Communicating With Your Professor!

We all know that we were told to communicate with our professor wayyyyy at the beginning of the year. Some of us followed that advice...and some of us didn't. For those who didn't contact their professors there is still hope! Make the best of out of the last couple of months in the semester with these few tips!

1. Introducing Yourself Is Key! 

If your first exam didn't go so well you might want to start contacting your professor for advice on how to study. In order to do that you have to go in and INTRODUCE YOURSELF! If you don't wish to just walk into his office hours and say your name do it before or after class. Trust me, it will help them remember you when you go to office hours later and ask for help.


2. Make a Good Impression 

Showing up to an appointment late or ill-prepared is not a good way to begin a good relationship with your professor. Show up on time with materials and questions prepared so your professor will know you are a caring student. Also, although TA's might allow you to use casual language and titles around them, your professor might not be so hip. Using casual language and titles might be a sign of disrespect to them. Use respect and appropriate language when addressing your professor.

3. Ask the Right Questions

When you begin to go to office hours.. come PREPARED!!! Coming into office hours with no questions or purpose is a waste of time and it makes you look BAD. Coming to office hours with prepared and knowledgeable questions makes you look GOOD.... pretty simple!

Remember, while its always better to get an early start with your professor it's never too late!! Make that connection NOW! It can only help you :)