The Nerd’s Word: You Can Be Absent, Just Don’t Be Absent-Minded About It

Regardless of how good a student you are, how detail-oriented, hard working, or diligent, you can be certain that you will miss a class at some point in your academic career. And likely many more than one. There are many reasons for missing classes, ranging from illness and emergencies to hangovers and a desire to sleep in. Why you missed class matters – to you. If it was for irresponsible reasons, your absence signals that you need to take a closer look at your obligations and priorities.  What do you do after missing class? Do you just show up at the next class and start fresh? What about material that you’ve missed? Do you talk to professors? Here are seven things that the Nerd suggests you do when you’re absent.

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