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« Reply #210 on: December 19, 2006, 11:27:08 AM » |
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From the TMI department (names changed to protect the "innocent"):
Hi Gradstudent,
Stephanie* and I woke up this morning and discovered to my horror that I developed a very serious disease overnight. We were at student health getting it treated all morning, and that's why we weren't in class today. I know this isn't an excused absence, but I wanted to let you know.
John
*his girlfriend, another student in the class.
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« Reply #211 on: December 19, 2006, 12:06:53 PM » |
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Stephanie* and I woke up this morning and discovered to my horror that I developed a very serious disease overnight...
*his girlfriend, another student in the class.
HA HA HA! (splutters, spitting coffee) This falls into that broad category of student e-mails that feature Information I'd Really Rather Not Know. |
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« Reply #212 on: December 19, 2006, 03:14:52 PM » |
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Awhile back I posted a poetic, wild rambling email from a student. Well, she's back. And this time to tell me how much she likes me. She is now officially my favorite email writer, on so many different levels:
"...Anyway, I meant to say, not to be a suck-up, but just to be honest, that I
am really glad I finally took a class with you! After all these years of
hearing people go on about you. Well, sometimes I
think you are so cool, but still a teacher, that I just don't know what to
say to you, and I never do not know what to say in life ! So that's weird, but
you intimidate me by being a great young cultivated feminine model, so it's
all good don't change it...."
Who knew that cool teacher was an oxymoron?
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« Reply #213 on: December 20, 2006, 07:40:59 PM » |
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New student email complaint;
Hey firstname, the (your) class conflicts with class I need, can we manage? Student name.
To which I wanted to respond;
Yes, I'll manage very well with or without you.
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« Reply #214 on: December 20, 2006, 08:14:53 PM » |
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Your answer really should be:
Dear studentname,
I received your email. I'm confused -- can we manage what, exactly?
Sincerely,
PTP
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« Reply #215 on: December 20, 2006, 10:07:31 PM » |
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Wow, I just got a good one:
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From: Student
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 8:25:05 PM
To: Domesticus, Rattus
Subject: Meeting Canceled?
Auto forwarded by a Rule
Rattus,
I was at your office today for our scheduled meeting at 2:40pm today,
but you were not there. I'm not sure if you canceled and just forgot
to tell me or if you just forgot to let me know.
Thanks,
Miss xx
Eng 101
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Two things, Maria. First, are we friends? You've never asked to call me by my first name, and if you did, I would have never said yes. Next, Uh, sweetie, that meeting was on November 20th, not December 20th. Not only was it posted on our syllabus, but also on an announcement on Blackboard. I also announced it in class a million (or two million) times. And since our semester ended a week ago, how exactly could our meeting have been today?
I'm not sure why this annoys me a bit today, but I secretly wish I could retroactively take off points for this student's carelessness. But then I feel sorry for her...
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« Reply #216 on: December 20, 2006, 10:19:58 PM » |
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...Next, Uh, sweetie, that meeting was on November 20th, not December 20th.
Too funny!! Then again with classes over, I can't remember what day it is anymore :( |
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« Reply #217 on: December 21, 2006, 10:12:28 AM » |
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Too funny!! Then again with classes over, I can't remember what day it is anymore :(
I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn'st know what day it is when we are between semesters... |
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« Reply #218 on: December 21, 2006, 10:14:27 AM » |
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Too funny!! Then again with classes over, I can't remember what day it is anymore :(
I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn'st know what day it is when we are between semesters... *sigh* I can't remember what day it is during semesters! |
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« Reply #219 on: December 21, 2006, 10:28:22 AM » |
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Too funny!! Then again with classes over, I can't remember what day it is anymore :(
I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn'st know what day it is when we are between semesters... *sigh* I can't remember what day it is during semesters! *GRIN* That makes me feel much better. Yesterday, I was sure it was Thursday... |
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« Reply #220 on: December 21, 2006, 10:30:44 AM » |
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*GRIN*
That makes me feel much better. Yesterday, I was sure it was Thursday...
cr*p... it wasn't???? |
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« Reply #221 on: December 21, 2006, 10:32:04 AM » |
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*GRIN* That makes me feel much better. Yesterday, I was sure it was Thursday...
cr*p... it wasn't???? Well, I'm being consistent. Today, I'm sure it's Thursday (again). |
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« Reply #222 on: December 21, 2006, 10:34:57 AM » |
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No no no... today is the day that I had to go for an appointment with my financial advisor.
Tomorrow is the day that Hubby Bubba arrives
The day after is the day we go buy vast quantities of food
and port.... never forget the port....
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« Reply #223 on: December 21, 2006, 10:35:42 AM » |
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New student email complaint;
Hey firstname, the (your) class conflicts with class I need, can we manage? Student name.
I get this a lot. It is fascinating that these students actually think that: (1) they can pass my course when they'll be missing an entire semester of classes; and/or (2) I'd actually give them private tutorial sessions outside of the class time. |
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« Reply #224 on: December 21, 2006, 10:39:01 AM » |
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New student email complaint;
Hey firstname, the (your) class conflicts with class I need, can we manage? Student name.
I get this a lot. It is fascinating that these students actually think that: (1) they can pass my course when they'll be missing an entire semester of classes; and/or (2) I'd actually give them private tutorial sessions outside of the class time. Maybe that indigo children crap is true?? |
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