That professor whose course was impossible to get into.
THAT PROFESSOR WHOSE COURSE WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET INTO.
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Every registration period felt like a strategic battle, a frantic dash for that one coveted slot. We all knew that mythical figure: the professor whose course consistently had a triple-digit waitlist before the official window even opened. Their classes weren't just electives; they were intellectual pilgrimages, whispered about in dining halls and debated in study groups. You heard the stories: how their lectures transcended the syllabus, how their insights reshaped entire disciplines, how a single office hour with them could redefine your academic path.
Getting in felt like winning a lottery, a badge of honor. And if you did? The experience was transformative. Whether it was a deep dive into ancient philosophy, a groundbreaking theory in quantum physics, or an unconventional approach to social justice, these courses weren't about grades alone. They were about awakening a new way of thinking, challenging assumptions, and finding your intellectual north star. Even if you never made it off the waitlist, the legend of that professor, their iconic status on campus, left its mark. They were the true architects of our intellectual awakening, the ones who sparked curiosity that endures long after graduation. Their impossible courses became benchmarks of our time within these hallowed halls.