My class has 17 students registered (out of a possible 22 slots), which is pretty typical enrollment. However, last night only 10 students showed up. Out of those 10, 4 showed up late and only 3 total students had the required textbook for the class in their possession. While I was able to everything I needed to do with them yesterday, it was slightly infuriating. I realize that every teacher is going to think their class is important and people need to show up and be prepared, but really? Is it like this all over campus?!?? I don't understand how a student can sign up for a class, pay for it, and then never show up for it. What happened to taking responsibility for your education? Just because you've signed up for something doesn't mean you're gaining anything from it - you need to show up! Also, if you show up, you need to be prepared. You can't come without your materials, unprepared, and/or full of excuses for why things are the way they are. YOU are responsible for yourself, not anyone else. It doesn't matter what your excuse is either, because you are still responsible for yourself. Instead of saying "my car broke down, I had scheduling issues, my girlfriend needed to go to urgent care, etc.," how about saying something like "I'm sorry I didn't make it to class, I'll do better and make up the work?" If a student came into class and said that to me, I think I'd faint from happiness. What has happened to being responsible for your education? It's not anyone's fault but your own if you don't learn something!
Here's hoping more show up on Thursday, but I'm not holding out high hopes. Please, if you sign up for a class, either drop it if you're not going to attend, or take it, learn something, and have fun while doing everything you need to do for it. You'll make your instructor(s) very happy!
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