is this point too general if you want to explain yourself for why you've been missing class?

Question

the reason why I've missing class is because "I had a very unfortunate week and it was beyond my control"

Answer 1

Yeah, 'I was sick, a family member was ill, i had an emergency trip, someone died etc...' is more concrete...I had an unfortunate week, you mean to say your goldfish died? That's a very broad statement.

Answer 2

This sounds very lame. If you are going to lie or make up a tale, do so convincingly else just go tell the truth.

Frankly the second option is the best because you do not have to bust your head thinking about a hundred different scenarios and ask the world for help (like now).

However, since you have decided not to tell the truth, and to make a tale about why you missed class, you might consider the option
"i had a bad week because of ..... this and that and whatever.... " of course it was beyond your control thats why it was bad. If you had control I am sure you would not allow it to be bad !!

Good luck.

Answer 3

i know a thing or two about excessive class missing at the highshool and even more abundantly in the collegiate level, combined with top end marks in all classes. its definitely time to pull one out of the "personal reason" drawer, and drop the death of an immediate family member in another state unless that is what happened, in which case its the truth. its not the best excuse by a long shot, im still in pursuit of thst one but close, but i know from two separate successes with this on at the HS and college level that if excecuted correctly and with enough conviction, it can reduce teachers and yes even that cranky tough old lady professor to tears. But whether or not you need to lie, or your experience justifies itself it completely up to your judgement.

Answer 4

You could say that, but be prepared to have a reason if your prof is a cynical old bastard.

I also have a lot of experience with skipping class.

One time I said I'd had a miscarriage. He bought that one hook line and sinker, and he didn't ask any questions because that's "girl business"

Another time my sister said that I'd tried to commit suicide and my mom was freaking out, so she was trying to hep.
This scenario worked to my benefit because later I had the same professor and he remembered what "happened" to me. He was super cool and lenient with me.

Good luck!

Answer 5

I have found that throughout my college and high school career, the best thing to say is "I'm sorry I was truant and it will not happen again". Teachers respect the fact that you are taking responsibility.

Note: This only works if you start showing up.

Answer 6

Personally I'm not sure why you need an excuse, unless you want to try to get your professor to not mark you down on participation or something. What about, "I'm sorry for missing class," and just leave it at that?

Answer 7

I would say something like "I apologize for my absence, I was unable to attend due to circumstances beyond my control. I will be in class on Monday."

Answer 8

If it's college, it's up to you to show up.
You can hope the teachers give you some sympathy, it all depends on what kind of student you have been previously been throughout the semester. Good luck.

Answer 9

You should say that you had "personal problems that were beyond my control". Most likely the teacher wont pry since you said "personal.

Answer 10

Teachers should understand that there are some personal things that go on such as at home that they don't need to know about and shouldn't reprimand for it. Im not sure if your teacher will accept that excuse, but they should.