I know I whine and complain about taking your class. I constantly check the clock while I am sitting in class, and I think about a million other things I could be doing (like sleeping). However, I am deeply grateful for you and your class because you challenge me. College would not be worth the experience if it were not for professors and teachers like you. I do not think I can ever thank you enough for everything you have taught me, but I will try my best to thank you for a few of the things you do for me.
Thank you for challenging me to go beyond the bare minimum. For some classes I have taken, I could not tell you one thing about them or the content. However, I remember almost everything for your classes. You engage the class and myself into the content, and I actually take away something from the class. You know the limits, and you challenge me to go above them, to find something new, and to take away as much as possible in the small amounts of time we have to cover such a large and wonderful topic.
Thank you for teaching me how to manage my time. I can admit that I have a difficult time with procrastination, but your assignments have taught me not to procrastinate. It not only improves my sleep schedule, but also I am not as stressed out about everything else that is going on. I see the deeper purpose, too. I will not have to worry about deadlines for everything after college because you have helped to teach me time management.
Thank you for showing me how to be an effective teacher. I have always wanted to teach by example, and you are what I want to become. Everyone in the classroom knows that you are in charge, but that we can also engage with you about the content and anything else. You give constructive criticism that helps tremendously for me to understand and correct my mistakes. I know what is expected of me, and I work hard to meet your expectations.
Yes, I dread to start working on your assignments, but it is because I do not want to fail you. You are so ready for class and so motivated to teach that I do not want to you to be disappointed in me. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into class, and I want to show you that your class is definitely worth my time and effort. Thank you again for everything you do, and thank you for challenging me to go beyond the limits.
