Today, I told my professor that I'll be missing class next week due to upcoming surgery. I asked if I could take the exam that I'd otherwise miss another day. He said no, and that I'd just have to take a failing grade, then wished me luck with the surgery. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got an email from a professor saying he was going to fail me for missing the allotted absences, which is school policy. I pointed out I was in the hospital for two weeks with a life threatening illness and that he even came to visit me. He told me, "Rules are rules." FML
Today, I have six exams next week, and as of this morning, I also have appendicitis. 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, I walked into an exam after having stayed up 20 straight hours studying. The professor looked at me and muttered, "Don't bother, I'm failing you either way." FML
Today, I received an email from my professor informing me that if I missed another class, I'd be dropped from the course. I have field experience to complete tomorrow as part of my major. I emailed her two weeks ago to let her know, and we're excused by the dean. She doesn't care. 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, I tried to explain to my professor why I’d missed two classes. Even with a doctor’s note explaining my very serious health issues, she rolled her eyes and huffed, "Maybe if you’re ‘oh so sick,’ you should just drop out!” Gee, sorry for trying to improve my life through adversity. FML
Today, I was supposed to take a test, but the professor didn't have it ready because he went to a concert last night. I sold my own tickets to that very concert in order to study for the test. FML
Today, I had an emergency appendectomy, so I texted my boss to let him know about the situation. He replied that it'd be good for my continued employment prospects if I came into work tomorrow. FML
Today, I went in to take my College Placement tests. I'd spent all week ignoring actual homework to study for these tests. When I got there, the responsible told me that the tests were last week. FML
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Zach2014 11
I would talk to the school president and tell him what is happening. Also bing in a note from the dr.
Pleonasm 36
Please, for the love of all that is good, Google it, and don't Bing it, OP.
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Comments (79)
Dcm210 19
Talk to his supervisor.
Welshite 40
#15: I'm years out of school, but I still have fond memories of my profs. One allowed me to postpone an important exam when I was deathly ill. All it took was a phone call and an explanation.
JokersHQ 21
Like many others have said I would talk to the dean of academic affairs or the school president. He can't do that to you especially if it's something important for your health. Hope everything works out and good luck on your surgery!
NinaAD 10
How could this possibly be ops fault? FYL I'm sorry your teacher's a butt nugget
perdix 31
Some profs have a "no excuses" policy. It's harsh, but if it's applied rigidly, it's fair. Hey, at least he wished you good luck -- he could have wished that you had complications or that you catch a MRSA superbug.
tygerarmy 35
People pay to go to university because they want to learn; if a professor or university is going to take all the time and money they do from students, they can accommodate to situations like the OPs.
israelnotjacob 20
Talk to the dean and school board immediately. Your professor has no right to force you into a failing grade under such conditions. You could sue the school if they do such a thing, and if the dean doesn't listen that should be the next step.
doglover100 29
I think he has to let you take it another day since it is for medical reasons.
SouthernLady12 13
Unfortunately, I know first hand not all professors are class acts when it comes to accommodations. When my computer got stolen I asked for a 3 day extension from 2 of my teachers one said yes the other said she doesn't give extensions period no matter what the reason. Some teachers just don't have the right kind of heart to be an excellent teacher.
MidnaLink 35
That is the most ******* bullshit I've ever heard. That is a PERFECT reason to take it another day! That bastard needs to be reported!