So this is my first semester in gradschool, everything is new, i dont even know what im suppose to study on. There are no exams, but all projects and readings. On top of that, im 23, everyone is about 30 and in the prime of their careers, so talk about being intimidated. Now, i dont know if i like the professor, he acts like a ******** up there. He said it himself, he is not an ACADEMIC but a CONSULTANT. I dont know.... he just doesnt feel like a professor, more like a sales man. On my other class, the professor was great, so I thinking its probably not adjustment on my part. So im wondering if I should risk my GPA and suck it up.. or drop him and find another class. I cant believe the college hires professors that doesnt have real people skills... Brains are good, but you need to personality to deliver it... He is like a walking textbook to me.
2007-01-14 01:02:17 · 13 answers · asked by theWorldisFlat 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Okay...he said it himself, HE'S NOT AN ACADEMIC! I've got some news for you, teachers, or anyone hired to instruct a class doesn't care one way or the other whether or not their students like them or whether or not they have good people skills. The college hired him for a reason, my guess is that he has all the proper credentials necessary to instruct for this class. You don't need personality to deliver something, sure it would be nice for the people on the receiving end, but it's not necessary. Trust me, he doesn't care what you think of him, and why should he? He gets a paycheck whether you are there or not. My best advice to you would be to suck it up, finish the course, giving it the best that you can (that old college try) and instead of being intimidated by your other classmates, ask one or two for help if you need it.
Stick with it, you'll get farther if you do.
2007-01-14 01:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you within the time frame for dropping without penalty or if you don't need this particular class, then you might consider it. However, there are always going to be people we don't like and we can't always avoid them. Think of it this way--this is a very, very small portion of your life--a few hours a week for 16 weeks.
Schools do not always hire for their people skills. Quite often, they are hired for their credentials or other reasons. Many professors, especially at grad school, are working professionals, not professional teachers. There is an advantage to this because you can learn from their real life experiences. The same applies to your 30-year-old classmates, you can learn from the things they have already done and mistakes they have made. They might be worth listening to and you might make a valuable contact that you can use later.
2007-01-14 01:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by fordkid14 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DROP THE CLASS!!!!!!!! I have had this problem before with a guy that wasn't a "real professor" too!!! And he was an ***, an ex attorney, very very loud and mean. He could tell that I was shy and basically started calling me out constantly because of it, I WISH I HAD DROPPED THE CLASS in time, instead of trying to tough it out! Because in situations like that your grade is basically made up of whatever he wants it to be.
It's not worth risking your gpa, or wasting your money, just get in another class if you don't mesh with your instructor, or you will have a semester from HELL!!!
2007-01-14 20:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are 23 and others are in their 30s, chances are you either really smart or motivated or both.
About the class... if the subject interests you, don't drop it because of a professor! I am sure grad school is flexible about attendance. Don't attend too many of his classes maybe. Pick up books and learn on your own. You could also register an anonymous complaint about him to the university.
Whatever it is... drop the class only if you don't like it, otherwise not at all.
2007-01-14 01:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by In-Sync 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello, Have you tried to talk with some of the other students in the class? maybe they are feeling the same way you are. Then if you are you could all speak with him together and he would know that you all are feeling the same way about how he is running his class. It is not good to keep things kept inside because then you are not going to want to go to the class and then you are going to really wreck your GPA. Believe me it always helps to talk to someone about what is going on.
2007-01-14 01:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by Katie K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are lots of weird college professors so, unfortunately, many of us have had to suck it up, and just go along for the grade! Don't waste your time dropping now that you've started working towards the credit unless you can still change to another class, otherwise, you're putting yourself behind...and he'll still be weird and getting paid.
2007-01-14 01:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he may well be a complete p rick but what you gotta ask yourself is can you learn from him if so stick it out it might be that this man is for the first time in your academic career making you challenge yourself this is grad school son not high school and your ability to push your self harder than others maybe a primary factor in your success in the future some times those who appear to care the least offer the most .
2007-01-14 01:19:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pretentious f* wit eh?Being an ex-lecturer myself, some of the e-peers always have their backside growing on their shoulders! Do you have a personal tutor? Someone who guides you? Perhaps have a chat with him/her. Say that you feel that you are not learning and you are afraid that that his would ruin your studies. And you are absolutely right, its not just about brains,you need a personality... I taught my guys criminal law and went out with a beer with them afterwards- they're all rich solicitors/ barristers which I keep remind them! Good luck.
2007-01-14 01:07:40 · answer #8 · answered by Viv T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bypass to the top of the dept and consult with them approximately your concerns with this prof. If that's not an option, and you will take yet another class, take yet another class, that prof isn't worth it. I had to re-take a class in grad. college simply by fact the prof. exchange right into a jerk and reported I lied to his face as quickly as I did not and had all of my class and different prof.'s backing me up. sturdy success with the prof. undertaking.
2016-10-19 23:18:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report him. A poor lecturer effected our entire classes grades by changing what she expected at the last minute and we all failed several units.
I will devour her.
2007-01-14 01:10:34 · answer #10 · answered by Mighty C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋