served as my mentor as I prepared for, and applied to graduate school?
She spent heaps of her office hours with me...
2006-11-25 07:47:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I would say a letter and a small gift that reflects something you know she likes. If you don't know her personal interests and tastes, you could send the letter with a gift certificate that would cover the cost for two people to eat dinner at a nice restaurant in your town. Don't allow her to take you as her guest though (if she offers)! Put the letter in one envelope and the gift certificate in another. On the envelope for the gift certificate write something like, "You have spent many hours guiding me through this process, so I would like you to take two hours to enjoy a beautiful dinner."
2006-11-25 08:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is required -- but I am sure that she will appreciate a small gift. Don't give anything that is too expensive or too personal.
Gifts that I received from students are a tie (which was too expensive and I would rather not have received), books and a gift card to Starbucks. If you give a book, do not give one in her field -- she can get those for free.
Gifts that I have given to my professors include a bottle of champagne, still wine and a tam hat (the kind worn by PhDs in academic regalia -- which I gave to my PhD advisor when I graduated).
2006-11-25 15:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A personal letter describing the impact she had on your life. Something that she can put away and keep. Teachers live for that kind of thing. And as you go on in life keep her updated on how well you are doing. Teaching is a way to live more lives than one. Help her do this.
2006-11-25 16:06:26 · answer #3 · answered by oldhippypaul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋