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So, you all are use to my upbeat and postive posts by now…and are probably wondering, is there anything in this world that gets under your skin? Yes… Thank you for asking. There is.

Today you will listen to me on academic honesty and integrity and the price tag that follows. Current price tag $150.

In one of my courses, there was a text book shortage. Yes, that is right. The bookstore ran out of textbooks so a lot of students were having a hard time catching up. We all know by now, that I am a bit naive, and so, when a student seemed to be having trouble in the course without a book, I loaned her mine (I was caught up to chapter 3). I did not know her, never seen her before, and don’t know anybody who would know her.

Then, after loaning it to her, 4 class periods passed by and I was without a book and she was missing in action. I told everybody who would listen to my story, and they all said, “Yeah you won’t be getting that back”.

I sent out an email to her, asking for my book and still no response. I finally broke down and asked my fiance if I could borrow some money so that I can buy a new book. I was ready to talk to the teacher, to see if I can get an extenstion on the next homework, and looked down at my phone.

1 new voicemail. It was her. She had my beloved textbook, and was trying to find my information.

I tried to be the nice girl, and just shen I hit panic, she was just as kind and returned it. Whew.

There ya go kids, sometimes, it just takes a little kindess for academic honesty and integrity to truly have a purpose!

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