Discussing My Course Load With A New School

ACADEMIC ADVISOR: Okay, it looks like you’ll be able to graduate with us next May with no undue strain!! :)

ME: Oh, that’s gre-

HER: You just need to complete 17 credits per semester. You’ll also need 5 English classes, including the course for your senior thesis, and a math credit, because yours don’t exactly fit with our gen ed program.

WHAT I SAID: Totally doable.

WHAT I THOUGHT: I would rather chop off my own arm and butt-fuck myself with it in front of a live studio audience.