Are you nervous about meeting new friends and classmates at university, but even more nervous about meeting your professors? Don’t you worry folks, it's all sorted. Just remember that professors are people too, not monsters. Here are some tips that will hopefully help you cultivate the positive relationships with your professors.
- Sit in the front of the room: this may seem trivial and simple, but it works like a charm because this gives the professor a chance to know who you are.
- Visit them during office hours: visit every now and then(often) with questions you have about the course material, a paper that you’re writing, or simply have a chat with him/her for suggestions regarding your future.
- Be attentive, and participate actively in class.
- Always ask questions when you don’t understand the course material: don’t be afraid to ask for clarification.
- Respect their time, and always be punctual.
- Be polite and respectful; approach them in a courteous and considerate manner.
- Be proactive if you run into problems during the semester: communicate with them through emails, especially when you have to miss exams or classes due to certain circumstances.
- Don’t be afraid to make friends with your professors.
A cheeky and humorous list of how to build relationships with (or please your) professors:
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