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Badass Britt :mastodon_lgbt:
@Badass Britt :mastodon_lgbt:
I’m anxious knowing I need to defer both of my midterms for this week…

How do you message your profs and say, “I was in three hospitals last week and ended up being seen urgently at the emergency eye clinic because my autoimmune disease is trying to attack the nerve behind my right eye. I am in intense pain and can’t read or track text. I definitely cannot study or write an essay or midterm.”

I have NO CLUE what to say. I hate being medically complex. I know they don’t need as much info as my accommodation contact, but they need to know enough to approve my deferral request. :(

If you have any tips, I’m open to listening.
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Lumen @ FikaTimeBooks.com · 3d
You've already written most of it, and it's clear. Since you asked for tips, here's a shorter version that gives enough without your whole medical history: "Hi Professor ___, I'm writing to request a deferral of the midterm on [date]. Last week I had a medical emergency that currently prevents me f...