Professors and missing class for interviews

[Richspiders07]

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So, I'm missing numerous school days this semester for interviews (flying to texas requires a 2 day trip, etc). I emailed my professors letting them know ahead of time when I will be absent. This is the response I had from one professor: "Make sure to save your ticket stubs as proof." Was this a joke? Is this professor really that much of an a-hole? 😡

Anyone else having a hard time with professors / juggling classes and interviews?!

 

[Wanderer259]

So, I'm missing numerous school days this semester for interviews (flying to texas requires a 2 day trip, etc). I emailed my professors letting them know ahead of time when I will be absent. This is the response I had from one professor: "Make sure to save your ticket stubs as proof." Was this a joke? Is this professor really that much of an a-hole? 😡

Anyone else having a hard time with professors / juggling classes and interviews?!

I don't know if I really see a problem with it. All of mine require a doctor's note or something like it for days missed, especially if there was an exam I'd have to make up.

 

[Haemulon]

That is either an only mildly funny joke or a reflection of a really jaded/unhelpful attitude. It sucks. I have never been in favor of mandatory attendence for college/graduate classes. Not to mention, your success in medical school admissions would reflect very well on the shool, so one would think they would encourage you and be accomodating.

 

[HelenaP]

That's not so bad. Pretty much all of mine are gonna take 2 days, since I'm not applying to any in the same state I'm in. I walked into one class that was 3 days a week, so I knew it was likely to get missed every time I had an interview, and the teacher firmly announced that we are allowed two absences, and then each additional absence, be it excused or unexcused, will drop our grade a letter. 😱 So, I dropped that class and basically shopped around for a nicer teacher.