I'd like to meet up with him to catch up, notify him of what I'm doing, and talk about my future grad school goals. Any idea as to what is the most polite/most common way to write this kind of email? I'd appreciate your help!
I hate this kind of stuff and not good @ it, so that's why I am asking. Should I just go straight to the point, or should I start off with the "long time no see/hope you're doing great" crap?
2007-02-12 12:05:34 · 6 answers · asked by not Jane 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Looking over my question, I shouldn't say "crap" but I hope you know what I mean. I actually have a lot of respect for him!
2007-02-12 12:08:39 · update #1
It's always best to have a short sentance or two saying. Hi I hope you are well. Make sure to re-introduce yourself as well. What class were you in, what do you look like, what did you write about (something that'll help the prof. remember who you are).
Then state that you enjoyed the class and would love to sit and have a chat with him/her about your graduate plans. Then ask what time works best for the professor and say thank you.
Remember, Professors expect students to do this. After all you have to keep up relations to get good reccomendation letters.
2007-02-12 12:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by RedPower Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go straight to the point. Professors are usually busy and get a lot of email. You can always talk about small stuff when you meet with him
I would write:
Dear Professor X:
My name is Y, from your Z class last year. I'd like to come by and visit you in office hours some time because I'm in need of some advice for my career. I thought you would be the best person to ask. Please let me know if you're available to meet some time. I hope you have been doing well and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,
Y
2007-02-12 20:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by nauticalpsycho 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For example, write:
Dear professor Jones,
This is Susie Smith and I was in your English 301 class a few semesters ago. In case you don't remember me, I sat in the third row and have brown hair. I'm sorry to bother you, I know you are probably very busy, but is there a time when I could make an appointment to talk with you? I need some advice on what to do with the next step of my college education, and I think you would be the best person to speak to about this. I really enjoyed your class and the way you teach, and this is why I decided to ask you. Thank you so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Susie Smith
....even though this is an e-mail, it is nice and thoughtful to write it in a formal, traditional way, such as I have done for you above. Good luck.
2007-02-12 20:14:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have his email address, send it, a little of polite "what have you been doing?" would be nice. Make sure you identify yourself. Many teachers might remember faces better than e-mail addresses. Let the professor know what class you took and when.
2007-02-12 20:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by OldGringo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really doesnt matter how you write. what it does depend on is who the teacher is. i have teachers who dont care about students who email to catch up. i also have teachers that want to hear ANYTHING i have to say. it depends on the person really.
2007-02-12 20:10:02 · answer #5 · answered by 360 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter, just be courteous and dont be too 'buddy-buddy' and you'll be fine.
2007-02-12 20:30:07 · answer #6 · answered by johnk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋