Today, my college professor said that anyone who misses the final next week automatically fails, "even if their grandmother died." My grandmother, the woman who raised me, died last night and her funeral is next week. Same day as the final. Across the country. FML
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Today, I e-mailed the online instructor for my job, telling her that I had fallen behind in my work due to my grandmother's passing and the subsequent funeral arrangements, but that I would catch up this week. Her reply? "OK. Hope your grandmother gets better soon." FML
Today, I left my grandmother's burial to take a midterm. Earlier I e-mailed the professor to ask permission to take it later, and she flat out said "no." I left my grieving family, and traveled hours back to school. I went to class, only to discover that the prof decided to move the exam date. FML
Today, my English teacher asked me why I didn't have my project completed. Thinking quick on my feet, I told her it was because my grandmother had just passed away. Apparently they go to the same country club and have known each other for years. My teacher started crying and ran out of the room. FML
Today, my grandparents told me they couldn't make it to my college graduation, even with months in advance to plan, because they had their annual Mother's Day plans with friends. Plans they've had every year, and are further away. This was the only time I'll ever have a graduation ceremony. My grandpa is my last biological grandparent. FML
Today, I sent an email to my professor requesting an extension for my assignment, using the tired old excuse that my "grandmother died." Instead, I sent it to my grandmother, who then called my dad on my family's landline in tears. FML
Today, my professor's son died in a car accident and class has been cancelled until further notice. All my friends were delighted and cheered about it in front of me. I was dating my professor's son. FML
Today, my teacher walked into class and said, "Look to your left and right, one of those persons you just looked at will fail the upcoming exam." When asked why, she said too many people passed last year's exam. She was dead serious. FML
Today, I told one of my teachers I have to attend a family member's funeral on a day she's passing a test. She straight up asked if I could reschedule it, and if not if I could just give it a miss. FML
Today, at the end of my great grandmother's funeral, her daughter (my grandma) told me and my mother that she doesn’t have a reason to come back and visit anymore, and that everyone in her life is now gone. FML
Today, I announced to my friends that my grandmother is dying. My best friend pulled out his phone and casually announced, "Technically, everyone is dying." FML
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LavenderCrow 12
Talk to the Dean and see if there's something you can't do to either take the final early, or provide proof of death (like a copy of the death certificate) so they know you're not lying and take your final later. Funerals are an important part of the grieving process, so if I were you, I wouldn't miss it. You can always retake the class, you cannot have another funeral. I'm very sorry for your loss, OP.
rekijan 6
Ask if you can take it on another day, if he refuses go up the chain.
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Comments (34)
Venom1999 19
That is the most screwed up, yet amazing irony I've ever seen.
Samantha Lee Payne 9
Tell that SOB off. Then say you need to give me an extension. And explain. Legally he has to give you one in that case.
Eivana 37
Don't miss the funeral for a final. You'll regret it and hate yourself for the rest of your life. I'd go to the Dean about it.
finalyearsofhate 22
Ask to take it beforehand and explain the situation. Most professors are really accommodating when you actually speak up about something. I'm sure they meant if anyone decided to just not show up they'd fail.
DanielleinDC 34
I agree you should talk to your professor, showing the obit/death certificate/anything you have to prove that you really are at her funeral. And if that doesn't work, go up the chain of command.
Lost_Hoglet 4
Everyone's advice below is good. Speak to tutors dean etc. I'm in England and our rules are immediate family only sadly. I missed a funeral because It was on our first half of exams. We do exams Jan and may. Hopefully they can accommodate you so you can do both So sorry for your loss - a friend of mine died today
Lost_Hoglet 4
Everyone's advice below is good. Speak to tutors dean etc. I'm in England and our rules are immediate family only sadly. I missed a funeral because It was on our first half of exams. We do exams Jan and may. Hopefully they can accommodate you so you can do both So sorry for your loss - a friend of mine died today
Lost_Hoglet 4
Everyone's advice below is good. Speak to tutors dean etc. I'm in England and our rules are immediate family only sadly. I missed a funeral because It was on our first half of exams. We do exams Jan and may. Hopefully they can accommodate you so you can do both So sorry for your loss - a friend of mine died today
RetireEngland 24
So shes dead she wouldnt know if you went or not
Surewhatever 36
I think the simple act of obtaining a Death Certificate will do it. I needed on for a friend that passed, gOt it from the office of vitals and statistics. good luck, and very sorry for your loss.