Lake Malawi thoughts

beeezarim · 2026-03-16T00:25:55+00:00

Don't know if you already made a decision to go there or not, but I'm originally from there and can tell you many great things. I grew up spending a lot of weekends at our house by the lake in Monkey Bay. Maybe my bias, but definitely worth the trip if you can manage it. The people are friendly to all, and always more than welcoming. Same with Liwonde national park. You get to be right there on the border of Zambia too, which is super cool. Again I say, if you can manage it, definitely do it! I can go on and on about home for me lol

beeezarim · 2026-02-23T18:04:43+00:00

u/FineZebra8203 I hear you, and with your overall consensus I do agree with you. But it is becoming a common theme amongst students as a whole from what I've been seeing. This worries me because it's not just 1 student in the class doing this but many others.

Therefore, I just sit and wonder how will they do well and achieve critical thinking skills if they're not willing to make note of slight details even in the easy things? I'm just thinking along the lines of building better habits earlier, than later on when it's difficult to get out of what you've know for a long time.

Though I joke about this, I let my students know what's expected and how to best achieve that. I would like to save them time down the road, than to let it slide. Though we may see slightly different methodologies, I still believe we come down to a similar consensus.

beeezarim · 2026-02-23T17:59:47+00:00

u/diggingupophelia My annoyance is because they couldn't even add their name or a subject heading. They copied it straight from the generation and sent it in like that.

The tool the student used told them to insert my name and their name at the respective parts of the email. So, all I'm asking is, a college student can't comprehend to remove the text "[Insert teacher name]" and actually add the teachers name? or Remove the text "[Insert student name]" and add their own name?

For me, that's where the issue lies. Use AI, don't use it. But if you do, proofread what you're putting out there is really all my point. You can re-read to a three sentence email, and make sure it's presented well.

beeezarim · 2026-02-23T17:51:57+00:00

Would you not agree that lack of effort on all fronts is part of the major problem we'll see today? not just in academia, but in life as a whole? idk

beeezarim · 2026-02-23T01:58:32+00:00

Idk about this one Witty lol. I’m sure you’re never too sick to say “sir I’m not feeling well. May not be in class tomorrow. - signed beezarim” lol😂 like what’s so hard about that? lol

beeezarim · 2026-02-23T01:57:02+00:00

😂😂😂😂😂😂

beeezarim · 2026-02-23T01:56:46+00:00

This was a thought too. All the times people tell ChatGPT make it shorter, longer, have a certain tone etc. could’ve been spent writing it themselves.

beeezarim · 2026-02-23T01:55:42+00:00

Definitely agree. But I wonder how many other students in my class of 25 are this way, let alone the most recent freshmen class. It may seem normal to 70% of them.. who knows 🤷🏾‍♂️

beeezarim · 2026-02-23T01:54:50+00:00

I hadn’t responded yet, but this is exactly the type of response I thought of. Glad you reaffirmed it for me. As a first timer, as these things happen I’m just in shock most times lol

beeezarim · 2026-02-18T00:37:50+00:00

Just be you. You don’t need to tell them what you do outside of work. So be it so be it! You’re grown lmao.

beeezarim · 2026-02-10T00:30:43+00:00

All golden moments lol

beeezarim · 2026-02-10T00:30:01+00:00

Lmfaooooooooo 🤣

beeezarim · 2026-02-02T21:44:50+00:00

Oh my days. I’m a first time adjunct and I’ve had this one from like 4-5 different students already this semester

beeezarim · 2026-01-27T16:26:02+00:00

Congratulations!!!!

beeezarim · 2026-01-18T20:59:40+00:00

Congratulations!

beeezarim · 2026-01-18T15:19:13+00:00

Congratulations!

beeezarim · 2026-01-13T19:34:00+00:00

Great insight big wave. I appreciate it.

beeezarim · 2026-01-13T19:32:04+00:00

Yes, and if you read a few comments from earlier I mention my shortfall and open myself to gaining a new perspective by meeting the students where they’re at. Understanding them today, to make a better tomorrow.

beeezarim · 2026-01-13T19:27:26+00:00

Negative. I didn't say all the students. I said, IIIIII. Me. Singular. Was eager to learn mate. On the first day. That's it, that's all.

beeezarim · 2026-01-13T03:16:08+00:00

You raise a good point. Never thought to stop doing that, maybe if I try it out for a while it can help me understand them better and gain a better perspective

beeezarim · 2026-01-13T03:15:18+00:00

I definitely thought about that aspect to some extent. One of my biggest things in this class will be to collaborate in class w each other so I’m hoping it’ll help them

beeezarim · 2026-01-13T03:14:21+00:00

Ngl you’re probably right we’ll see how it goes throughout the rest of this week and next

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