Believe it or not, I receive this excuse an average of three times a semester. It must be a usual occurrence these days. Flat tires and dead batteries are one thing, but . I won t be in class today because my grandmother passed away. Let my instructors know that I won t be in all week because my brother s best friend s cousin s girlfriend is having an operation and I have to be there .
Some people are so loyal.
I ve also had the privilege of covering classes for faculty who were absent. Without fail, when the students walk in and realize their usual instructor is out, they actually try to convince me that there really isn t a test scheduled for that day. I usually follow that statement with a raised eyebrow and the words Don t even go there. That s definitely an icebreaker, but alas, the test always follows. Underneath the humorous exterior are some of the most exceptional individuals you could ever want to meet.