Things to script for a University DR (+ why!)
this is all coming from a current 4th year student. Most are things that I've experienced myself or other's I know have. If there is anything specific you want to know I don't mind answering questions or adding things to the post!
Β classes
βΎπβ No one asks annoying questions
βΎπππβ There have been multiple times I have had to sit through someone arguing with one of Professors, and many more times where class was supposed to end early but SOMEONE had to talk for an hour and a half
βΎπβ The Profs don't test on things not in the lectures or readings
βΎπππβΒ This doesn't happen that often at my University but it has happened
βΎπβΒ You always get the best seat
βΎπππβΒ I am currently stuck sitting perpendicular to the projector in my history class, it's not fun.
βΎπβΒ You get a break during long classes
βΎπππβΒ Most Profs do this, but I've heard of some who don't so be safe
βΎπβΒ The syllabus has assignments that you actually like to do
βΎπππβΒ If you like presentations they'll be on there, if you hate them then they won't be
βΎπβΒ The syllabus marking scheme is biased towards you
βΎπππβΒ I don't talk in class and I wish that the syllabus' don't have participation on them!
βΎπβΒ There is enough time to get assignments and readings done early
βΎπππβΒ Trust me, you'll need this (and yes! Please do your readings!)
βΎπβΒ The professors don't talk too fast and don't switch slides until you're finished writing
βΎπβΒ People around you have good hygiene
βΎπππβΒ One of the worst things is sitting in an 8AM next to someone who thinks showers are suggestions
βΎπβΒ Your university doesn't cut needed classes and programs
βΎπππβΒ I was forced to change program streams because they kept cutting my mandatory classes (I'm gonna miss out on my original degree by a single credit because of it)
βΎπβΒ You have a high GPA without needing to try much
βΎπβΒ There are no staffing shortages and professors don't get fired and not replaced
βΎπππβΒ We have 1 (ONE) ancient history professor now
βΎπβΒ Degree programs don't get grandfathered out
βΎπππβΒ Rest in Peace, Ancient History and Religious Studies
βΎπβΒ Your University never struggles for money
βΎπππβΒ Unlike Trickle-Down Economics, the money situation your university goes through will directly affect you on an individual level
residence
βΎπβΒ If you have random roommates, you actually get along with them
βΎπππβΒ There is a very large chance that if you don't script this you'll meet and live with psychopaths (my first year roommates tried to give me covid (knowing i have a chronic lung disease) because they believed in eugenicsβ¦ don't even get me started on 2nd and 3rd year)
βΎπβΒ If you throw parties, they don't get shut down by the cops
βΎπππβΒ It's a whole thing, you might even get put on academic probation for it
βΎπβ Speaking of parties, no one damages your unit
βΎπππβΒ One time two of my roommates threw a party and a random man they didn't know walked in to kick 4 holes in our wall with his work boots before leaving
βΎπβ You and your roommates don't catch the university sickness
βΎπππβΒ At the beginning of the semester and at the end (especially in winter), everyone gets sick, E V E R Y O N E
βΎπβ You're allowed animals
βΎπβ People aren't loud when you're trying to do work
βΎπππβΒ This is especially needed during weekends and Fridays
βΎπβ The internet is great
βΎπππβΒ FUCK EDUROAM.
βΎπβ The power does not go out
βΎπππβΒ For some reason the power here has gone out 3 times already???
βΎπβ Dishes and laundry don't pile up OR you have enough time to do chores
βΎπππβ The easiest time to get a washer is during midterms, mostly because most people are too busy to wash their laundry for a little bit
βΎπβ You don't need to pay to do laundry
βΎπππβ Half the time the machines are old, and the other half of the time they steal your change. It's better to avoid it at all costs
βΎπβ You can bring candles and incense (and they don't cause accidental fires)
βΎπππβ I do not know of any university that doesn't ban candles and incense in res
βΎπβ You have your own bathroom
βΎπππβ A lot of schools have shared ones, I'm lucky that my suite is more like an apartment (2 bathrooms)
βΎπβ You have your own room
βΎπππβ A lot of schools have shared ones, where I go everyone gets their own (again an apartment, 4 bedrooms)
βΎπβ Your residence has a kitchen
βΎπππβ Learning to cook is really fun, and it helps you stop ordering food so often
βΎπβ There is enough provided storage space
βΎπππβ I always hear people complain about not having enough space in their closet
βΎπβ Fire drills don't jump scare you and always happen at the best time
βΎπβ Your decorations don't damage the walls
βΎπβ Your decorations don't fall off the walls
βΎπβ There are no bug or structural problems in the dorms
misc
βΎπβ If you take the bus, there is always space for you, it is never late, people are respectful and smell good, and you always arrive on time
βΎπππβ This is just something I recommend in all scripts because sometimes public transportation is miserable
βΎπβ If you drive, parking passes are not expensive, there little traffic, no road rage, you always find a spot, gas is cheap and nearby, no one thinks to graffiti your car
βΎπππβ Again, I recommend in all scripts
βΎπβ The clubs at the University are interesting to you
βΎπππβ Script creative clubs! My school is setting up a DnD club it doesn't need to be an academic club
βΎπβ No one gets drugged
βΎπβ There is no SA on campus
βΎπβ There is no Racism, Homophobia, and Transphobia on campus
βΎπβ There are no staff strikes while you attend
βΎπππβ All of the colleges where I live have gone on strike and because of that my bus route to school has been changes (which, fair don't cross the picket line but I don't like climbing up a steep hill to get to the sidewalk), it's a little thing but it WILL affect you if it happens
βΎπβ You always grab a spot where you want in the library
βΎπβ People's voices don't echo in the library
βΎπβ Cafeteria food is cheap and exactly what you want
βΎπβ There's a lot of off campus events and establishments you can go to
βΎπβ People dress up for events, or just for fun
βΎπβ More green spaces on campus
βΎπβ There is wildlife on campus
βΎπππβ Trust me when I say, the times I have looked out my window and seen deer eating in the field is more calming then any meditation I will ever do. (script bears on campus away, it gets annoying at a certain point)
