Today, I went to college, where I'm studying for my dream job. Despite getting up at 5am to catch the earliest bus into town, I arrived ten minutes late. My professor knows my circumstances, but is still threatening to kick me off the course if I don't "arrive on time like everyone else." FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I got up and walked to college for my only class which started at 9 a.m. after a night of restless sleep. Our exam is two weeks away, so I thought it would be better to attend. Apparently, my teacher thought differently. FML
Today, I had to go meet my professor at 12. I wound up showing up almost an hour late. Why? Because she doesn't teach at the campus I registered at. I wound up having to visit TWO different campuses before I reached the right one. FML
Today, I purpose woke up early so that I could be prepared for a class taught by a professor who thinks I'm an idiot. This professor was the first to tell me that I'm 2 hours early and asked very slowly if I know how schedules worked. She seriously sounded concerned. FML
Today, I was written up and given a penalty for being 3 minutes late to class. By my instructor. Who was 17 minutes late. FML
Today, my professor let a guy into my philosophy class 30 minutes late because his excuse was, "Time is just an illusion." This is the same professor that kicked me out of the classroom for being 2 minutes late. FML
Today, I drove 3 hours to get to a class, just to have the professor leave a note on the classroom door saying that she wasn't coming. FML
Today, one of my teachers yelled at me for being two minutes late to class. He was so concerned with my punishment that he didn't notice the four other people that walked in after me. FML
Today, I had to get to class at 9:00 to take a test. I woke up at 6:00, and figured I could wait a few minutes before getting ready. The next thing I knew, it was 10:30. FML
Today, I was late for class and I had to run to catch my bus, which only stops near our house twice a day. I made it to the doors just as they closed, and the bus drove away… with my sweaty reflection staring back at me in the moving bus door window. FML
Today, I ran 5 miles to catch the bus I take to university after missing my connection. When I got to the bus stop, I realized I had left my U-Pass on my desk at home. On top of the assignment that was due. FML
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lonewolf621 17
Rules are rules buddy
strawberrywine22 30
I know it sucks, but if he makes an exception for you he'll have to make one for everyone else. Maybe you could carpool with a classmate?
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Comments (90)
RedPillSucks 33
Isn't there a car service (is it smart car, not seeing what I'm thinking of on google) that lets you do short rentals of a car and try that. Alternatively, see if the course is offered online.
jenn1808 16
You're thinking of zipcar. It's a good idea, but it would be expensive every day and the locations are generally only in cities - it sounds like OP is commuting from the boondocks.
TheOwnedBagel 9
If you want something bad enough, you'll make it happen
ohio53 6
Ask to stay with the professor.
fukre 3
He is just threatening you so you tightly follow the time schedule. He wont do it.
allplayedout 20
It's possible the class isn't offered at a different time. I had to drop out of college last semester because I have chronic pain and sleep disorders that precluded my making a 4 day a week, 8 am class that my school did not offer at any other time (including online) and would not accept as a transfer credit. I'd change schools if I wasn't two credits from graduating and hadn't already sunk so much money into the place.
jenn1808 16
I understand OP's frustration, but sometimes it doesn't matter that you tried your best and you really want something. You still have to deal with the rules. If its a smaller class I can understand the professor's policy, since latecomers are disruptive. It sucks for you but that's just the way it is.
neakoh 2
sucks omg
jtfrisch 22
Your class could start at 5:30 for all we know..
Axel5238 29
Most professors will be understanding to a point. Though they will be okay with it the odd time, constantly running in late is going to lower your grade. You are gonna have to find away make it on time. I have to leave an hour ahead to get to class on time and most professors at my school will lock the door after 30 min and it'll count as absent unless you have a really good reason.
AmorVitae93 6
good for you op proud of you! But, its not the professor fault rules are rules if he lets u come 10 min late then everyones ganna come 10 min late