Well, summer vacation has come and gone, and the new school year is upon us. Students will face a semester of stress, lack of sleep, and aggravation, especially if you major in Journalism. Don't worry, each semester will also provide positive moments as well to balance out all the hardships.
On the first day of school, freshman students will soon step foot on campus as an official college student for the first time. While they're nervous, excited, and hopeful for their first year of school, it's safe to say that they don't have a clue as to what lies ahead. That's to be expected during their first year on campus. As a freshman in college, there's so much that you have to get used to and have to deal with. One of the biggest things that freshman must deal with are professors that they might not get along with.
Now granted, this is something that everyone must deal with. But this concept might be hard for most incoming freshman to grasp who aren't used to dealing with college professors. In college, you will meet professors who pour life into you in different ways. Sometimes, they will be gentle with you and walk you through your issues. They can serve as mentors that help you through school and your career. Other professors might take on a more aggressive approach. These professors care, but they operate with tough love. Regardless of the professor(s) that you end up with, it's important to remember that if you don't put in the effort, then they won't show any remorse.
I learned this lesson the hard way. My first semester of college, I had a math teacher who I didn't care for. He wasn't helpful and didn't seem to care. So I took on the attitude that I felt that he had. Since he didn't care, I didn't care. That never works. My attitude didn't affect him, but it ended up with me being on academic probation. In college, let alone life, you might encounter professors or people who just don't seem to care, or it might be that you two might not ever see things eye to eye. While it might be frustrating, I think the biggest piece of advice is to make sure that you have the right attitude. Even if you feel that they don't care, you owe it to yourself as a student to care about your own grade and your own future. That might require more time studying and getting tutoring, but it's for your own benefit. One thing is true, professors tend to help students who help themselves.
Another piece of advice I'd offer is for all freshman to get to know their professors, especially the ones who seem the most intimidating. They will do what they can to help you, especially if they see you trying. Sometimes that means going in their office as soon as you start to struggle and admit that you're struggling. It will pay off in the end.
This advice could benefit everyone who struggles with their professors. But for incoming freshman especially, take heed to this advice and make your college experience easier.
