They don't teach crap in theory anymore. All they teach is form/chords. They don't teach conducting either, they only teach patterns. They don't teach you how to play, they teach you how to empty you spit valves. Don't get me started on this topic... I'll go on all nite. I've learned more in a month by personal research, you guys, and readin' books than I have in my 5 yrs of undergrad work at supposedly a top ten public music education school.
AND teachers never have time for you. You can't pop by their office during OFFICE HOURS or schedule a time to ask them a question. They're "oh so busy". You can't bother emailing because even if they DO get back to you, it's a few weeks down the road and the answer has already been found or homework is pastdue... ok, I promise I'll stop..
