Listen, prof. It’s time we have a talk. We can no longer avoid it. I can tell you’re getting annoyed with me, so I want to explain myself. Let’s talk about my tardiness.
I know. I’m late every class. But I want you to understand that I simply cannot help it. Being late is part of me, and who I am as a human. I’ve been late to things for as long as I can remember: meetings, work, doctor appointments, you name it, I’ve probably been late. I don’t know why I am the way I am. I always have good intentions, but life just gets in the way. Sometimes I just NEED coffee or a muffin, and I’m sorry that in my mind it takes precedence over your class. You wouldn’t want me falling asleep though, would you? Probably not!
It’s not like I want to be late to your class. In fact, I (probably) really like your class. Some things are just out my control, and my timeliness is one of them. So don’t take it personally, please. Understand that I am a lazy college student, and sometimes my bed is just too comfy. Sometimes it’s just too hard to get up and leave my oasis of blankets.
Maybe we can work something out. Maybe you can make the class a little later. Maybe we just have an unspoken agreement that I will continue to be late for the rest of the semester. Maybe you can provide me with some motivation to attend class, like coffee or puppies or something along those lines.
I want to change, I really do. I’m just unsure if a successful change is achievable.
Honestly, prof, at least I come every class! I could be one of those students who realizes that he/she is late and just sees no point in going to class. So, in reality, you’re lucky that I am even showing up.
I hope this doesn’t stand between us, prof. I do like you a lot, and I want to emphasize that it is really nothing against you. It is just me. I will always try to make it to your class on time. Always.
I’m just warning you that it may never happen.
I hope you can see past my lateness and see the responsible and conscientious human that I am. You never know, we could end up being great friends. Don’t judge a student by how late they are.
I’m glad we could have this talk, prof. I promise that I will maybe try a little harder to be on time (emphasis on the maybe try).
Sincerely,
A consistently late student
