What Questions Should I Ask My Professor?

• What are your office hours? …
• What can I expect from your class? …
• How can I do well in your class? …
• What is your teaching style like? …
• I'm having trouble understanding the material. …
• Are there any JJC scholarships that you think would be a good fit for me?

What are good questions to ask a professor in an interview?

You MUST have good, concise answers to basic questions: – Why do you want this position? – Why are you interested in our institution? –

Tell us about yourself

. – Tell us about your research – where will you take it next? – What is your teaching experience?

What should I talk to my professor about?

There's nothing wrong with talking to a professor about a previous class you took with him or her that you really enjoyed. You can talk about

what specifically you found interesting

and ask if your professor can suggest other classes or supplemental reading so that you can pursue your interests further.

What questions should I ask a professor before school starts?

• Use the course name and title in your subject.
• Address your email “Dear Professor ___”.
• Include your major, class year, and whether you need this course to graduate.
• Briefly discuss what you can bring to the class, not just what the class will do for you.

What are good questions to ask about a class?

• What name do you like to be called in class? …
• What are you looking forward to in school this year? …
• What do you like the least about school? …
• If you could look back at the end year, how would you describe a successful year?

What are the 3 best questions to ask in an interview?

• Is this a new role or has this role existed previously with your company? …
• Who are the main people and groups I'd be collaborating with? …
• What are some of the paths you see in your company for the person who holds this position?

What are the top 5 questions to ask an interviewer?

1. What do you expect from team members in this position? …
2. Will those expectations change over time? …
3. What is a typical day like at [company name]? …
4. Where do you see the company in five years? …
5. What are the next steps in the job process?

How do you talk like a professor?

1. Remember, we're people too. …
2. Talking to you is part of our job. …
3. Keep each professor's communication preferences in mind the first time you reach out. …
4. We're not mindreaders. …
5. Don't suffer in silence.

Is it OK to text your professor?

Send a text message to your professor. Please note that

your professor may not use text messages

, may not use a text message-enabled phone, may not want to use text messages (or pay for them) in his/her professional life, or may not understand your situation completely when communicated via text message.

How do you politely ask a professor?

1. have an informative subject line.
2. be concise.
3. be formal: Dear Dr. Smith; Sincerely, Your Name.
4. not use Mrs. or Ms.
5. NOT have slang, abbreviations, or emoticons.
6. if applying for an opening: address any qualifications the professor is looking for.
7. if asking for a research opportunity:

How do you get closer to a professor?

1. Introduce Yourself After the First Class. …
2. Look Up Your Professor Online. …
3. Make Participation a Priority. …
4. Be Courteous and Respectful. …
5. Attend 2-3 Office Hours. …
6. Make Sure They Understand Your Professional Goals. …
7. Get A Good Grade In The Class. …
8. Ask for A Letter of Rec After the Class.

How do you know if a professor likes you?

1.)

The professor calls on you randomly to answer questions during a lecture

. You didn't raise your hand or even show any sign that you want to say anything, but more often than not you are being called on. This could be because your professor likes you and enjoys engaging in conversation with you.

How do you make a professor fall in love with you?

1. Look interested. …
2. Say hi to the professor when he or she enters the room. …
3. Ask a question. …
4. Put in your two cents' worth. …
5. Continue the conversation outside class. …
6. Volunteer first. …
7. Join the team. …
8. Ask the profs what they're working on.

What are examples of questions?

• What is it?
• What's this?
• What's that?
• What's your name?
• What's your last name?
• What's his name?
• What's her name?
• What day is it today?

Who knows me better questions to ask?

• Who is your hero?
• If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
• What is your biggest fear?
• What is your favorite family vacation?
• What would you change about yourself if you could?
• What really makes you angry?

How do you ask good questions?

1. Plan your questions. …
2. Know your purpose. …
3. Open conversation. …
4. Speak your listener's language. …
5. Use neutral wording. …
6. Follow general questions with specific ones. …
7. Focus your questions so they ask one thing at a time. …
8. Ask only essential questions.