Last Saturday, I was telling you about talking sticks and being forced to play games in an environment where I was expecting to learn. Little did I…… Read more “I’m Not A Child (Part 2)”
Category: School Tips
I’m Not A Child (Part 1)
Few things make me more upset than being treated like a child. As I alluded to in my post earlier this week, I went to a conference…… Read more “I’m Not A Child (Part 1)”
How To Prepare for School
Most people start going back to school in August, and after reading previous posts I’d done on this topic, I just wanted to add/emphasize a few things. …… Read more “How To Prepare for School”
Chasing Your Dreams
Have you ever had a goal in life, and when given the opportunity, fail at it twice? And when given the opportunity a third time, do you…… Read more “Chasing Your Dreams”
Are You Taking The Easy Way Out?
This summer, I’m teaching an online biology class for non-majors. Being the final week of the course, I assigned them to write a 3-4 page paper (excluding…… Read more “Are You Taking The Easy Way Out?”
Try New Things!
If you read my post Brave Knights and Heroic Courage, you’ll have noticed that I reflected on my character and that I feel I relate to Susan…… Read more “Try New Things!”
How To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 4)
We’re wrapping up the series: How Not To Ask Your Professor for an Extension with how you should ask for an extension. We’ll be piggybacking off of…… Read more “How To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 4)”
How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 3)
So far, we’ve looked at both the bad timing and excuses and why they would very likely cost you an extension. But what if you managed to…… Read more “How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 3)”
How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 2)
Last week, we looked at how timing will affect your professor’s response to whether or not you can get an extension for an assignment. Today, I’ll be…… Read more “How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 2)”
How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 1)
As an instructor at two different universities, I’ve gotten my fair share of emails asking for extensions. I’m generally a very easy going teacher. Usually when I…… Read more “How Not To Ask Your Professor For An Extension (Part 1)”
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