Today, I accidentally left my textbook at home. Normally this wouldn't be an issue, but today was my class final. Since it was an open-book final, I'd decided not to study for it. I'm pretty sure I failed. FML
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Today, I got my results on a recent, important midterm. During the exam, I'd noticed my instructor had accidentally left an answers page in the test packet, so being honest, I didn't look at them. It turns out she did it on purpose to help us pass. I failed. FML
Today, I have a final for my precalculus class. After hours of studying this week, I felt pretty optimistic. Until I got to class and realized that I'd forgotten my calculator. FML
Today, I took a final for my law class. As I was taking the test, I noticed the girl on my left copying off me. I wrote all the wrong answers on my sheet while writing the correct answers on my desk hoping she would copy the wrong answers down. I forgot to write the correct answers on my test. FML
Today, after dropping a class for the first time ever in college in order to focus on raising my grades, I failed the test that I dropped another course to study for. By not finishing on time. After 3 days of studying. FML
Today, I took my binder on a short road trip two hours away from my home, so that I could study for my upcoming finals. When I got home, I realized I that had left my binder all the way there, containing my notes, classwork, homework, finals notes, etc. FML
Today, I turned in my homework. Too bad I accidentally handed in the printed answer sheet I found online to copy from. FML
Today, I had a very hard and long exam and I was completely prepared for it. I was so confident in my abilities and I'd studied really hard. When I entered the exam hall and took the paper, I realized that I had forgotten to bring my calculator. FML
Today, I had my end of year physics exam. I wasn't sure about some stuff, so I hid my notes and textbook in the bathroom. Halfway through, I got up, went to the bathroom, and as soon as I picked up the book, forgot what I was looking for. I can't even cheat right. FML
Today, after having spent all of last night studying for an algebra test, I find out that the test was on a completely different chapter of my textbook. FML
Today, I took a major test, worth half my grade, not realizing that there were questions on the back of the sheet. FML
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superminty 18
Wow, that's kind of ballsy. I always study for open book tests and put little sticky notes in the most important parts for quick reference.
random75 5
Your still supposed to study for open book tests otherwise you usually don't complete it on time because your busy looking things up.
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oj101 33
I'm a straight A student, but I couldn't get my grades without studying. It's impossible to remember every single thing for the exam you learnt over the year without revising it. YDI
lilhellian 27
I've done it.. In history I sleep in the class and don't study.. Always passed the S.O.L's... (just one example.)
crazytwinsmom 25
Straight As?! You mean 'revisiting', not 'revising'. Correct?
oj101 33
#45 - Revising means going over/checking again on something. It's a British term for what you Americans call studying but as an Australian, I use both.
crazytwinsmom 25
Thanks for the clarification. I had never heard it put that way and couldn't see where you are from. Great job on the grades!
ICastillo 25
Easy fix man just steal someone else's textbook or borrow someone else's from a different period.
ICastillo 25
Lets me just say what everyone else is saying then. Op you should have studied, bad you. This would have never happened if you studied.
BubbleGrunge 18
Yea, not sure why you are getting thumbed down, you have a legitimate answer to OPs problem.
garrett8614 2
Good advice, but I'm pretty sure he already failed.
sw2009 5
Not only should you have studied, but that should have been the first thing you checked for before you left.
alfakennybody 10
Why didn't you study?
manaallovesfmls 19
Use your teachers book?
chocolateisyum 12
This is the one FML where I'm happy to press YDI. It's really your fault, you shouldn't be complaining to people on FML. I'm trying not to be nasty, but you really should have studied, and you've got no one to blame except yourself. I'm sorry. xo
enormouselephant 15
I don't think OP is just complaining and complaining- this is an FML whether its a YDI or not.
chocolateisyum 12
Yeah I guess, but to me it just sounds like he is complaining and wanting sympathy. Maybe I'm just not good at deciphering Internet speech?
BubbleGrunge 18
I know everyone keeps saying you should have studied anyway, but let's get real here: every single one of you makes sure you study even if it's open book? Doubtful; I'm nuts about my grades and I still don't bother studying if its open book! (Just being honest) However, I'm super paranoid about leaving my book at home, so I always make sure to set a reminder on my phone or stick notes where I can see them to make sure I grab my book. Sorry OP, that sucks! :(
iwadasn 33
If you don't study for an open-book test, then you spend the entire time looking stuff up and you don't have enough time to write the answers.
pink_raindrops 26
I never really studied for tests, though I never really felt that I needed to since I already understood what had been taught. The one time i studied was for science, and it was the only test that I failed so I figured I was better off not studying. I can understand the OP not preparing, the only thing they really should have done is double check that they had the book.
itsame0987 18
I always studied for every test, open book or closed book. My professors in college made sure if they gave an open book test and didn't study there was no possible way to complete it. Once time was up you had to stop writing immediately and turn your test face down or you failed. So yes I always studied for open book tests. You are an idiot if you don't at least go through the book, and mark important parts.
BubbleGrunge 18
49-You can't call me an idiot for not studying for an open book exam if I've never failed an open book exam!
kakarot2 11
Pretty much... Not everyone has the almighty brain of yours that can remember things without studying. I hate open book tests because they are usually harder and take longer. I'm not sure what classes you took but if you seriously didn't study for any... Either you are a genius or you had a very easy major, OR didn't go to college.
BubbleGrunge 18
67-I'm a current college student, I'm wasn't trying to be rude I was just stating a fact. Personally, I've always spent my time on studying subjects that weren't open book than to study subjects that were. Yes, open book test can be harder, but I'm my experience (so far) I've faired fine. My major has nothing to do with anything; my education classes are the same ones teachers,pharmacist, pre-med, and business majors.
cynicalhumanist 9
Your major has everything to do with your grades. Whatever professors say, grades are always partly relative; so it depends on whether your peers care about the subject. Also, grades depend on which college you go to, especially in these days where more students mean more money.
X_Codes 11
As your name implies, are you REALLY a grad student? Open book means the professor is letting you use the book for reference. If you don't study and just try to answer every question by looking in your book for the answer and copy it onto your test, you will NOT have enough time to finish your exam.
01sparkly 15
You idiot jk jk. Next time make sure u have it
Rosie_Posie43 12
You should have just acted like you were violently sick and ask to reschedule the test. Problem solved.