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"  In college you&amp;#039;ll find that many students choose their classes based on the professor, not the subject. It&amp;#039;s important to have good professors throughout your college career. Professors are much more than the final say on your grade. A good teacher can not only spark a deep interest in a new subject, but also be an excellent source of assistance and guidance way beyond the classroom. Don&amp;#039;t worry if your lecture has more than 300 people in it \u2014 there are still plenty of ways to befriend your teacher. Be Involved  Always come to class on time. Frequent lateness or absence will convey that you&amp;#039;re not taking the class seriously. Come to class with the necessary materials and assignments. Being prepared and ready to learn will show your diligence. If you need an extension on an assignment, be sure to talk to your teacher in advance. Make sure to participate in class discussions when appropriate. A student who is enthusiastic about the subject will make the professor happy to be teaching it. Be courteous to the other students. Professors will take note if you put down other students in class. If you disagree with what someone else said, argue your point with tact. Don&amp;#039;t Be a Stranger  Talk to your professor inside and outside the classroom. If you&amp;#039;re in a large lecture, don&amp;#039;t sweat it. Visit your professor during his or her office hours. Don&amp;#039;t limit your visits to asking for homework help. You can stop by to tell them you enjoyed the lesson or even just to chat. Be sure to keep in touch after the semester has ended. E-mail your professor with updates during the next semester or summer break. If you find something that might interest them, make sure to let them know. For example, if you read an article that pertains to what you&amp;#039;ve discussed in class, send it to your professor. Be Genuine  Teachers have a sixth sense for brownnosers, so be sincere in what you do. Bringing your teachers presents too often or complimenting their shoes every day will come across as sucking up. Teachers may be skeptical of your behavior and the other students will be resentful if you play the role of teacher&amp;#039;s pet too often. If you aren&amp;#039;t happy with your grades in the class, talk to your professor and show that you care about the subject material and school. Ask for tips and advice on how you can do better in the class. They&amp;#039;ll appreciate your motivation. Don&amp;#039;t just ask your teacher for a recommendation. If they do write you a reference, be sure to keep in touch with them afterward. With a bit of effort, your professor can become a source of guidance and support. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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