tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post2941094713063030582..comments2023-11-03T04:02:39.642-04:00Comments on The Waiting Room: Don't Give UpSeeking Solacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-85743607568596518012010-02-25T18:23:27.472-05:002010-02-25T18:23:27.472-05:00Yeah, the money thing factors into our attrition b...Yeah, the money thing factors into our attrition big-time. People stop coming after they get those checks and get distracted by the money, even if they didn't intend to be just going for the $, and then some of them are just there for the check.<br /><br />Time management is a big problem with many of my students. They do get overwhelmed and have no concept of how much time they will need *outside* of class to read, do homework, write, etc. They don't use calendars or plan their time. <br /><br />I agree: hang in there. I'm probably going to be on this roadin a week or two.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-47517801098914242872010-02-25T17:09:54.661-05:002010-02-25T17:09:54.661-05:00What they don't realize that they can't di...What they don't realize that they can't discharge a student loan in vankruptcy and if it's a federally backed loan, the government will get their money in the end. So, they may think they are getting one up on someone, but they lose in the endSeeking Solacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-16237794166051091152010-02-25T13:52:30.832-05:002010-02-25T13:52:30.832-05:0095% of the time it's just a financial aid scam...95% of the time it's just a financial aid scam. Students get far more money than they need for tuition and books. They get a LOT of money. They're not interested in going to class but if they drop, they lose the money (have to pay it back immediately). This way, they stay in class, don't attend, don't do work, and keep the money. They pass enough classes to stay eligible for more financial aid every semester. One told me she picks and chooses which classes to pass (barely) every semester. <br /><br />To these students, it's free money to spend as they wish. Somehow it doesn't compute for them that they have to pay it all back eventually whether they get a degree or not. <br /><br />What a waste of money!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-69649580519909203732010-02-25T08:24:15.908-05:002010-02-25T08:24:15.908-05:00Keep trying. That's all you can do. Keep tryin...Keep trying. That's all you can do. Keep trying. Perhaps student will realize that you care.RageyOnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03690295219089454070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-83406823065278788842010-02-24T17:14:06.269-05:002010-02-24T17:14:06.269-05:00ITPF: I don't think she will be able to pass,...ITPF: I don't think she will be able to pass, even if I allow her to make iup the work. I am hoping she can withdraw and focus on her other classes, assuming there are no financial aid issues. <br /><br />Kai: I guess showing up for work is optional.Seeking Solacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605809609182729290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-84169079036350303822010-02-24T11:51:40.967-05:002010-02-24T11:51:40.967-05:00Um..she didnt' think she had to go to class ev...Um..she didnt' think she had to go to class every day??? What is she going to think when she gets a job??? WOW.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13285435533909554039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17632197.post-34102799636505743392010-02-24T11:35:33.757-05:002010-02-24T11:35:33.757-05:00Sometimes, if I think a student has promise they d...Sometimes, if I think a student has promise they don't realize they have, I give them the "you're smart, don't give up on yourself" talk/ e-mail.<br /><br />It might help to simply give Stu her options -- what's the maximum grade they can get at this point (assuming they can pass at all)? When does Stu need to decide about withdrawing? What does Stu need to do to get caught up?<br /><br />Also -- one of the most difficult things about teaching our students is that sometimes their lives just conflict with school and there is nothing you can do about it.Inside the Philosophy Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255753259090709877noreply@blogger.com