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The 10 Types Of Professors You Have In College

The syllabus is attached.

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The 10 Types Of Professors You Have In College

Professors. It is sometimes hard to remember that they are actually people too. There are so many different kinds of professors you will encounter in your lifetime. Not every professor will be your favorite, or the most exciting person on campus. But you will find that one professor that you just click with and actually want to go to their class. Don't fret freshmen, I have created a list of professor personalities so you can be prepared throughout your college career. Don't worry, the syllabus is attached.

1. The Non-Stop Lecturer

You really appreciate this professor’s vast knowledge of the subject matter, but is it really necessary they get through all the material today? Seriously, note-taking in this class is nearly impossible because you only have time to scribble down every fifth word.

2. The PowerPoint Aficionado

Yay! This professor knows how to read off of a slide. These are the professors that you constantly wonder why don't they just save everyone some time and email the slides out? Everyone would be happier, including the professor himself.

3. The Hippie

Don't worry that is not some magic drug you smell, it is just the professor's Woodstock-era Birkenstocks. This class becomes a potential drinking game. Take a shot every time the professor mentions non-violence, spirituality, or peace.

4. The Really Famous Professor

Bow down. You see this professor on TV more than in class. When they are in class they are constantly telling stories of why they went to Europe for the weekend or how they will be gone again on Friday. The great thing about this professor is that they hopefully cancel classes because they are too busy being famous.

5. The Overly Enthusiastic T.A.

This guy is maybe two years older than you, but his bowties suggest he’s wise beyond his years. You, however, see right through his B.S. and realize his classroom antics make him better suited for entertaining a group of toddlers. He uses his extra knowledge to make sure you know that he can control your grade.

6. The Nerdy Hunk

You thought the class would be a breeze until you realized how incredibly hard it would be not to fantasize about the professor during class. In all seriousness, smart and sexy have never combined in such a glorious way before. One thing is for sure: you won’t be falling asleep in his class any time soon.

7. The Self-Promoter

First, the professor blasts other textbook authors as idiots because she didn't them help write it. Second, she assures you her textbook is the best while also ignoring the rising cost of textbooks. Third, she updates the textbook each summer and requires the updated edition for the fall semester (good luck selling yours back).

8. The Inappropriate Professor

This professor relates everything to sex, and it makes you feel so uncomfortable its hardly bearable. If there is the slightest hint of sexual symbolism in the novel you're reading, you better come to class prepared to discuss it and all the awkwardness that comes with it.

9. The Impossible Professor

This professor will do everything in their power to make this the hardest class to pass in your college existence. The first exam average will be a low D and he'll say it with a smile. This is the class where you cannot wait to take the end of semester survey and just pile on the nasty comments.

9. The Foreign Professor

This professor is definitely one of the nicest professors on campus, but his thick foreign accent makes it virtually impossible to understand a single word he says. You leave class with really sketchy notes, so you force yourself to do the reading in order to have a clue about what’s going on. My advice for you is to ask for clarification via email.

10. The Chronically Late Professor

This professor expects everyone to be on time to class, but they need to make sure they get their Starbucks, even if the line is wrapped around the Union three times. You begin to hope that she will be a no-show every class, but her tardiness is on point.

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