The best discovery I made in college was finding out that professors are not intimidating. Initially I was concerned my professors would be strict and uptight. I soon put that fear to rest because the professors here are far from intimidating. Since I have been here, I have had a professor dress like a spicy pepper to cheer us up for finals. My lab instructor recently came strolling into the lab with plaid pajama pants. I have also had professors who crack jokes, share funny stories, and even sing during lectures. Professors definitely have expectations for students to follow, but they love to remind students that they are human too and want learning to be fun.
Besides discovering professors are not intimidating, I also learned they love to help students. I thought it would be hard to connect with my professors because they have so many students. I found I was wrong, because my professors took time to get to know me and my goals throughout the semester. Whenever I had a question, did not understand the material, or just wanted to stop by and talk, my professors were available. For example, last semester I got hit with a really bad head cold and had to miss a few of my classes. The professors I had were quick to respond to me about what I had missed in class. I had a professor send me a recorded lesson and another gave me a link to the slides. All of my professors took the time to make sure I was prepared for the next class, and they wished me a fast recovery. I have uncovered that my professors are here to support me throughout my journey in school, and that makes me feel confident about my future here in college.