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I'm currently stuck abroad due to flight cancellations because of adverse weather in the UK. I will miss my exams tomorrow because of this, I was due home today.
Will I be able to resit the exam foundation mathematics 1,
I'm worried if I miss the exam I will fail my course. I'm trying my best to get home but all flights are cancelled.

Reply 1

Original post by adammctasney
I'm currently stuck abroad due to flight cancellations because of adverse weather in the UK. I will miss my exams tomorrow because of this, I was due home today.
Will I be able to resit the exam foundation mathematics 1,
I'm worried if I miss the exam I will fail my course. I'm trying my best to get home but all flights are cancelled.

Have you let your uni know? Can you get an alternative flight - some airports are open

Reply 2

Original post by Muttley79
Have you let your uni know? Can you get an alternative flight - some airports are open

I have emailed my tutor and we are looking at alternative flights but the majority are fully booked with other passengers from other cancelled flights. The airline I'm flying with has offered us a alternative flight in a couple of day but this would mean missing the exams still.

Reply 3

Original post by adammctasney
I have emailed my tutor and we are looking at alternative flights but the majority are fully booked with other passengers from other cancelled flights. The airline I'm flying with has offered us a alternative flight in a couple of day but this would mean missing the exams still.

Good luck - maybe come back earlier in future? The snow was predicted several days ago.

Reply 4

Original post by Muttley79
Good luck - maybe come back earlier in future? The snow was predicted several days ago.

Thanks I definitely need it. We seen the weather warnings and tried to get earlier flights on Thursday/Friday but they were fully booked. I even tried looking into flying to a different airport but seems everyone had the same idea and the flights were either full or way put of my price range. ☹️ I've been advised students can re sit exams in August if we miss or fail them so anyone else in similar situations reading this.. speak to your tutor and they will advise you on what's options you have. Thanks mutley79 for your time.

Reply 5

Original post by adammctasney
Thanks I definitely need it. We seen the weather warnings and tried to get earlier flights on Thursday/Friday but they were fully booked. I even tried looking into flying to a different airport but seems everyone had the same idea and the flights were either full or way put of my price range. ☹️ I've been advised students can re sit exams in August if we miss or fail them so anyone else in similar situations reading this.. speak to your tutor and they will advise you on what's options you have. Thanks mutley79 for your time.

You are welcome - my son is due to fly for work later today so have been keeping an eye on his destination airport.
Original post by adammctasney
I'm currently stuck abroad due to flight cancellations because of adverse weather in the UK. I will miss my exams tomorrow because of this, I was due home today.
Will I be able to resit the exam foundation mathematics 1,
I'm worried if I miss the exam I will fail my course. I'm trying my best to get home but all flights are cancelled.

Hi there,

My advise would be to see if you can defer the exam till next semester- that way you won't fail it and you should be able to provide strong evidence on the cause for your deferral.

If you somehow are unable to get it approved - try not to worry - speak to your module leader and if worst comes to worst retake the exam but at least your module leader is aware.

Hope this helps
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