Risquit on 4/6/2007 at 04:58
Well kinda. I'm starting my new job as a college professor tomorrow. And now I have to be like responsible. Time to leave my Gen-X slacker-dom behind.
But hey, I did see Dimmu Borgir in concert 2 weeks ago, how many professors do that?
Gingerbread Man on 4/6/2007 at 05:17
What do you profess?
Scots Taffer on 4/6/2007 at 05:21
Pffft, Gen X?
Get with the program, it's Gen Y or die.
Shayde on 4/6/2007 at 06:17
Don't sleep with your students. It seldom ends well.
And yay congrats. :)
Vivian on 4/6/2007 at 08:03
You're a professor? Holy shit! Does that mean that same thing as it does in england? (I.E You are department head and a highly internationally respected expert in your field)
Chimpy Chompy on 4/6/2007 at 08:15
Nah, I think in America it refers to any teaching academic, ie people who'd hold the post of lecturer or reader at a British uni.
Kolya on 4/6/2007 at 09:04
Just don't make the same mistake I made when I held a course on HTML (:D), don't try to act like one of them. In the beginning that worked fine but when the course got larger no one respected me. :(
aguywhoplaysthief on 4/6/2007 at 15:31
A professor is teacher at a college, and I'm pretty sure that you need to have a doctorate to be called that, although I may be wrong.
Risquit on 4/6/2007 at 16:40
^
I always thought that you needed a PhD or a credential, but it turns out not to be true. Many accredited institutions require only a Master's and professional experience in the field. I applied just to see and they hired me!
My girlfriend said, "students are paying $1200 for you?!" I'm like, "I know, scary huh?". That's what I meant about growing up. Pretty much have to all of the sudden.
Oh, and it will be marketing classes.
Tonamel on 4/6/2007 at 17:34
Quote Posted by Kolya
don't try to act like one of them.
I couldn't agree more. You are not their friend. The number of students that will try to take advantage of your good nature (especially if it's freshmen) will probably surprise you. Be tough at the start to get their respect, and you'll be able to be a bit more relaxed by the end without worrying that they're going to walk all over you.
