Ah.

So there has been general department-wide freaking out about lack of classes, over-enrolled classes and variously unattractive classes. This leads me to the conclusions that (1) I am SO glad I'm not taking classes this year and (2) This department really needs to get its collective shit together and (3) I feel the need to write a short paragraph of encouragement to my 1st and 2nd year friends.

Thus: It's ok. You are so incredibly smart that it is a damn shame that (insert professor's name here) is too stupid to recognize that you are a stunning addition to his / her class. Clearly your talents are going to be missed by your classmates that won't have the benefit of your commentary. The department IS trying to make your life difficult, but only unwittingly and thus they are to be blamed for everything up to and including that blister on your toe that you got while sprinting to a class that might not be over-enrolled. Because of this, you are entitled to not do any class work this week (as you don't know what classes you are really taking anyways) and instead drink copiously while singing an off-key rendition of "Erotica" inserting random jargon for pub patron amusement. You are also entitled to various ranting, calling of friends, and tears. These are yours because of the unnatural nature of the situation in which you have been placed, and cannot be revoked - even by God himself (unless said situation is part of some quest as a martyr and we can probably rule that out). Thus, in conclusion - It is not in any way your fault, and as the fault of the department you are not to be held responsible for the possible (clearly inevitable) consequences (even if they become entertaining).

Good luck to you all in class-finding!