General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Himu on February 21, 2007, 11:06:02 AM
Title: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason ever
Post by: Himu on February 21, 2007, 11:06:02 AM
I had 2 unexcused absences in the class. One more and I'd be dropped. We had an exam on Monday, and I have special conditions (longer exam time, the ability to work in the lab;etc). I went to the lab without checking into class on Monday. I figured, why bother? He has already sent the papers and things I need to take my exam, all I needed was a scantron. After getting my answer sheet I went to take the test.
Anyways, I come into class today and the guy says I've been dropped for too many absences. What? Did he expect me to go to the class on Monday just to check in, then walk all the way to the lab? The fact I went to the lab and took my exam should be proof enough that I did my shit, so why was I dropped?
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason ever
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 21, 2007, 11:13:27 AM
I always thought failing students for missing lectures was stupid. Let them fail on their own merit - they paid for the courses.
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason ever
Post by: Himu on February 21, 2007, 11:24:01 AM
This is gay.
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason ever
Post by: demi on February 21, 2007, 11:31:03 AM
College rules.
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 21, 2007, 11:55:08 AM
Wow that sucks. Did he tell you you were dropped in front of the class?
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason
Post by: Tauntaun on February 21, 2007, 12:24:51 PM
Wow that sucks. Did he tell you you were dropped in front of the class?
That would suck, unless he punched you in the balls after he said that. Then it'd be cool. ;)
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason
Post by: Himu on February 21, 2007, 12:31:23 PM
Yes he did, and he's a dirty Mexican.
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 21, 2007, 12:40:42 PM
You should talk to administration about this dude - I'm pretty sure you could argue a good case
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason
Post by: Cheebs on February 21, 2007, 12:41:13 PM
Only 3 days is pretty damn harsh
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason ever
Post by: Robo on February 21, 2007, 12:45:40 PM
Is this a Freshman level course? I can't imagine a professor would implement an attendance code like that for anything higher.
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason
Post by: Himu on February 21, 2007, 12:48:20 PM
No, it's a 3rd level history course
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason ever
Post by: y2kev on February 21, 2007, 12:54:58 PM
Wow, lame. None of my teachers take attendance, even in required courses.
I'm a freshman. :\
Some of the teachers give pop quizzes to make sure students come to class. Those teachers are stupid.
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason
Post by: Himu on February 21, 2007, 12:56:09 PM
I'm beginning to hate Mexicans because of this man.
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason
Post by: Himu on February 21, 2007, 12:58:52 PM
The thing that gets me is that I didn't even fucking blow over my 3rd class! I took the fucking exam you cock muncher. ARGH
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 21, 2007, 01:19:19 PM
Only one of my classes takes attendance - and the teacher is foreign lol. I notice most of my foreign teachers throughout the years have taken attendance.
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason
Post by: Tauntaun on February 21, 2007, 01:21:10 PM
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason ever
Post by: MrAngryFace on February 21, 2007, 02:57:29 PM
Classes that let any aspect of attendance factor into a final grade are compensating for a lack of solid curriculum. I ditched tons of classes in college and still got a 3.4 my first two years. My second degree I didnt get away as clean due to lots of long term projects and less term papers ;-) Still over a 3.0 tho.
Title: Re: What the Christ? I was dropped from my History class for the lamest reason ever
Post by: Itch on February 21, 2007, 03:40:00 PM
3 unexcused absences and that's it?
My high school allowed up to 14 unexcused absences and I went to a "good" school.
That's rough dude. Required attendence in college/university is the biggest load of shit ever.