Sunday, August 25, 2019

Bug List

1. There is a lack of scooter parking at library west during school days making it hard to avoid parking tickets or scooter damage.
Why this bug exists: Many students find library west to be a convenient, central location to campus and they choose to park there. Also, UF tends to focus on expanding Orange car parking and not scooter parking where it is needed most.

2. The drive-thru and regular lines at Starbucks are excessively long in the morning which makes it difficult to get my morning coffee on the way to school.
Why this bug exists: many people are on the way to work/school at those hours and all have the same idea to get coffee.

3. There is always a lack of seating in the libraries during the semester when most exams are being given making studying in a library a challenge.
Why this bug exists: many students all have exams around the same time during the semester and feel the library is the best place to go to study. Since UF has thousands of students the libraries cannot accommodate everybody.

4. Packages at The Ridge Apartments are delivered to the leasing office and most of the time I cannot pick up my package on the weekends, even when I need it.
Why this bug exists: the complex does this to help prevent package theft however only a manager can pick up packages from the delivery unit and they do not work on the weekends.

5. People who are turning left at a stoplight and do not pull up to the median to turn drive me insane.
Why this bug exists: I may just be impatient, however, growing up in the northeast I am used to people moving quickly to get places and I hate having to wait for the lights to cycle back to green because somebody didn't pull up to go left. People can be timid when driving and aren't as confident as others.

6. The UF accounting courses are over-complicated and confuse students, and in my opinion, set them up for failure.
Why this bug exists: UF is a highly ranked public school with an extraordinary accounting program. I am not quite sure why the courses are overcomplicated as I retook one at a different school and the concepts were explained so much more simple to me.

7. My mattress is way too hard and uncomfortable.
Why this bug exists: college apartments tend to buy cheap furniture since students tend to destroy it so they buy cheap, uncomfortable mattresses.

8.  It's nearly impossible to get into certain classes at UF.
Why this bug exists: many of the major-specific classes have high demand and a low amount of seats. During registration time, everyone tries to get a seat in those courses.

9. My ceiling in my apartment has some very obvious water damage spots.
Why this bug exists: the constant rain in Gainesville over time damages the roofing and causes water leaks. Also, maintenance just never seems to come and fix the issues.

10. Out of state tuition is way too high and it is unfair in comparison to in-state students who all seem to have bright futures.
Why this bug exists: I can only assume it has something to do with taxes and the school wanting money.

11. Bright futures are way too ridiculous with the money they give out
Why this bug exists: I don't know where bright futures gets its funding but I know people who go to UF and pay nothing, in fact, they receive money and buy apple watches while I have to save every penny to afford my tuition.

12. The wifi in my townhouse apartment does not reach my bedroom on the 3rd floor.
Why this bug exists: the router is in a storage closet on the 2nd floor and there is probably a metal obstacle blocking the signal to the 3rd floor.

13. Flight prices for Thanksgiving time are overpriced and limited and make going home for a family holiday an overpriced challenge.
Why this bug exists: airlines know many people travel during that time so they increase the prices to increase their profits. Also, the volume of people traveling make it difficult to find an available flight.

14. People getting emotional in front of me.
Why this bug exists: people think I can comfort them when really I just pat them on the shoulder and say "there, there it's okay"

15. Electric stoves
Why this bug exists: literally why do electric stoves exist they cook food so unevenly and gas stoves are superior. Especially when the power goes out, people can still cook with a gas stove.

16. People who block my driveway
Why this bug exists: people tend to be inconsiderate when they are in a college apartment complex and feel the rules don't apply to them.

17. ASMR videos
Why this bug exists: I guess some people just really like ASMR sounds and somebody found a market for making those but I think they're gross and uncomfortable.

18. When Waze says there is a shorter route but it takes the same amount of time.
Why this bug exists: technology isn't always reliable and traffic is unpredictable.

19. My lactose intolerance
Why this bug exists: genetics just said no to me and I love dairy which makes it such an annoying problem.

20.  When cop cars drive behind me for a long period of time
Why this bug exists: they are just doing their jobs, probably running plates but it makes me so anxious when they are behind me for a prolonged period of time.

Reflection:
I thought this assignment was not difficult but also was not easy. I guess I am known to be a complainer because the first 15 really just came to mind right away without a second thought. The last 5 were kind of hard and did take a little more thought into what I do in my everyday life. Also, coming up with reasonings as to why certain bugs exist involved more thought for some as compared to others.

4 comments:

  1. Gianna,

    This list was very interesting to read. It seems like you really got to the core of things that bug you. I related to many of the things that you wrote, especially ASMR videos. Those videos are not at all pleasing to me. Also, I agree that tuition is too expensive for out of state students, and I wish it was not so high.

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  2. Hey Gianna,
    I also hate when cops drive behind me; especially on the highway. It makes me nervous for no reason so I just switch out of that lane. The one that really touched near and dear to me is that accounting classes set you up for failure. Can't say I disagree. They're extremely confusing.

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  3. Hey Gianna!

    Wow! You really seem to have lots of issues with UF, traffic/parking, and your apartment. I know being an out of stater gator can be tough but to answer one of your questions, Bright Futures receives funding from the Florida lottery; we love gamblers!

    I appreciate your honesty and in-depth look into what bugs you in your life, a lot of those bugs can be fixed too! I hate airline companies and their exploitation of the market. I wish they would let me travel to Europe without making me go broke! For the future, you can look at your bug list and think about how many other people feel the same way, most of your bugs bug me too!

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  4. Hey Gianna,

    I think you had some valid points that would certainly bug me too. To add on to your out of state tuition bug and why it exist, you’re on the right track with taxes. Because out of state student aren’t residents of the state, that means they do not pay taxes in that state. The state rewards residents with lower tuition because they support those schools with tax dollars. This is why private schools have the same tuition costs regardless of where you live.
    I’m also lactose intolerant, or at least I’ve been becoming so lately, and just like you, it doesn’t stop me from enjoying dairy.

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