Is it possible to be close with your professors?

reedie
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:32:54 +0000

It’s definitely possible! I mean, I don’t have a relationship with any of my professors like the one you described with your teacher, but I am still friendly with the majority of them. In August, I’m house sitting for my Humanities professor from last year. I was particularly close with the theater design professor (I’m a theater major) although, sadly, she isn’t coming back next year.
I would agree that the more time you spend around them, the likelier you will be to become friendly with them. In class, your remarks to them don’t always have to be about academics. Before or after class is a good time to just kind of chat with them. Also, the professors in fields you’re majoring in/are highly interested in are good “prospects” (so to speak) because you already share academic interests.