That professor whose course was impossible to get into.
THAT PROFESSOR WHOSE COURSE WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET INTO.
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We all had one, didn't we? That elusive academic titan whose syllabus was whispered about in the dining halls, whose lectures were legendary, and whose class was always, invariably, waitlisted into oblivion before you even registered. You tried every trick in the book: emailing their TA, showing up on the first day, even charming department administrators. Sometimes, you succeeded, snagging that coveted spot, and the experience lived up to every single bit of the hype. Other times, despite your best efforts, you just couldn't break through, left to glean insights from friends who were lucky enough to enroll.
These professors weren't just educators; they were campus legends. Their courses weren't mere credits; they were intellectual pilgrimages. Perhaps it was their groundbreaking research, their unconventional teaching methods, or simply the aura of profound wisdom they carried. They embodied the pinnacle of our academic aspirations, a testament to the intellectual rigor and passion that defined our time on campus. Even if you never sat in their lecture hall, their presence, their reputation, profoundly influenced the academic landscape, reminding us of the extraordinary minds amongst us. They are a core part of our shared narrative, an enduring symbol of the pursuit of knowledge that marked our formative years.
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