Blog#2- Professors

BLOG #2

To all my fellow classmates, hello! Today I think we are going to discuss professors. Professors come in all shapes and sizes, some are down to earth, and some you have to reach to unhealthy lengths to meet their standards. Some are patient and some not so much. Some understand, while others don’t want to hear your excuses. The truth of the matter is if they are a professor then the chances are that they have been in your position before.
One thing that I have found to work on my behalf is to ask my classmates about their experience with professors that I have never had before. Usually if they didn’t work for them, they are not going to work for me. I would ask people who I know, people who I have worked with on projects before. In cases like this I knew what they were like as students, so if I felt that they were being unfair then I took the class anyway and found out on my own. In some cases, I have found I had a delightful experience with these professors, where in other cases I wished I would have listened to my classmates. (We as students are not advised to give other students academic advice.) However if a student asks for your opinion about a certain professor, it is our opinion and the other student can either agree or disagree with your opinion it is their choice in the end.
When you have finally enrolled in classes for the semester, you have chosen your professors for the next several weeks. Get to know your professor, e-mail them frequently if it is an online or ITV class. They enjoy hearing from us, and they like to know we are listening to them, and they are not running on about nothing for two hours and forty-five minutes. After all we are graded on class participation as well. Even a friendly note telling them how much you enjoyed their lecture ensures them you were paying attention.
Respect your professors; we are not in high school any more ladies and gentlemen. It is what it is! If you can respect your professors then they too will respect you. If your can not understand what they are asking for, ask them questions do not just assume this is how they want it. Do not be judgmental; they are just professors not mind readers. Most professors are more then willing to help you succeed in your academic endeavors.
Read your syllabus prior to class so when the professor goes over the syllabus, if you have questions regarding certain subjects ask. Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone if this is the situation; again they are not mind readers and can not tell if you have a question. Know what the professor is expecting of you, and let the professor know in a respectful manner what it is that you are expecting from them, and what you expect to get out of the class, so they can ensure we get what we are looking for.
Most professors are wonderful, and give you a memorable experience; some are there just to teach. If you feel that in any way you are being disrespected as a student then, please do not be afraid to report it. We do not want you to have a bad college experience, we do not want you to walk the halls afraid, and this is an enjoyable experience. So, live it up and get the best out of it, you will be surprised how much fun you and your professors can have if you can come to an understanding and communicate with one another!
Thank you all for reading and stay in tuned for next weeks segment. Also, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to add.

~~Michelle~~