Chapter 24 (University) - Attack of the Evil Coach

 Before the Apocalypse, the Academie Le Tour was nestled along woodsy hill country. 

Now, it is a barren landscape with only a few university buildings, a trailer dorm and a few temporary residences.  It a stark reminder of how drastically the university landscape has changed since the Super Bowl Blowout.

Tetris Sharp, the first Sim from Calamity Canyon to enroll for University.  His uncle Urias arranged for him to have a small plot of land next to the Learning Center.  Right now the plot of land wasn't much, but he would make due.

 ejnarts1's Sim State Technical College

Tetris walked up, impressed by the architecture of the place.  

He had never seen building materials like this, he thought, awed by the building.  But this is why he came, to get a degree in Architecture and bring back new ideas and concepts to Calamity Canyon.

 There was a nice study area on the top floor, along with numerous individual hands-on study rooms. 

 Downstairs was the lecture hall, where his classes would be held.

The professor stepped up to the microphone and tapped it, calling the students to attention.  "Please have a seat," he droned tonelessly. 

"I will begin by showing you slides of examples of architecture BSBB, Before Superbowl Blowout," he said, clicking his remote and showing the class picture after picture.

Tetris hadn't realized the full scope of his brokeness until all he'd managed to buy was a small repurposed end table, a small repurposed chair & a phone.

Thankfully, a peppy cheerleader was on hand to help him celebrate, despite his austere beginnings.

Feeling hungry, he headed across the street to the Uni Base, which looked remarkably similar to the base at home.

He made a stack of sandwiches and hung out with a few of the guys.

Back home, he dropped from lack of sleep.

College students passed by him, cringing in embarrassment for him.  Probably thinking that he'd had too much to drink and collapsed in a drunken stupor.

Since Tetris knew what he wanted to do with his life after college, he quickly signed up for the physics major.

He just wasn't sure how he was going to make it through college sleeping on the ground.

Not that sleeping on the chair was much better.

This wasn't going to work.  Tetris thought about dropping out and just moving on with his life.

Instead, he decided he should start with a smaller lot and bought a tent.  At least it would give him a place to sleep and protect him from the harsh winter temperatures!

He headed back to the Technical College, waving at a few students as he headed to use the toilets.

Oh no! Now I feel bad that I didn't invite Nicole to go school with him!  I'm not even sure if it's kosher to invite a townie to go to college with you!

Since Nicole is still a teen, Tetris' eye roves a bit. 

So many red heads and he likey!

Well, he didn't make a very good impression with this red head.

"Oooo... you're so annoying!" she snapped, turning on her heel and stalking away.

Back at his tent, he called up Nicole to see if she wanted to come over.

"It's so good to see you!" he told her.  "I didn't expect to see you here in town!"

Nicole blushed. "It's nice to see you too!"

Oh my, what's this?

Looks like Nicole is a young adult after all!

Me really likey! Tetris thought, scoping her out.

"I'm so glad I ran into you," she said, reaching for his hand and leaning in close.

The young couple fell all over each other with bursting hormones.

The sounds coming from the tent must have alarmed the young man walking by. 

And then enraged him.  I don't think I've ever seen anyone react with anger to public woohoo, unless they were in a relationship with one of the woohooees.  Poor guy must not be getting any.

There wasn't a lot to do in college to pass the time.  Tetris missed his house and all the things he could do there!

Crap. Gym Teacher.

Tetris looked up at the coach with puppy dog eyes.  "But, I was just starting my homework," he said hopefully.

Nope, okay, time to work out.

And somehow, maybe because he was so slow to start working out, Tetris queued working out twice.  So, he headed to class and upon coming home, started working out again.  I didn't mind. He had some body skills to build up!

But, he knew better than to miss his final!

With money from his semester, he bought a pretty cool bookshelf.

And we learned that the tent does not protect you from the weather.  Tetris was about to freeze to death when he hobbled across the street to the Uni Base.

Quickly, he took a shower and washed his hands.  He wasn't as cold now.

He ate a quick meal, not sharing with anyone because he paid for it with his own money.  He couldn't afford to feed the masses! He was on a crappy scholarship!

Back home, he wondered how he would make it through the remaining 7 semesters.

He headed to Sim State Technical College and picked a fight with the first person he saw, just because he was so grumpy.

Well, apparently that didn't work out well for Nicole.  At least she's still in town with her love!

Tetris needed to have some fun.  Jumping on the couch helped raise his fun meter and his body temp! 2 Birds / 1 stone.

Meet Amber, one of Tetris' newest friends.

She would come over, do her homework with him, study with him and shoot the breeze.  He made them sandwiches on paper plates.

It was nice not having a sink or having to do dishes.  He just threw the paper plates away!

Thank goodness it was time for class, he thought, shuddering with cold.  Hopefully his classes would be warmer!

Woo hoo!

Tetris managed to put together a small little dorm room.

It was may not be much, but it was enough for a warm bed!

"But Coach! I'm studying!"

Dangit.  Why does the Coach have it out for Tetris?  At least working out is a way to keep warm!

Bored, he calls up Nicole and asks if she wants to come over.  She immediately asked if she could bring a friend. 

"Sure! The more, the merrier!"

"Mom? You're Nicole's friend?"

"I missed you SO much!" Meadow said, giving him a big hug.

Reading the paper was all fine and good.  His mom had made a lot of nice changes during her time at the paper.

But it was definitely more fun to make paper airplanes!

Tetris was on a roll!

He slapped some paint on his little dorm cubicle and installed an outhouse.

Although the old-fashioned sink looked pretty cool, it didn't work well.  He wound up just installing a regular cabinet and sink.

Sometimes the only people he had to talk to were his arm of evil snowmen.

Thankfully, the snowman didn't have any eyes, so he couldn't watch Tetris while he quickly showered like a polar bear.

The snow was so thick and cold, it was a wonder Tetris had managed to live this long.  At this point, he was just trying to grab his degree and get the hell back to Calamity Canyon.

Which he NEVER thought he'd say!

Thankfully, Nicole stopped by for another visit.

And even better, she didn't bring his mom!

OH MY GOD! AGAIN?

Tetris finished up his physiology textbook.  He was pretty sure he would be able to learn anything faster now!

Aw, BFFs!

ATTACK OF THE EVIL COACH!  I've never seen the coach come by and harass someone this much!

Tetris had his first run in with a streaker.  Me likey college, he thought, wondering if he could get her number.

Another term finished enabled Tetris to enclose the bathroom.  No more worrying about snowmen checking out his butt while he was showering.

It's amazing how much work you can get done when you literally have nothing else to do!  Tetris maxed his mechanical skill, which is perfect for an architectural prodigy!

Ready or not, here he comes!