Get to Know Your Professors
Charles Frederick discovered early on that one way to ensure a great beginning at the University at Albany is by getting to know your professors.
“The best experience was being able to interact with my professors,” said Frederick, a Class of 2007 graduate now enrolled in law school. “Professors Jim Hargett and Susanna Fessler (both of East Asian Studies) have been a huge inspiration to me. You can tell they love what they do so much.”
Tips for Getting to Know Your Professors
- Introduce yourself. Don’t be shy!
- Take advantage of faculty office hours. Most faculty post their office hours so that students know their availability.
- Stumped by an assignment? Say so. Ask questions, find out what the professor wants, and follow through. Professors notice those who make the effort.