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If Your Professors Do These 7 Things, Thank Them

College professors are important.

Mya Chambers
Sep 13, 2018
Longwood
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College professors can become some of the most important people in your life. They are not just our instructors, but they are often our source of inspiration. Create a positive relationship with your professors because you need them.

1. Sometimes they stay longer than their office hours. (Thank you!)

I cannot tell you how many times I have had professors stay a little longer to help me. They are so encouraging and willing to help when they can. If your professors do this, thank them for their help because they do not have to.

2. They greet you with a smile.

Our professors have good and bad days just like we do. If they can come to class with a smile on their face and give a great lecture, you can be present and listen.

3. They make lectures creative and interesting.

It takes a special person to make sitting through a long PowerPoint interesting.

4. They find different ways to explain material to you.

My professors constantly emphasize that you can never have too many tools in you tool box. They also demonstrate this when they teach the material in multiple ways. Thank God for their brilliant minds.

5. They remind you about assignments.

It is your job to keep up with your assignments and your professor is not required to do that for you. So, if they do send out an announcement every once in a while be glad.

6. They have high standards for you.

If your professors have high standards for you be honored.

7. They do not allow failure to be an option.

A great professor reminds you that you will not always succeed while you pursue your future degree. They let you know that it is okay to stumble and fall because you are not supposed to be perfect. However, they also let you know failure is not an option and are willing to support you on this great journey.

Can you think of some qualities that make your professors great? If so, then go thank them for being an inspiring person.

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