1. Remember: They are there to help you. The tuition you are paying to your school helps to pay your Prof's salary, so you shouldn't think of them as an omnipotent authority figure. Also, many teachers at this level are passionate about their subject, and want students to understand and succeed.
2. Revise what you are going to say. If you are very nervous, practicing in front of the mirror may help. At least plan out the basics of what you need to say to your Professor; this will help eliminate stammering and rambling.
* If you are asking a favor, like an extension for a deadline or a letter of recommendation, be prepared that they might say no.
* If you're asking for help with the subject, there's really nothing to be afraid of! The worst that will probably happen is that the Professor won't help you understand--in that case, you'll just need to ask classmates for help, or get a tutor.
3. Approach him or her at the end of class, as you may feel more comfortable around your Professor after you've just spent an hour or so in their presence. If there is a mob of students already waiting to talk to the Prof, check your syllabus to see when you can come in for office hours. This might sound scary, but it's a great time to build a positive relationship with a Professor!
4. Be aware of options other than face-to-face communication: If you are simply too nervous to talk to him or her in person, there is probably an e-mail address where you can reach them.
Note:
Get a friend to go up with you, if you are too nervous to go by yourself.
REMEMBER:
Asking for favors at the last minute is not the way to establish positive communication with your Professor.
2. Revise what you are going to say. If you are very nervous, practicing in front of the mirror may help. At least plan out the basics of what you need to say to your Professor; this will help eliminate stammering and rambling.
* If you are asking a favor, like an extension for a deadline or a letter of recommendation, be prepared that they might say no.
* If you're asking for help with the subject, there's really nothing to be afraid of! The worst that will probably happen is that the Professor won't help you understand--in that case, you'll just need to ask classmates for help, or get a tutor.
3. Approach him or her at the end of class, as you may feel more comfortable around your Professor after you've just spent an hour or so in their presence. If there is a mob of students already waiting to talk to the Prof, check your syllabus to see when you can come in for office hours. This might sound scary, but it's a great time to build a positive relationship with a Professor!
4. Be aware of options other than face-to-face communication: If you are simply too nervous to talk to him or her in person, there is probably an e-mail address where you can reach them.
Note:
Get a friend to go up with you, if you are too nervous to go by yourself.
REMEMBER:
Asking for favors at the last minute is not the way to establish positive communication with your Professor.
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