{"id":7503,"date":"2016-11-07T12:42:10","date_gmt":"2016-11-07T12:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hnews.hult.edu\/?p=7503"},"modified":"2023-02-08T17:24:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T17:24:09","slug":"need-get-know-college-professors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/need-get-know-college-professors\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you need to get to know your college professors"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you arrive at college getting to know your professors is not always your first priority. Just finding your way to and from class can be enough of a challenge! But once you have settled into your new surroundings, building a good relationship with your college professors has some definite advantages, and can add so much value to your degree.<\/p>\n

Your professors can be great allies, as they know the system and can offer you the benefit of their professional experience during your degree. They\u2019ll be the first to hear about new opportunities through their professional network, so a good rapport could have a real impact on your academic life and career development. Ultimately, it will also be one of your professors who writes your first reference in four years\u2019 time. So what can you do to make a good impression?<\/p>\n

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  1. Remove that imaginary student\/teacher boundary<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You may feel shy around your teachers to start with, but don\u2019t let that get in your way. Your college professors don\u2019t expect you to be as formal as your high school teachers did, and you\u2019ll have a lot more freedom to say and do what you think best. Use this opportunity to establish your maturity early on. Your attitude will set the tone for your relationship, so approaching your professor as a peer is crucial\u2014students who don\u2019t do this miss out on more than just small talk.<\/p>\n

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    1. Make your own introductions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Think about how many students there are in each lecture, and how many lectures your professor gives a day\u2014is it likely that they are going to have the time to seek you out? Possibly not, but that doesn\u2019t mean they wouldn\u2019t like to if they could. Make sure you get to know your discipline leads by introducing yourself at the end of a lecture, or asking a question about something you didn\u2019t understand. Not only will they remember you, but they\u2019ll remember you as someone who listened and was eager to improve.<\/p>\n

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      1. Be curious in class<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        If your school encourages you to speak up in class, make sure you ask questions. The chances are that if you are wondering what something means, then so is somebody else. For professors there is nothing worse than blank stares, so aim to ask at least one question per class\u2014but make it count. Your professor is working in their chosen subject because they enjoy exploring and explaining it, but it is the interesting little tangents they\u2019ll really enjoy debating. Querying an intelligent tangent will earn you more brownie points than just asking the obvious.<\/p>\n

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        1. Be professional<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Regardless of how good your intentions start out, at some point you will be tempted to go to that 9am lecture and slouch at the back of the class in your pajamas and a hoodie\u2014but try and resist the urge. Your professor probably got out of bed earlier than you to come to class when they would much rather be on the couch with a coffee, so dressing right and making an effort is the best way to quickly show your appreciation. Illustrating that you are engaged and here to learn won\u2019t go unnoticed, and it is great preparation for life after college too.<\/p>\n

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          1. Make your work count<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The best way to get into your professor\u2019s good books is the oldest and the hardest\u2014writing submissions that impress. Choosing an unusual topic or angle when you submit coursework, particularly on bigger projects, can make you stand out from the crowd though. If the rest of your class are writing case studies on the same thing, picking something completely different will not only increase your chances of writing something original, it will also make your professor sit up and take notice. Your work is also a great excuse to seek out your professor and have a discussion. Office hours aren\u2019t just for students who need help, so make use of them to discuss your plans, check out a professor\u2019s work, or even ask for a book recommendation or two.<\/p>\n

            Are you ready to get started? If you\u2019re new to college, let us know how it is going, or tell us what\u2019s worked for you in the comments\u2014we\u2019d love to hear your ideas.<\/p>\n

            You can also find out more about Hult professors, classes and much more when you check out Hult International Business School on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> or follow Hult on Twitter at @hultBBA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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