The English assignment due this week is to discuss an article, of my choosing, from www.slate.com. I selected the piece entitled, "Rethinking the School Desk", because it brought a lot of good ideas to the surface. For instance, if our children had better furniture in the class room, their attention would be more focused on the lesson itself then on the readjusting aspect. I mean think about....how many times do you adjust your position while sitting?
Because of my work schedule, I have to take evening classes (which last three hours). So I can definitely relate to the uncomfortable seating arrangements. The hard wooden chairs that are supplied really put tremendous pressure on my butt and back. I have to change my posture every time I turn around. It's very distressing because it looks like I have ants in my pants from moving around so much. I thought about bringing one of those oval-shaped hernia pillows to sit on, but I'm afraid of what my classmates might think.
In either case, LSU-S should consider investing in new furniture the next time their budget allows them. If they do, they might have more students enroll then going else where for education. Just a thought.
Because of my work schedule, I have to take evening classes (which last three hours). So I can definitely relate to the uncomfortable seating arrangements. The hard wooden chairs that are supplied really put tremendous pressure on my butt and back. I have to change my posture every time I turn around. It's very distressing because it looks like I have ants in my pants from moving around so much. I thought about bringing one of those oval-shaped hernia pillows to sit on, but I'm afraid of what my classmates might think.
In either case, LSU-S should consider investing in new furniture the next time their budget allows them. If they do, they might have more students enroll then going else where for education. Just a thought.
I agree with the uncomfortable seats. I have a night class also, and sitting in the same chair for over 2 1/2 hours you begin to focus on the sharp pain in your backside instead of the lesson. And about LSU-S getting new chairs, we shouldn’t get our hopes up, they cant even afford to let the teachers print papers, so we definitely wont be seeing new chairs.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely with you on this one. Those little seats are very uncomfortable, especailly if you are a big person, like myself. Every time I sit in those seats I can rate myself to see if I gained weight or not. Those desks are the reason why I'm on a diet now!:)
ReplyDeleteIt has been my experience that even the fifty-minute class puts a toll on the buns. I would be perfectly happy if every class were available online. My couch and my bed are much more comfortable.
ReplyDeleteSome of the classes in Bronson Hall have comfy chairs; unfortunately, not all of them do.
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