When it comes to talking to our professors, some of us might experience a sinking feeling. It comes from the anxiety of not wanting to be a bother or wondering if the question you\u2019re about the ask is even worth asking. It\u2019s important to remember that as students you are always allowed to talk to your professors and they know that, because if they couldn\u2019t help you with a question who would? However, it is easier said than done and that\u2019s why I\u2019ve decided to share some tips I\u2019ve collected over my years at Farmingdale when it comes to talking to your professors.<\/p>\n
This is probably the biggest revelation I came to while at Farmingdale because sometimes I actually forgot professors were students. We see them fully educated and organized with their experiences, but don\u2019t see the hard work and struggle that took to get there. They had questions just like we need answers, so remember that when you\u2019re going up to talk to them that they were in your position once too.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m sure we\u2019ve all had the thought that \u201cthis is definitely a stupid question,\u201d but trust me when I say it isn\u2019t. Professors answer all types of questions every day and usually the same ones each semester, so rest assured that they\u2019ve probably heard yours before and won\u2019t look down on you for asking it.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest reasons I don\u2019t ask a question before, during, or after class is because I forget what it was. Writing a question down while studying, working on an assignment, or taking notes can help you feel less anxious when approaching professors for help. It also allows you to wait to ask your ask your question with the professor privately if you happen to be someone who doesn\u2019t like to speak up in class.<\/p>\n
While talking to professors in person is the best way to get your answers quickly and allow for an open discussion, emailing questions is also a good way to communicate your thoughts. It\u2019s best to put a subject line that tells your professor that you have questions and be descriptive. For example, if you have a question about the exam on Friday you should write your subject line as \u201cQuestions about Exam 3 on Friday 10\/13.\u201d This also helps if you go to class before the professor has answered your email because you can easily sort the email out and bring it up to the professor in person.<\/p>\n
Sometimes we’re afraid of our professors not because they\u2019re bad people, but because they are in a place of authority. Just because they are in charge of the classroom doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t care about a students success. Professors want to help you in and out of the classroom as much as anyone else you get support from. So don\u2019t be afraid of them but instead think of them as someone to look to for guidance.<\/p>\n
Looking back on my years at Farmingdale I wish I had learned these tips and thoughts sooner. I will say that my fourth year at Farmingdale has shown me how far I\u2019ve come in terms of talking to professors and approaching them both in person and through email, and it has made a huge difference with my class grades and understanding of the material. Professors are people just like us and want to see their students \u201cbecome all one is capable of being,\u201d that is our school’s motto after all.<\/p>\n
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