what are university teachers like?

Question

the only basis for information i have on this matter is what i see on tv and we all know that's not the best source. do they actually care about their students succes? are they helpfull or really harsh on theire students? what do you do when your following bbehind in class in university? do they have tutoring programmes. i'm about to begin university at the university of toronto and i'm really nerveous so please help me!!!!

Answer 1

Some are really easy and some are really hard, most are in the middle.

Some really care about every student, some don't care about anyone, most are in the middle.

Some seem really nice and friendly, others are cold and mean, most are in the middle.

For the most part, they think that since you're an adult now, it's up to you to put forth some effort and to ask for help when you need it.

For the most part, they really really really love their subject and if you start asking about it they will talk to you for hours and hours and hours and hours..... It's their life, show interest and they'll share.

If you start to fall behind (before you get behind) ask for help. Ask the professor and ask upperclassmen. Upperclassmen who have done well - not the one's who are never going to graduate. Some departments have tutoring centers - they can be helpful or not, depends on who is doing the tutoring and why.

In every major at every school there is a group of students who are the recognized achievers. They know each other and probably hang out a bit (when not too busy studying). If you can get that group to take you in - you're set. Always get advice about how to accomplish something from someone who has done it. You can learn how to fail from those who have failed.

Don't worry, you'll do just fine...