Building Bridges
More than ever, it is important to make memorable impressions on your professors. In life, you learn that it is not only important that you know things but that you know people. Jobs and opportunities are seldom chosen based solely on qualifications rather than connections. 80% of jobs opportunities are acquired by referrals. This is why it is very imperative that you make solid relationships with your professors. These people can alter your career path both positively and negatively. They know people that you may need, and they can be your bridge to valuable people, jobs, and internships.
The first step to building a solid relationship with your professor is go to office hours.
This a time where you can:
Get the professors to remember you name and face
Get valuable information on tests, assignments, or unclear instructions
Leave a good impression in case your grade is ever on the borderline
After you make your appointment with your professor, you may begin to wonder how you can prepare a bit before meeting with them one-on-one.
You could begin by:
Making sure you have done the work and have a consistent class attendance record
Make sure you are vocal about things you do not understand during class time
Attend any additional review sessions
Meet with your professor to see if there are things you could study to be prepared for exams
Meet with your teachers regularly to get feedback on your progression in class
Until next time,
Saleena
