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Can I contact my professor during the summer? (2024)

A professor talks about why they never took a summer off and explains what professors actually do over the summer.

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The surprising reason why professors have favorite students

A professor talks about what happened when their students thought they had favorite students and what students can do about it.

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Do professors check sources (PROFESSOR answers)

This college professors explains why they don’t ALWAYS check student’s sources in their paper and talks about situations when they would check more carefully.

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Professor reads their rate my professor and cries

A college professor explains the accuracy of their own rate my professor ratings and talks about how they cried when they read them.

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Arriving late to class - Everything you need to know (2024)

A college professor explains how late is too late to arrive to class, and what to do when you come in late.

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Networking with your professor

A college professor explains how students can network with their professors and stay in touch after graduation.

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Follow this professor’s advice on asking for things from your prof

A college professor explains how to ask your professor to be a reference, get extra credit, have more information, join a class, learn what you missed or get a favor.

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Times when you should NOT email your professor (written by one)

A college professor tells students when they should NOT email their professor like during class, on the weekends or during the summer, etc. And then outlines exceptions to these rules and provides tips when you do email your professor.

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Secrets to success : Visiting professor during office hours

A college professors explains to students how to visit their professor during office hours with a list of relevant questions to bring up.

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Bad college professor? (Do this ONE thing)

A college professor explains how students can deal with a bad college professor and shares REAL solutions.

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Do this NOW if you got caught plagiarizing (by a prof)

A college professor shares what they wish students would have said after they were caught plagiarizing.

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Stuck choosing a college major?

A college professor created ranking factors to help students decide between college majors and explained some important things you should consider before deciding.

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(Grading mistakes) Don't let your professors ruin your G.P.A.

A professor explains how and when to email your professor about a grading mistake with an email template.

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Professor shares secrets on getting an extension (w/ template)

A professor explains when a student might get an extension on an assignment and how to email your professor asking for an extension. An email template is included.

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Hate your college roommate (Tips on how to deal)

Here are some tips and solutions when you find yourself hating your college roommate.

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Making friends in college doesn’t have to be complicated

Learn how to make friends in college and stop stressing about how to make it happen with this guide.

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The biggest mistake you make when disagreeing with your prof

A former college professor discusses why students don’t like their professor and how to deal with it. And then explains how students can respectfully disagree with their professor.

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What a professor can teach you about failing a class

A professor explains what failing means for college students, the consequences of a failing grade and how to deal with it.

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Don’t fail or withdraw until you read this (by PROF)

A professor helps explain the difference between a drop, withdraw and failure of a course in college. And the implications of each one of these decisions.

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How to ask for feedback and get the support you need

A professor of 15 years shares email templates for college students on how to ask for feedback in a variety of circumstances. We discuss everything from different types of feedback to tips for getting feedback.