MY students, that is. Not all. I started TAing for a non-majors science class this spring. I understand that none of these kids like science at all. But these kids just DO NOT CARE. 7 out of 60 just decided not to show up for the first exam. If I were the prof I would have told them tough luck. BUT the prof said he doesn't need to see proof of being sick or anything....they could all just take it anyways. One girl even admitted that she was sick the last week of class so she didn't show up to the exam. Didn't say before hand "hey, I was sick and was wondering if I could take the exam late?" or anything. Just an email AFTER the exam was over.

So....because I'm the TA I have to administer the make up. I emailed everyone last Friday asking for a time and nobody responded. So finally I emailed everyone again saying "MAKE UP EXAM TODAY" and only 1 out of the 7 showed up. 2 more emailed me AFTER the fact (not giving a reason) saying they couldn't show up.

I'm so tired of these people not taking accountability for themselves and their education. I watch them during class playing on their iPhones. Only a couple people pay attention and show up regularly. And then they act like it's our responsibility for them to do well. I'm sorry but if I tell you when to be there.....friggen show up. Or at least get ahold of me BEFORE the exam!

It's like they just don't give a crap. And the worst part is that the prof let's them get away with it! I NEVER missed an exam as an undergrad except when my grandma died. And even then I called the guy and took it in advance before I left for the funeral.

ARGGG!