the art gym if it closes before I even wake up from my afternoon nap?
6. Belk Gym banning tank tops. I still sort of don't believe this is a rule. Is this even allowed? I feel like an angry, oppressed high-schooler who writes a strongly-worded Facebook post about not being able to wear leggings.
6. SafeRide. What even is it? Does UNC Charlotte hire people to drive flashing white vans at the precise speed of 10 miles per hour throughout campus? SafeRide is proof that UNC Charlotte hates us.
8. EPIC. You know, that really pretty building that's lit up at night in BFE? Is EPIC even on campus? Why are they allowed to have classes there? Why does it take 30 minutes to get there? Did they just decide to banish all of the engineering majors to elsewhere? So many questions.
9. Speed bumps. I'm sorry, but are we actually supposed to go 25 mph on campus at all times? The speed bumps aren't stopping me. My car hates you for them, though. And we all know the speedbump on Cameron Blvd. right before the intersection with Mary Alexander was made the biggest just because we can't see it.
10. Roundabout Lights. You don't make any sense. Who came up with this abhorrent idea?
11. LBST's. Stop telling me this is for my own good. If my accounting professor doesn't care if I attend class, then you have no right to banish me from class for being a minute late, Mr. Arts and Society Theater professor.
12. Organic Chemistry. I'm not a chemistry major, but we all know someone who is. Or was. Before they failed Organic Chem too many times.
13. Campus Busses. Just disregard me, busses. I'm not in a vehicle trying to drive when you cut me off. Not referencing the title of this article whatsoever, it makes me feel like Regina George. And I don't even get a piece of the crown out of it.
