Be Kind. Professors are People Too.

I have had two instances in the past two days that have called me to write this post.

1. A guy called a professor an A$# because the guy didn't understand something on a test.
2. A lady said everything the professor was teaching was "ridiculous and stupid".

Um, really?

Be. Nice. To. Your. Professor.

Even if you don't agree with what they say.
Even if you hate the way they teach.
Even if you think that their style is ridiculous.
Even if you think that they know nothing.

Because you are wrong.
They know a lot.

Who is the one that has the advanced degree and years of work experience?
Not you.

If you don't understand something a professor explains, ask a question.
Don't whine about how they can't teach.

Each professor has a difference style.
Just because you don't mesh with them doesn't mean you should put them down.

Professors are people too.
They have lives.
Their feelings get hurt when you call them out because they don't explain something well.
Sure, you need to be looking out for education, but 99% of professors aren't out to make you fail.

Here are dos when it comes to professors: 
1. Be kind.
2. Have respect. Even if you don't agree with the professor, be a professional. Even if the lecture is boring, do your best to at least "look" like you are paying attention. Most professors have great things to say.
3. Visit them after class. Utilize their office hours, if you don't get something, ask them. Maybe they can point you towards more resources, or explain it to you a more helpful way.
4. Be supportive. Don't get riled up when a professor changes something, it's life. Get over it. 
5. Get to know your professor. Who knows? Maybe you will be able to get a great recommendation letter, or even an internship through them.

Professors are your greatest asset in college.
Take advantage of them.
They are for your benefit. 


Remember that the next time you complain you don't understand something. 
Ask yourself if you've done the necessary work to understand.