Hi all, I'll try to keep it short...
I'm a mature student, an older man on the same course as me, who I thought was my friend gave me a lift in his car. When we got to the destination he proceeded to try and kiss me, even after I repeatedly said no. He had hold of my hand and started kissing it. I was physically shaking and had to agree to his request of thinking about us becoming a couple before he would let go of me so I could leave the car. I instantly blocked his number but the next day he was waiting for me at the train station before driving away at a fast speed.
He had previously said he was attracted to me and I made it very clear on message and in person that I did not feel the same and he seemed to except that until the incident in the car.
I told my place of study what had happened, they referred it some where else. The woman who rang me was quite dismissive and seemed shocked when I said I would be going back to my classes on Monday because I don't feel like I've done anything wrong. She said she would contact my tutors and see what they could sort out so we weren't near each other. In the days since I've felt so anxious and sick. The image of his hands on mine and his breath on my skin makes me want to throw up.
So my question is aibu to think this should have been taken more seriously and him possibly taken off of the course?
I know it may not be the most serious harassment/assault or whatever it was but it's left me feeling numb. I've learnt in the days after that this isn't the first time a woman on our course has taken his fancy. Although he didn't take it this far, it was mostly inappropriate comments. He hasn't yet been spoken to about his behaviour.