Last week I actually went ahead and did something that pushed my comfort zone a lot and it connects to this assignment really well. I went to my Microbiology teacher's office hours. Microbiology is a really challenging class and we just had our first exams last week. With our exams our teacher lets us get up to 3 extra credit points. I attempted to get them by finding articles online about Microbiology and explaining how they connect to our class. I did not get any of the extra credit points. So for the next exam I wanted to know what kind of articles I am looking for, so that next exam I do not miss out on those points. I went to my professor during her office hours.
I was nervous because this class is a lecture and I knew that she did not know who I was. So I went in and introduced myself and told her that I am very happy that I am in this class because of how interesting it is to me. Which is the truth I was not just trying to suck up!! Everything that we learn in this class is interesting. So then I sat down with her and explained how I want to do my best in her class, and asked if she could explain the extra credit a little more in detail to me. So she did, she gave me a lot of tips to point me in the right direction. She was very nice and seemed to be happy that I was taking the initiative to meet with her about getting a good grade.
I am glad that I went through this experience. This is my hardest professor but now that I have met with her I see that she just wants us all to do our best. This pushed my comfort zone because in high school I always connected with my teachers very well. They would take the time and meet with me and I always got really good grades. Now in college I need to make sure that I make a point and connect with my professors. I need that connection in order to do really well in my class. I suggest that everyone meets with their hardest professor. You could go and just introduce yourself like I did and then tell them your happy to be taking their class. Its as easy as that! And it makes a really good impression!
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