Discussion group included: Leah Schreffler, Sam Livorno, and Laura McGroary
In our group discussion, we focused on how can a student befriend a professor, how to establish a relationship with them, and our personal experiences so far. We talked about how it really depends on the individual’s personality. For example, if you are an outgoing person, it’s much easier and comfortable for you to approach someone rather than an introvert. We discussed that because we see professors as much higher in position than students, it can be intimidating. However, students tend to forget that professors are just like us and simply just want us to achieve our goals. Professors put themselves out there and it’s up to individuals to simply approach them as a source of help. We also talked about ways to interact with professors, such as introducing yourself, sitting within the first two rows, participating in the discussions, and simply going to their office hours.
