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> I'd like to ask you for advice on how to make the most out of the time during my studies Go to professor's office hours. I was always so shocked when I show
by scottious 5y ago
> I'd like to ask you for advice on how to make the most out of the time during my studies
Go to professor's office hours. I was always so shocked when I showed up to office hours and I was the only one there almost every time. You can literally have 1-on-1 time with an expert and nobody takes advantage of it.
Another advantage of office hours is that you don't want to look like you're unprepared, so preparing some questions to ask is actually really good practice to hone in on what your gaps in knowledge are.
- ISL 5y agoIn a similar spirit: figure out why the faculty gave you specific homework. Most faculty think hard about which problems to assign. It isn't busy-work. There is a person on the other side of the problem-set/exam/essay, they only get a few assignments, and they are going to have to grade it (or some future work).
- brian_spiering 5y agoAs a former professor, I want to second this advice. Even asking the professor to re-explain some from class is often helpful. If you run out of things to ask, ask about their research. Building that relationship will help if you need an extension on assignment, a bump in a grade, or a letter of recommendation later. Some professors won't care and it will be of little value. Do not get discouraged if it is not a positive experience. Find the professors that do care.
- welcome_dragon 5y agoCame here to say this. Office hours serve many purposes. I remember going to office hours for homework guidance. I've also gone and been the only person there and delved deeper into a subject than an undergrad class normally would with leading experts in the field that otherwise might not give me the time of day If you don't have a schedule conflict, try to go to office hours as much as possible!