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ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE
#14143744 - 03/18/11 03:16 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Whats good fellow shroomers, i sort of fucked my self over on this one and could use some advice So, the other week I was partying way too hard on a wednesday. I had an exam (100 pts) at 8am thursday morning, but i forgot all about it. In my drunken stupor, i decided that going to class on thursday was not an option, then proceeded to blow lines and throw back shots til the wee hours of the morning
So i slept in and skipped class the next day. Realizing i missed the exam, i stressed out, got the code to take the test from a classmate (online test), and took it in my room. I thought i could get by, but my professor was able to tell and game me a 0 (stupid move on my part.)
SO, im left with 2 options. drop the course and get a "W" on my transcript and retake it next semester, or try to pass. What would you do? Im already behind on my classes and would like to graduate on time to start makin' money..
Midterm grades just came out, and I have an F in the course (i think like a 60%). I could try and pass but if i do, my other grades can not slip at all.
I know this is a personal situation, and the answer is kindof clear, but i would like an opinion from sombody on the outside, maybe somebody who has been in a similar situation. flame if you'd like...but what would you do?
Edited by shroomiin (03/19/11 12:14 PM)
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: shroomiin]
#14143753 - 03/18/11 03:18 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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drop the course. if you really think you can squeeze a pass, opt for pass/no pass. don't fuck up your gpa over a foolish mistake though.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: shroomiin]
#14143758 - 03/18/11 03:19 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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i would take the w and re take it next semester. have you tried talking to the professor and claiming that you were sick or had some emergency?
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: shroomiin]
#14143763 - 03/18/11 03:21 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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try to pass.
last semester on one of my exams i got a 45. it stressed me out really bad for the rest of the semester up until my final. one day before my final i was stressing out so bad that i got all my grades for that class and began calculating my final grade under different scenarios.
it turns out that in order to pass the class with a 45 on the one exam, i only had to get a 30 on the final. i had an 80 on my other exam. quizzes (assuming you have those) and other exam scores will even out your shit.
how many exams do you have per semester? 2? if so, dont take my advice. i have 3 exams per class, per semester.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: kintos]
#14143765 - 03/18/11 03:21 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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zenthor said: i would take the w and re take it next semester. have you tried talking to the professor and claiming that you were sick or had some emergency?
yeah, i could have made something up if i didnt try and take it in my room.
he considered it cheating because i could have just sat there and look up every answer online....which is kind-of true. dumb move i know.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: shroomiin]
#14143774 - 03/18/11 03:23 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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explain the situation to him. if he's not a dick, he might give you a second chance. maybe half-credit? honestly, anything's better than a zero at this point though.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: meatcakeman]
#14143787 - 03/18/11 03:24 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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by the way, the buds in your sig are fucking beautiful. that shit looks so fluffy and kiefy and amazing.
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SamuelLJackson said: try to pass.
last semester on one of my exams i got a 45. it stressed me out really bad for the rest of the semester up until my final. one day before my final i was stressing out so bad that i got all my grades for that class and began calculating my final grade under different scenarios.
it turns out that in order to pass the class with a 45 on the one exam, i only had to get a 30 on the final. i had an 80 on my other exam. quizzes (assuming you have those) and other exam scores will even out your shit.
how many exams do you have per semester? 2? if so, dont take my advice. i have 3 exams per class, per semester.
I know there are 3 exams, i'm not sure if there is a final or not.
edit- thanks! i love my danks...sucks there isnt much good weed around school, its all back home. everyone tries to make a penny hustlin shwag where i go to school haha.
Edited by shroomiin (03/18/11 03:26 PM)
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: meatcakeman]
#14143795 - 03/18/11 03:26 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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meatcakeman said: explain the situation to him. if he's not a dick, he might give you a second chance. maybe half-credit? honestly, anything's better than a zero at this point though.
tried that, he's a cock sucker.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: meatcakeman]
#14143810 - 03/18/11 03:28 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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If im not mistaken taking a W would mean you still pay for the class right? If not, I would say drop that fucker.
Next semester take a philosophy course, if you haven't already. Changed my life.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: mushiepussy]
#14143834 - 03/18/11 03:32 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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mushiepussy said: If im not mistaken taking a W would mean you still pay for the class right? If not, I would say drop that fucker.
Next semester take a philosophy course, if you haven't already. Changed my life.
yeah man, i would still have to pay for it, in fact- they charge you 20 bucks to drop classes at this point lol
also, the last chance to drop the course is next friday. Exam 2 is next thursday (its been a while since this happened), so i think i am going to study a fuck ton and see if i can do well.
Worst part is it's a Linux scripting course, farthest thing away from philosophy lol.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: shroomiin]
#14143836 - 03/18/11 03:33 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Drop it
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: shroomiin]
#14143853 - 03/18/11 03:35 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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shroomiin said:
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meatcakeman said: explain the situation to him. if he's not a dick, he might give you a second chance. maybe half-credit? honestly, anything's better than a zero at this point though.
tried that, he's a cock sucker.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: Deekay]
#14143919 - 03/18/11 03:48 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Edited by shroomiin (03/18/11 03:48 PM)
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: shroomiin]
#14144072 - 03/18/11 04:21 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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shroomiin said:
Worst part is it's a Linux scripting course, farthest thing away from philosophy lol.
Not really.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: Senor_Doobie]
#14147393 - 03/19/11 07:55 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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shroomiin said:
Worst part is it's a Linux scripting course, farthest thing away from philosophy lol.
Not really.
i would say so...
philosophy is more dynamic, like you can discuss things from many diff perspectives and still be correct
programming and code is always the same, either correct or wrong, never changes...the way you do it and think while programming can change but...
iono man.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: shroomiin]
#14147408 - 03/19/11 08:08 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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At the core of computer code and philosophy alike is cold, rigid logic. If the logic of a computer program if flawed you get a broken program. If the logic behind a philosophical argument is flawed, you have a broken argument. Both studies involve building items of sound logic and the scrutiny of logic for flaws.
Far more similar than dis.
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: Senor_Doobie]
#14147420 - 03/19/11 08:15 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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ah, touche
interesting way of putting it!
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Re: ADVICE ON A COLLEGE COURSE PLEASE [Re: shroomiin]
#14147870 - 03/19/11 10:49 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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No one gives a fuck about a W on your transcript man. Drop that shit and be more responsible next time.
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I decided i think im just going to try and pass it.
i mean fuck, i already payed for it and the bastards are gonna try and charge 20 bucks me to drop it? fuck that, 20$ can buy you a good time. might as well stick around learn what i can, possibly pass...worst case scenario i have to retake anyways haha
you gotta point tho!
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