It’s a little too late to call me a Scrooge, but I’m in grumpy mode now that school is back in full force until the middle of June.
Sinclair Community College reopened after a winter layoff on Jan. 4, and I couldn’t be more heartbroken. My break wasn’t exactly exciting, but it was a great relaxation period that I didn’t want to end.
But, now that I’ve returned to campus, I feel I should share a few things that bother me at Sinclair.
Parking
Everyone’s favorite inconvenience always seems to turn to the big slab of concrete south of campus. I might as well get it out of the way early.
Whether or not I get in the parking garage may determine my mood for the day. It sounds dumb, but students know it’s true.
Tartan Marketplace
I won’t dare point any fingers at the taste of the cafeteria’s delicious food because there is nothing better than Suzie’s wraps.
But, I’m sure a lot of students will agree that the price can be a bit outrageous.
For the last four quarters, I’ve made my way to Sinclair’s campus five days a week. Planning to pack my lunch is much easier said than done, so I’ve spent quite a few dollars at the Tartan Marketplace over this period.
Sure, there are cheaper options like a cheeseburger ($1.29) or a polish sausage ($2.35) available to the masses. But, it can be difficult being a student when lunch rolls around and you are not in the mood for a greasy slice of pizza.
Bookstore
If you successfully purchased textbooks during the first week of school, I want to wish you congratulations. I thought parking had perfected this, but the Sinclair Bookstore has successfully figured out the best way to push students over the edge.
During the first week of classes, I feel like a sardine as I search for my $100 algebra text in Sinclair’s outdated Bookstore and then wait in line for an hour to pay.
Unless my instructors require homework in the first two weeks, I like to wait and grab my books when the room clears.
Some may not agree with my complaints and others may have different problems with the campus.
One way or another, we all have to vent.