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I have never felt more uncomfortable and attacked ...
I have never felt more uncomfortable and attacked when talking to someone. I considered not writing this because I don't like labeling people based on a first impression, but this was over the top. I talked to a counselor today and wanted guidance on what classes to take the upcoming semester, she was very rude from the beginning. She seemed angry at me for having attended a UC before attending here. She attacked my choice of classes which is understandable since I was trying to chose my next classes and some were not transferable. She kept repeating that I need to fill out a form that I never received, that I couldn't take alot of classes due to this. I asked if she could send it so I could fill it out and I could chose classes but she hung up on me. I understand that times are stressful right now but a counselor should not be putting down a student in any way. She also was angry that I was late to a previous counseling appointment, but the appointment was over the phone and I was told I was going to get a phone call. I was ready at the time I was told that it was going to be. If it was my responsibility to call I would have but I was told that they would call me. Labeling me as "extremely late" is unfair. No one should be talked to like this but coming from a counselor is terrible. They should only hire people who care about the student's well-being not those who almost make it a goal to put you down. It was very uncomfortable to be yelled at through the phone for just seeking guidance. These people need to understand that this is their job so they will know more than students especially first generation students.
