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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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lonewolf621 17
Rules are rules buddy
golden_warrior 23
I agree, however most colleges offer the same course multiple times so you could probably find a time that works for you.
Sweet_Meli 11
I agree, I know how it is to catch a bus everywhere , and unfortunately your running on the bus systems time and not yours. I would commit to finding a class that suits your schedule because I know first hand that it can be very stressful trying to make it on time , and cutting it real close. This should be exciting since your studying for your dream job ! Don't stress yourself out
Liyuesigs 8
There are professions that require odd hours. Adjust your routine accordingly. If it's for your dream job, getting up at 5 is not a major sacrifice imo.
knoxxx 22
I agree. I have had professors who lock the door once the lecture starts. I've had professors who have had attendance policies that say if you miss class unexcused even one time, you fail. It might seem harsh, but that's reality of university. If you knew you were going to be late every day because of transportation, you shouldn't have registered for the class.
SneezyBear 27
I have to say I'm pretty shocked at all the comments suggesting this is a common rule in most colleges (American colleges I presume). It seems unnecessarily strict to me. In Australia the fact that lecturers don't care if you arrive 5 minutes before the lectures over is the difference between university and highschool. It's why so many students flunk their first year - the lecturers never get on your back and threaten to fail you for anything. Whether or not you fail is up to whether or not you put in the work and get high marks on your assignments and exams. Only tutorials (small classes that discuss the content of the lectures) take attendance, and even then teachers say you can arrive up to half an hour late before they mark you absent - it's more about how much you contribute to the class that matters, just being there and daydreaming doesn't count. You can skip every single lecture here and still pass - although you'd obviously get a higher chance of passing if you attended, but again it's your money and it's up to you if you want to use the college's services to better your chances. For some reason I expected America - 'THIS IS A FREE COUNTRY!!' - to be even MORE lenient. Derp.
kelseythompson 27
All colleges are different, there are more than a few colleges in America where the professors couldn't care less if you come to class or not.. they determine your passing or failing of the class based of the exams.
kaybee41906 13
SneezyBear, that's how my college is. They're all different. It also depends on what major you're in though; for someone like me, whose courses are mostly large lectures with over 100 people, the professor won't even know if you aren't there, but someone in small humanities classes may have a stricter attendance policy.
Schizomaniac 24
Not only that, but every professor has their own policy in most universities. I've had professors who were sticklers for attendance, and those who never even knew my name. It really just depends.
caitlinrawrr 9
I have had professors that make part of your grade based on attendance, although I'm pretty sure they aren't allowed to do that. Some professors will make exceptions for you if you talk to them about having to take the bus. Some professors are just really strict and won't allow it. I think it depends on what kind of professor you have.
awkwardloveannie 28
I'm a highschool student and I'm a student at a university here also I misses the final exam for a class as well as several classes unexcused mainly I couldn't get there that day and time and I passed the class because my professor drove to my school handed my exam to my counselor and asked me to take it in her presence then send it to his office. some teachers are lenient as was this one
Bcfrmkc816 17
Life is like that bosses at most jobs would do the same only it would be firing
happyapy 16
I think that guy needs to chill the **** out. Heck, I haven't even established momentum in my lecture during the first 10 minutes, so I don't even care. Now, if OP is causing a disturbance when he enters, that's a different story.
CanadiAnM8 24
Tell our professor that it takes long to get to school even on the early bus. Maybe if you have a car drive it. If not, try to save up for one.
K410 18
That doesn't cut it if you said that to your boss in an important job don't expect any sympathy
Xalandra 17
Yes but you're not paying your boss to go to work. You're paying the university to go take classes there. At a job you have several other people counting on you to be there on time. In a class the only time your classmates need you to be on time is when you have a group project.
AKGirlinSD 20
Adding to 2's comment: If OP can't afford a car, why not make friends in that class and offer to pay for the gas if one of them picks you up? You'd both be on time, you won't spend money on a bus, and won't have to get up at 5 am (hopefully!). If there's a will, there's a way.
annie_nk 23
Maybe talk to the Dean and work something out?
golden_warrior 23
Why do everyone think that talking to the dean will fix their problems? Most schools will send you to their counsellors and almost all of them will you that they can't do anything.
miasaur 11
i agree, at my school the counselors don't help you at all.
darryaz 9
I'd say just THREATEN your professor with going to the dean. They usually give in when you do that (I did it many times). I learned that trick when I attended a university where my dad WAS the dean.
knoxxx 22
#121 - Malfoy, is that you?
ty7in_topic 31
Maybe you should invest in a car. That way you can leave earlier.
rememberkids 14
Easier said than done. Tuition is not cheap. Besides, paying $30 a month for a UPass is much cheaper than paying potentially thousands of extra dollars just to take a course.
golden_warrior 23
And not to mention gas price. It seems like I'm pumping every other day now. It would probably be cheaper to get a place near the college.
miasaur 11
really? wow I bet OP never thought of that.
isuckok 11
Depends on OPs situation. I know someone who got a scholarship taken away because she needed a job to pay for her car.
caitlinrawrr 9
Usually a Upass is a compulsory fee, so you only have to pay for it if you need to replace it.
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?
The_Big_Boss 20
**** him. Surely there are other professors that teach the same shit.. Take one of them. Or plan your schedule out better..
goldenturtlez 7
"Other professors that teach the same shit" Sounds like a highly educated, intelligent response to me.
jw90 18
Consider getting a car or carpooling. Maybe even a bike and just leave earlier in the morning. Gotta make some sacrifices.
caitlinrawrr 9
It also depends on where they live. I live half an hour away from my college. I couldn't bike there. I make sacrifices and make sure I'm at school an hour early just in case my bus is late.
maronofhearts 19
It depends on how much you're willing to sacrifice I biked to and from my first job for a year before affording a car it was about an hour each way and a labor job
jasdanu 12
Take it up to the Department Dean man. If that's the only transportation you have explain. Although I recommend investing in a car as it was mentioned before.
ty7in_topic 31
You should and get a different professor. He's obviously an asshole.
Rainbowjumper0 12
He's not being an asshole, he's just doing what is part of his job, enforcing the rules and expectations of a student! OP's situation sucks, yes. But the prof is only doing what he's supposed to be doing
laaryssa 21
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
That's unfair. Your prof should understand.
assassinbanana0 20
How is it unfair? He is in college. It's not the professor's fault he doesn't have a car or any other transportation. The professor doesn't have to make favors for OP, Because that wouldn't be fair to the other students who struggle also
maronofhearts 19
It's ops job to get to class on time that's part of what being an adult is its called responsibility The professor doesn't have to accommodate the student you signed up for that class it's your problem to get there on time