Karina_Nicole Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Hey all! Ok, so I have a decision to make this week which isn't that seriously to outsiders I guess. But for me it means a lot. So my SO is having a work Xmas party on Dec 13th. And it is all expenses paid hotel room, dinner, drinks, ect at a cool casino nearby. I have been wanting to meet his coworkers for a long time, and I guess they want to meet me too. But of COURSE i have my LAST final exam on monday the 15th. I really want to go to the party, not only because I might be jealous the whole night if I am not there, but it would be a great time with my boy!! If I didn't go I feel like I would be bitter and jealous all night, and not be able to study because of it. Sigh... So I am not sure to listen to my heart, which is yelling at me to GO GO!!! And my head being the rational part of me saying "what if something happens with your flight Sunday afternoon/evening and you miss your 9am final on Monday?" I would just really appreciate people's opinions on what they would do, if you had this decision? I am in my last year of college and just want great memories! I would be able to study for two days while he is at work... I am just worried about the flight back. LAtely all of my flights have been on time..but I am afraid Murphy's Law will make sure this one messes up Thanks! hehe Sorry it is such a random and petty problem.
Trialbyfire Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 To avoid flight issues, reserve a flight for mid-Sunday morning. This way you have part of the morning, all afternoon and night to ensure you find an alternate flight to get home in time for your finals, the next day. For any sleep loss involved with waking up early Sunday morning, you can catch it up during the flight and Sunday night.
Gato Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Ok. First, you need to trust him some and don't factor in the jealousy thing. Since you know about the test, you can study in advance. I don't understand how the flight messing up would be bc of you going out.. ?
konfuzd Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Go to the party. You'll regret it if you don't. You can't plan your life around the worst case scenario all the time. You have just as much chance of getting hit by a car on your way to the exam as you do being stranded somewhere. If you're really paranoid, program the dean of your program's number into your cell phone, so if some emergency pops up, you can try to make alternate arrangements before the exam rather than trying to come up with excuses afterwards.
norajane Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Can you ask your professor if he can give you the final on Friday instead?
Author Karina_Nicole Posted November 10, 2008 Author Posted November 10, 2008 Thanks everyone!! I think I might go. I do definitely know I will regret not going!!!! And that is no way to live life...regretting stuff...
Trialbyfire Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Go, go, go! Study beforehand, then refresh during your travel time.
norajane Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Can you ask your professor if he can give you the final on Friday instead? I would suggest you speak with your professor. A lot of times, they just give the same exam as they did last semester, so he probably already has it made up. He might be willing to arrange to let you take it Friday.
Author Karina_Nicole Posted November 10, 2008 Author Posted November 10, 2008 Can you ask your professor if he can give you the final on Friday instead? That is a good idea..but I tried. UVA just put down a new policy where no exams can be taken early, or late. so annoying
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