Sick college student....

[Anonymous]

You picked him up for what? He is capable of reading the syllabus and figuring out what he needs to do. Obviously he needs to send out an email to all his professors. I wouldn’t jump in for this crap though. He is an adult… let him figure it out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You picked him up for what? He is capable of reading the syllabus and figuring out what he needs to do. Obviously he needs to send out an email to all his professors. I wouldn’t jump in for this crap though. He is an adult… let him figure it out.

People like you should not have kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fever for 3 days, covid negative, but couldn't get out of bed in a small (first year) dorm room. Went and picked him up. Worried about him getting behind if he doesn't turn around in the next day or so.

I know..[/b]sick is no excuse [b]He is doing his best to stay up to date online, but has 2 major essays and test. So far he has been asleep.

Worried parent...I guess he will just suffer the low grades and it is what it is?

Of course sick is an excuse. It’s practically the best excuse, short of a death in the family or your dorm burning down or something.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Professor here. I have no interest in seeing doctors notes. Too invasive.

If a student contacts me to say they’re super sick, what they’re doing to catch up, and what they need or when they expect to return/catch up I am generally fine with it. Even better if they’ve participated and come to office hours, because I already will trust they are trying.

+1 I once had a student who had a pretty serious surgery during the semester and didn't ask for an extension! Don't live like that my young friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You picked him up for what? He is capable of reading the syllabus and figuring out what he needs to do. Obviously he needs to send out an email to all his professors. I wouldn’t jump in for this crap though. He is an adult… let him figure it out.

+1. You can guide him but you’re treating him like a 10 year old. How did he even get into college if he doesn’t even know he should contact his professors. He will survive and get through it.

[Anonymous]

Both of my college kids have been sick, one of them twice. Not sure it it’s making up from missed germs during covid but probably the sickest they’ve ever been. Hoping next semester is healthier for all—it’s hard to keep up when they feel awful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He needs to reach out to his professor ASAP.

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Professor here. I have no interest in seeing doctors notes. Too invasive.

If a student contacts me to say they’re super sick, what they’re doing to catch up, and what they need or when they expect to return/catch up I am generally fine with it. Even better if they’ve participated and come to office hours, because I already will trust they are trying.

+1 I once had a student who had a pretty serious surgery during the semester and didn't ask for an extension! Don't live like that my young friends.

I used to be a prof. I just want a heads up and evidence of handling the situation like a grownup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Remind your kids when they have a fever, they must hydrate. Once they get too dehydrated, they need IV fluids.

+1. Make sure to avoid drinking too much, though.

This also applies to other symptoms that can cause dehydration.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Remind your kids when they have a fever, they must hydrate. Once they get too dehydrated, they need IV fluids.

+1. Make sure to avoid drinking too much, though.

This also applies to other symptoms that can cause dehydration.

Adding that a risk of drinking too much is water intoxication, which can be life-threatening.