A few days ago
Should I inform my instructors?
my grandfather is dying and may not live for more than a week, maybe less. I have midterms coming up and I cannot concentrate well on studying or doing homework though I try my best. I’m in college and I know instructors can be strict and hard on you but because of this, it’s harder now so it seems that midterms is coming up at a bad time. Should I tell my instructors about what’s going on or keep my mouth shut because they don’t care and want students to get good grades and I just have to try harder? I don’t want them to think I’m just trying to avoid the midterms or just goofing off because I’m not. I was doing well this semester until my grandfather’s healthy started going really bad and is near his death.
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A few days ago
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Some instructors do have care and concern especially if you’re a good student. I dealt with my mom’s death during college, I had to tell my professors because it was hard going to class and grieving simultaneously. If I were you, I would explain the situation. You’ll never know what may happen until you speak up.
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A few days ago
It can’t hurt to tell your instructors, especially if you’ve been doing well up to this point. It will also give them a heads up and they can fill you in on the steps you need to take in case you need to take some time off if he passes. Some instructors may be more understanding than others, and may take your situation into consideration, though you should be prepared in case they don’t.
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A few days ago
If your grades are slipping, you should talk to your professor about it. Yes, some are hardasses, but most are reasonable human beings. He will most likely understand about your family situation, and be able to help you out in any number of ways. But be sure to have specific ideas before you talk to him. You don’t want to seem like your begging for a hand-out, but rather that you are really trying and just need a little assistance.
Good luck, and my condolences.
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A few days ago
Tell your instructors, and pray they have more sympathy than my son’s did, He was in his mid terms when his dad almost died. He would travel 3 and 1/2 hours one way to see his dad, study and go back for the exam. and come back to the hospital. He made it through but, I know it was very hard on him.
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A few days ago
i would talk to your advisor and tell he/she what is going on with your grandfather and ask them what they think you should do, because if they say the instructor should know, they may tell them or have you tell them, but id definately talk to your advisor
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A few days ago
Tell. some may be receptive, others not. You don’t know until you tell them. Also, if you have to suddenly leave later in the week, they’ll know why.
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