How to get to know your professor

You’ll find that getting to know your college professor and establishing some sort of relationship can make your life WAY easier. This is especially important if you are in a large lecture hall. Gone are the days of small classes where the teacher can divide their attention between you and your classmates. Now, you are sharing your professor with hundreds of peers. If you get along with your teacher, you are more likely to show up to class and participate while you’re there. Lastly, a solid relationship with a college professor can prove to be very useful if you are ever in need of a recommendation letter. Here are a few ways you can get to know your professor better…

Front row anybody?

It might be tempting to waltz into class at the last minute and snag a seat in the back, but try to resist the temptation to laziness. Simply sitting up at the front of the classroom works wonders – it puts a name to your face so your professor can distinguish you from the rest of your classmates. It also helps weed out unnecessary distractions, which makes concentration that much easier.

Present, Aqui, Here!

Now that you are in college, you don’t have anyone staying on top of you to make sure you go to class. As an adult, it is your responsibility to keep up attendance. Some teachers require you come to every class, while some have a certain amount of classes that they allow you to miss. Most common, though, are the teachers that do not take attendance. Remember – if you don’t show up to class, it is you who will suffer the consequences when it comes time take that exam or hand in that paper.

Rate My Professors

This is a quick way to get to know your professor before ever stepping foot in their classroom. A website that was built for college students, by college students – this is a place for students to review their professors teaching skills and methods anonymously. If you want the inside scoop on the best professors, as well as a heads up on which teachers to stay far away from. You may even get an insight to how they like papers written or what style their tests are.

One-on-One

Many professors hold office hours outside of class, giving you a chance to have their undivided attention. Going to office hours for help on homework, a paper or even to just introduce yourself will put you one step ahead. Even if you don’t need help at the time, take this opportunity to stand out and create a relationship. If you make the effort to go to office hours and get to know your professor, he or she will be more likely to help if you are struggling a bit later on in the semester.

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