I pay for these classes and these people won't shut up

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Apr 4, 2010

I'm having the problem again in my chemistry class this semester..the class is huge, probably 200ish people, and these 3 girls sit in the front, talk and laugh and then ask questions that the professor just answered...they also laugh and joke with each other when they get 50's on the tests. It's really pathetic :-/

:madface: I hope and pray these [censored] never become nurses, much less get into nursing school. I'd be scared for my life to have one of them holding a syringe over my bed.

allnurses Guide · Apr 4, 2010

I don't know...maybe it's just me...or the fact that I'm old and have no patience with rude behavior. I have no qualms about telling them to shut up. If they want to talk they can take it outside. I do sit up front in my classes. I hope they are not in your classes next semester but if they are I think I'd talk to the prof about it.

Yeah. . . it would have to be a real sunny day with no smog in Los Angeles to prevent me from ripping them a new one. The problem originates from the instructor, though. Talk to him or her first. And you are right, OP. Age should not be a factor or an excuse. My daughter is 20, there is no way she would be that inconsiderate to her classmates.

happy2learn · Apr 4, 2010

Why use all that subterfuge?
Is it possible she could, after class, tell the instructor in private and in a firm, but kind way, that there are disruptive students, and to request he stop the noise in his own classroom. He might not be smart enough to read her mind; sounds like he's not very bright when it comes to people-- no offense meant. So are you saying she should have a silent relationship with the prof. Just exchange eye contact, but no words, huh. Don't be so afraid of the professor that you can't even ask him to modify the environment for conducive learning. Why should she get up earlier to prevent the professor from doing his job. This website is tons of fun.

I really love my instructor. He is very nice and easy to talk to. I talk to him and joke around with him all the time, so it's not a problem to say anything to him first. I think they take advantage of his kind nature. I honestly don't think he hears them and he may not really notice it because he is quite focused on his lectures. He does tell them to shut it during labs(thank goodness they sit at the opposite room from me). I am going to warn him that if they don't listen to him(in regards to lectures because they do during labs), then I'm going to embarrass them by telling them to shut it in front of everyone. Personally, I would love it if they just stopped coming to class. :yeah: I have no desire to be friends with these people, but I just don't want to make enemies in case we ever (dear Lord, please no!) have to work on a group project together. Most of the students in that class are professional adults or serious students, and the immature ones flock together.

tap87 · Apr 5, 2010

I would probably talk to the professor first, since it is kind of their responsibility to make sure the class is line. If you don't get anywhere, or if he or she doesn't say anything to the rude people, then definitely tell them to shhh. I used to be real quiet when I first started for my associate's degree and then I realized how much money I was paying out of my pocket and started to have the attitude that I wasn't there to make friends or be bothered by people who talk constantly.

I agree with the other posters...I notice in my science classes a lot of the people in there are young, right out of high school and just have bad attitudes. I can't stand the ones that act like they don't stink because they are on their way to nursing schools...but they will be the first to not make it!

Instructors notice this stuff...so just point it out and hopefully they will do something. Good luck!

jnkrek2006 · Apr 6, 2010

It seems that a lot of people are seeing this more and more. When I took A&P 1 and 2 in the spring of 09, there were 3 girls that were already in the program that just chatted it up. Our A&P class ran for 8 weeks so we got both 1 & 2 out of the way in one semester. One night these girls were just laughing, and chatting. I could hear them, so could most of the people on that side of the class. I asked the teacher by raising my hand.." I'm sorry but I have to do something...... I turned around and blessed them out! I told them tat just because they were already in the program gave them no right to talk during class. It disturbing those of us who were trying to get in the program. The teacher just looked at me......then he continued to speak. I never heard another word out of them the remainder of the semester. I just happen to know the teacher a little better than others for he was my husbands back DR. Plus he lives right down the street. Those girls shut there mouth and never said another word. I'm not telling you to do the same thing...... but if you can talk to the teacher first and tell him how you are felling it may help.

happy2learn · Apr 6, 2010

Thanks for all your help! It feels good to know I am not the only one that feels this way. :yeah:

smclendon · Apr 6, 2010

I have the same problem in my Cell Bio class (which is luckily almost over). In my case, the talkers are fresh from home so everything is a joke to them! I can't get any closer to the front (if I do I will be sitting in the professor's lap)! The talkers sit up front as well, right beside me, so I understand what you are going through...

MassED, BSN, RN · Apr 6, 2010

well they have to shut their yappers if they want to learn - and they're interfering in your learning, so I'd put it bluntly. Not making any friends, but perhaps they can be respectful.

moma8gma1 · Apr 7, 2010

Catch them before class, or the next time it happens, turn around and in a nice tone say this: "I'm sure you guys probably don't realize that your conversation is loud enough to distract others, but it is distracting to me, especially with such a difficult class like A&P, so would you mind keeping it down or saving it until break? That would really be a help to me. Thanks." :) Done! Don't need to be rude, just let them know -- I'm guessing they're clueless about how others can hear them.

True story: Years ago I was chatting (softly, I thought) with my husband as we listened to a school orchestra play, when the man in front of us turned around and asked us to please stop talking. We apologized profusely and stopped talking. We honestly had no idea anyone else could hear us over the music! Live and learn!

nohika · Apr 7, 2010

i know exactly what you mean .. keep in mind, alot of these chatterboxes are probraly fresh outa high school...eaither thr parents are paying for thr classes or thr gettin financial aid ...so since its not coming from thr pocket, they prob just dont care and are there just becuz thr "supose" to be .your best bet would be to go to the teacher and voice ur opinion. If that doesnt go as planned , try the department head .

You know, I really take offense to this statement. My education is funded through financial aid. That doesn't mean I don't care about the classes because they don't come out of my pocket - if anything, I care more because I wouldn't be able to go to school without the money granted to me. I wouldn't be able to take care of my bills or my family.

So please, don't group us all into "chatterboxes" just because I'm educated by money granted to me. I still want this as much as anyone else who "paid for it in their own money". It's my one chance to make something of myself.

smclendon · Apr 7, 2010

You know, I really take offense to this statement. My education is funded through financial aid. That doesn't mean I don't care about the classes because they don't come out of my pocket - if anything, I care more because I wouldn't be able to go to school without the money granted to me. I wouldn't be able to take care of my bills or my family.
So please, don't group us all into "chatterboxes" just because I'm educated by money granted to me. I still want this as much as anyone else who "paid for it in their own money". It's my one chance to make something of myself.

I don't think that they mean everyone with Financial Aid, just those young people (or sometimes older students) who don't appreciate the chance at an education that they are being given. No one is referring to serious students, just the ones who don't seem to care to learn...

I hope that clears that up...

nohika · Apr 7, 2010

I don't think that they mean everyone with Financial Aid, just those young people (or sometimes older students) who don't appreciate the chance at an education that they are being given. No one is referring to serious students, just the ones who don't seem to care to learn...
I hope that clears that up...

I guess...I just didn't appreciate how they worded it, and I've gotten that from several people. I'm taking 21CR this quarter. I took 20 last quarter and pulled a 3.4. I'm...not going to waste what I've given. I've never met anyone /on/ financial aid who took it for granted, to be honest, and I've met several others.

I'm 19. =/ Unfortunately, the annoying people often seem to be the 20+ ones in my experience...and ironically, the people I've seen be the bitchiest are the ones who do pay for it out of their pockets and are upset that the teachers won't cater to their whims (one girl even dared tell my A&P professor that he was a ***** to his face).