<p>A lot of people are having a difficult winter. Tough it out. Dress in layers. You are paying for the privilege of sitting under the live instruction of a professor. Show respect for the professor and get to class. It’s not optional. It’s only a few more months of your life, and spring will actually come.Think of how you want to feel in May. You’ll probably feel better about yourself if you tough it out and get to the classes. If you signed up for the courses, be there. And absolutely, I can see professors being willing to help students, but those students better be doing their part which is showing up to class with their studies prepared. You have the privilege of being educated; don’t waste it. That’s what I say.</p>