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"I have loved religious philosophy for as long as I can remember and I’m happy to be here to help Professor Ross in the lectures and seminars and try to make the wonderful world of philosophy just that little bit ! I’ll be happy to answer any questions about--"

"I have one"

I followed the sound of the voice that cut me off and it led ht next to Rome

"Why the hell would you want to be a professor in philosophy? Don’t you think it’s a bit of a waste of your life?"

I was used to this question

"Why not philosophy? Everything in life, on Earth, can be questioned--why, ho can that be? To , the vastness of unanswered questions floorsmyself in the academic journey of scholars both ancient and new"

She sputtered a laugh "How old are you, honey?"

"Er lots of wide eyes focused on me

"Twenty! And you’re already on yourI tested out of high school early"

"Dairl, you need to stop bein’ so damn serious and learn to live a little Life’s not all about studying; it’s about having fun Lighten the hell up!" She shook her head in bewilder perfectly with the irls like you"

Several students shuffled uncomfortably in their seats at her candid comments The redhead seemed pleased with herself I’ ht edge topearly white veneers almost blinded me as she smiled bitchily "Bookworms, nerds… wannabe professors!"

I narrowedtothe wood of the lectern at her shitty tone, and swiftly decided to screw professionalisht would be worse--so I decided to fully co and knowledge, I believe, gives a person power, not ner you wear," I said coolly

"Really? You actually believe that?"

"Of course I do Opening yourhow other cultures function, what they believe, gives people a richer,of the human condition Philosophy offers answers to an array of questions

"For exah life with ease, devoid of all co, and honest humans--are dealt blow after blow but soth to carry on? Don’t you think if more people took the time to be conscientious to mankind’s troubles, then irl flicked her hair nervously, no answer toas she stared atdrunk every night The world deserves to have people who think of others before themselves, that strive to be less selfish and superficially concerned" I glared at her and announced in a pseudo-friendly voice, "I hope that offers you soht to why I want to be a professor It’s who I am and I’m very proud of that fact"

"Fuck! That told you, Shelly! Schooled!" a gruffthe rest of the class to break the heavy silence with laughter My head whipped up when I realised it came frohing to hi in A deep sense of satisfaction settled in aped and she abruptly ended the conversation with a dis like that!"

Professor Ross tapped me on the shoulder and whispered in my ear to quickly hand out the course syllabus before the class finished I could tell she was pissed off at rabbed the papers off the oak desk and began handing each one out along the rows of students as the professor explained how she would grade papers and the rules and standards of her classes

I’d made it to the final row of seats and ili with a hard line to his ave a quick flash of a smile