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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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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Comments (90)
redneck2599 7
Maybe you a car would be a good thing to get
splitintwo 6
I dont know a single large university that doesnt work like this. Sucks but that's what happens.
sietseld 13
I'm sorry if things aren't quite working out OP, but welcome to the real world. People aren't going to bend over backwards even if you have a special situation. You need to find another solution. You future boss won't like you being late to work just because a train or bus schedule doesn't fit your needs.
Xalandra 17
But your boss you to work and expects you to be there on time. You essentially pay the professor to take his class. If you're late what does it matter to him? He's still getting paid. If your work suffers than it's on you. Unless OP is missing more than a third of the class their work isn't likely to suffer as much as that professor thinks they will.
sietseld 13
It may or may not affect their ability to learn the course work. At my college, classes were 45 minutes so being 10 minutes late would be a big deal. All that aside, some professors also prefer to be strict about things like this to prepare students for the real world, even if it is not quite the "real world." Totally reasonable IMO.
castleofg1ass 19
Well some people are just assholes and don't care about anyone else if their paycheck keeps coming through
perdix 31
Sleep in the library the night before class. When you make money fom your dream job, you can hire hobos to shit on your old professor's lawn. Revenge is a dish best served shitty.
verkaderk 9
Shitty, my teachers don't give a shit whether I show up or not, I would just be wasting my own money
neonstarr 15
I had the same problem at a course I went too. 15minute walk to bus stop then a hour bus ride, longer depending on the day. I spoke to the head tutor, explained it and my latest wasn't questioned again. Speak to whoever is in charge of that department, hopefully they'll understand.
LittleLiar13 6
So get up at 4:50 and take a taxi.
OverFlash 15
You say that like they're even remotely affordable.
Xalandra 17
You obviously have never taken a cab before. They are NOT cheap.
notsofriendly 17
Clearly a realistic and affordable solution. Why not just buy a car?
FrankHotpants 31
You should of known transportation would be a challenge, reliable transportation is an absolute must. I imagine you'll need a job at some point for which you'll also need a means to get there. I say, invest in a vehicle.
Xalandra 17
Because all college students can afford a car... not really.
BubbaJ80 11
Why can't you get there on time even if you do take the early bus. And just out of curiosity what college are you at. I'm not tryin to be rude I'm just askin
Emily062611 6
Sometimes buses just run late, or they live pretty far from campus. I live 25 miles from my school, and luckily I have a car, because otherwise it would be a nightmare getting to and from class.