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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Thi3fstheme 9
This is college. Pretty sure the syllabus told you when the exam was since day 1. Should've reschedule the surgery when you already knew
Wani_fml 12
While I can't speak for American universities, when I was studying, we weren't given exam dates until near the end of the semester.
as186 0
#40 the OP may not have needed surgery at the beginning of the semester. The OP might not have found out until recently...
Quiet_one 22
It's very possible that the OP didn't even need (or didn't know he/she needed) surgery when the semester started. Medical conditions and injuries usually don't wait to show up when it's most convenient. Now if it's a purely cosmetic surgery, fail away, but I really don't think that's the case here. Also, if you're seeing a specialist (like a surgeon) you don't always have a lot of control over when they can fit you in. I had to wait 3 weeks just to get a consultation appointment once, and that was back when my doctor thought I might have cancer. I took the first appointment available, and anything in the way was either rescheduled or sacrificed. This professor needs to get off his power trip and come back to reality.
PizzaDeliveryGrl 19
40-This may just be me, but no syllabus in the HISTORY of syllabi (syllabus's?) has ever included test dates. Please.
syed121417 22
I think we're forgetting that maybe if OP does not get this surgery something fatal can happen, and their health should come before a test. I value education very much, but please. That being said, I also think you should go to a higher dean figure to sort this out because it doesn't sound fair
ziya1999 12
Mean.
Jst4kicks 16
Go talk to the Dean or something that's completely unfair
thebob808 10
wow what a D. I hope they step on Legos.
TheyCallMeDamien 18
I would've stayed right there and puked and kept taking the test and left the mess.
SilentRhapsody 13
If the class is one where the lowest test score is dropped, I can see the professor's point of view. If not, then fyl big time. I had a class I had no choice but to take a failing grade on an exam when I had jury duty because the lowest test grade in the class would be dropped. I hated it, but it turned out alright because of the grade drop.
horneyhic 15
There's no way they could force you to take a zero when jury duty is your excuse to not show up. No university is abouve the law and jury duty is mandatory by law.
SilentRhapsody 13
It's just how it was with the class. The professor had made it clear from the beginning of the semester that your lowest test score would be dropped from your final grade. It was his way of dealing with people's emergencies. As such, I wasn't forced to take a zero. I just didn't take the test and the grade got dropped. Got an A in that class without the test.
gingergirl3033 6
Sorry but unless it's a medically necessary surgery, YDI for scheduling a surgery in the middle of the school year. I have multiple professors who don't care if you've been hit by a bus you miss a test you take a zero.
syed121417 22
If OP doesn't have control over the date of the surgery, why wouldn't it be medically needed. Or course it could be cosmetic but I don't think that's he case. Damn, people refuse to believe unfortunate stuff just happens and tries to find ways to blame OP
zombiekitten87 12
Yeah you can definitely go to the dean over this. Your health is more important than this exam.
ivanhoe4u 3
Go to his department head, usually the Dean. Make sure you have the doctors note and scheduled surgery documentation. You might be able to get your money back for the class.
sanecatlady 13
That is just plain evil! I remember the school I went to at least rescheduling my pre-Christmas exams when I had to get my wisdom teeth out when I was only 13. It's like we're not allowed to suffer any health problems that require us to be absent from school or work any more, and we're always entirely at fault for it.