the encouragement lounge: Get to know one of your professors

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Get to know one of your professors

Hi All, Whether you have just graduated or are continuing in your program, get to know at least one of your professors. Was one of your classes particularly engaging? Would you like to know more about one of your professor's research or professional interests? Are any of your professors working in your direct area of interest?

Think of a prof with whom you would like to connect and ask her or him to meet for a soda or coffee, or meet in the office, or whatever is most comfortable. Your professors can be important and helpful in your development -- but most often you will need to initiate the relationship.

Be well!

Harriet

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Working adult students, on my mind...

I hope this blog will be helpful to friends and others involved in a variety of endeavors. However, I created the blog with students in mind and continue to develop it with that specific group as my focus.

I believe that with the increase in evening, weekend, and low-residency programs, students are working more and more in isolation. If we were all full-time students on campus, we would have the informal support that comes with being able to go down the hall and talk with a colleague, etc. But instead, we are working late nights and weekends at home in front of the laptop.

With that in mind, I hope the encouragement lounge provides brief moments of respite and energizing connection. This does not at all replace valuable face-to-face contact. Many aspects of the academic journey can only be addressed via in-depth conversations with colleagues and teachers. And I would always rather sit down and talk with someone than to communicate online. Nonetheless, my aim is to give you one more channel for quick hits of support.