Nostalgia really does make us believe things were better even in times when maybe they weren't.

He jokes about having professors who were part of the military, but didn't have the same high rank that my grandfather had, and who would be forced to salute him, even when they were marking points off his assignments.

I think I am maybe more amused at this than I should be, but picturing that in my mind is great.

I liked the message in your story, and pointing out how things had improved with the school now allowing others to studied there. Great piece.