I do see what you're saying about university being a choice. However, I have met FAR too many people who say, "I'm only here because my parents want me to be a doctor/engineer/space cowboy/etc." I would be interested in a study about what percentage of students think of their education as a personal choice as opposed to a requirement pushed from parental/societal pressure. As well, in American culture, your university's ranking is an important factor in your choice, one that may well take precedence over the specific course content taught. I can concede a little that my scenario was not perfect. I meant to convey that it is absolutely okay for such a person to be uncomfortable in such a situation where they felt unable to remove themselves for a number of reasons (a dismissive prof, grades) and ask that a warning or other option be available.