TO THE EDITOR:
The ninth semester rule implemented by the University is deceptive, apathetic and, just plain and simple, unfair.
When entering CTOPS, UNC makes sure to articulate to students that they should choose courses that they are interested in, perhaps even something they know nothing about to explore education.
I took the University’s advice and took a first level astronomy course, history course and anthropology course.
None of these counted for my major. How will these classes taken freshman year help me graduate in eight semesters? They won’t.
Having to change my major after not getting into the science major I had hoped to, I am now expected to take six classes during the spring semester and two during the summer.
Do they not want us to succeed? Do they not want us to look competitive on paper when competing with other students who may look more qualified on paper?
It doesn’t seem like the University cares about its students post-graduation anyway, as they make you drop your second major or minor, even if you already completed it before taking a ninth semester.
In addition, what about transfer students? A friend of mine transferred here after doing two years at community college and still needs 70 hours to graduate.
