Probably so. My wife is in an MFA program herself, and she gets whiny dudes like this all the time. It's kind of funny to watch as an outsider because these guys JUST DON'T GET IT. I really think it's a complete and total lack of empathy for half of the world's population.

Instinct tells me a lot of his male colleagues don't find him particularly pleasant, either.

Totally agree. "Stubborn" was a word I have heard used. I prefer "spirited" or "independent." You have to acknowledge every student's right to some autonomy, and some choices.

This is such a patronizing stereotype. They are people and as such they have different personalities, temperaments, quirks, mood swings, preferences and asshole moments. You know...like people do.

Italy exists.

Raise you hand if you think Carlos actually ATE the spaghetti and