Throughout high school and my college career so far, I've been a pretty good student.

I've put in the time and effort to get nearly all As every semester. But I've only recently realized why it's harder for me to make good grades in some classes. I'm not going to complain about how hard college courses are or how much homework I have. Yes, college classes are challenging, and often tiring, but there are other factors that affect your ability to finish the semester with a solid grade.

If your professor is lousy and doesn't care about the class, how can you?

I'd like to preface this argument by saying I don't think all professors are lousy. I've had some amazing professors throughout college that have really inspired me and taught me so much. The majority of professors do care, and often more than most of their students. This article isn't about those professors; it's about those who could care less about their students or what they're teaching.

Disclaimer: this article doesn't make me a "nerd."

There's nothing wrong with being a nerd (it just means you're passionate), but my argument can span all university departments. Everyone who pays for their education should be getting the most out of their money, especially when it comes to what they're getting out of their classes. I'm making this argument for every college student so that every college student gets the best out of their experience.

I think the biggest reason lousy professors make it hard for students is because if their lack of motivation.

If the teacher is not motivated for you to learn the subject, then how can you be motivated for the same thing? It's nearly impossible. I find that I get the highest grades in classes where professors are dedicated to each student's success; professors that truly care.

Now the "lousy professor" excuse is definitely a popular argument in the bad grades community, don't get me wrong. People always give excuses for their terrible grades and it usually involves blaming the professor outright. But I'm not just making an excuse. There are definitely professors who just don't care about their students.

Here's why I have the problem with them: students at UNC Charlotte (and other universities, too) pay way too much money to have to deal with lazy profs. If we're putting thousands of dollars a year into a school, we shouldn't have run-ins with these kinds of people.

Personally, I try to surround myself with motivated people. Motivated people keep me motivated, and lousy people certainly don't.

I just think it's something to consider. I think universities might want to be more selective about who they hire. Then again, there's never enough people to teach. Maybe there's no solution. But if you're someone who cares about your education, I recommend going to Rate My Professor and doing your research before signing up for classes next semester.