How to Have a Great, Working Relationship With Your Professors

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By Abbie Stutzer
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Monday through Friday, you go to your dreaded 8 a.m. class. As you walk through campus, you think, “I wonder what professor Snickertree has planned for today. I hope she brought her coffee, and took her anti-anger, anti-depression, anti-anxiety (list continues) pills today. Siiiggghh.”

Yeah. We’ve all had professors like good ol’ Snickertree. It’s almost impossible to get on this professor’s good side.

Ever wonder how some students are able to get along with every professor on campus? Although some professors may seem like they have never smiled in their life, it’s relatively easy to get on a stern professors good side. Consider these six suggestions, and you will be on your way to the top of the class.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A planner
An alarm
A cell phone lock
An extra 30 minutes
An e-mail account
A question

Step 1

Attend the first class of the semester, and get there on time!

After enrollment, buy a sturdy planner and mark the first day of class. Also, consider investing in a trusty alarm clock. “Uh, sorry prof., I slept in,” is not a good excuse. Mark the first day of class in your planner, and remember to set your alarm clock the night before class. Set your alarm 15 minutes ahead of when you need to wake up to be safe. Many professors say that when a student misses the first day of class for no reason, it leaves a bad impression of the student in the professor’s mind.
Step 2

Don’t text during a lecture, and turn in easy homework.

Do you like it when your friend texts other people when you are talking to him? Probably not. Professors find this action rude, and distracting. If you paid the money to take the class, pay attention. Your friend can wait. Also, make it a practice to turn in easy homework assignments. Not only does turning in work on time look good, it can help buffer your grade at the end of the semester. After all, partial completion is better than nothing, folks.
Step 3

Be informative, and inquisitive.

Everyone gets sick. Even professors. So, when you are sick or can’t make it to class, make sure to e-mail your professor ahead of time. Sometimes professors won’t count you absent, and will let you turn in assignments late if you inform them you will be gone before class begins. Lastly, go by your professor’s office. Try to visit them at least twice during the semester. Stopping by to ask an exam question, have a paper proof read or to ask a question about the final shows your professor you care about your grade.