Students...what are they THINKING?

Actual conversation with one of my students last night:

Student: Would it be possible for me to take a make-up exam for Exam #2? I have a genetics exam scheduled that same day.

Me: Oh! Wow, at the same time, really?

Student: No, it's at 11am in the morning, but it's the same day and it's really hard for me to study for both of them being on the same day!

Me: Oh, has this never happened before to you?

Student: No!!

Me: Which is harder, genetics or Human Phys?

Student: Genetics!

Me: Yes, I'd think so too. You'll do fine on my test. Besides...

Student: I know I have the whole spring break week off to study for both exams, but it's still going to be super hard. Can you just extend the test for me by even just one day?

Me: The syllabus clearly says you need a doc's excuse or an obituary! And Dr. P made that policy, not me. But tell you what, if Dr. P thinks it's fine, then you can take a make-up.

Talking to Dr. P., he agrees: no make-up.
Boo-hoo.

I emailed her the bad news :)

Seriously.
STUDENTS!
Another situation I'd have never EVER thought to pull on my profs when I was a student. Is it my blond hair that makes these students think I'm gullible? Maybe I should go jet black.

By the way, as she walked away last night, I realized she was a cheater on the last exam. Who failed. Good grief. I almost feel sorry for her life. What a shame.

My office mate today told me to put up on the board during the next test:

"Like cheating? Talk to me about karmic coupons."

Yeah baby.