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What Not to Do: Common Pet Peeves of College Professors
A big part of college life is being able to adapt. No two classes are the same, just like no two professors are the same. You may take two similar classes in the same subject area and find that are run completely differently. College professors are given much latitude in what they teach and how they teach it. Be ready to change and adapt to each individual professor.
Some professors can be inspiring while others can be awful. Even though they are all different, there are certain things most professors dislike. Most of these things are common sense or easy to avoid. There are three major categories of professor pet peeves. They should be avoided at all costs in order to further your success and prevent problems with your professors.
Disruptive Behaviors in Class
Disruptive behavior is any kind of behavior or action which interrupts the teacher or prevents you or your classmates from learning. Constant interruption is a common pet peeve for many professors. They end up repeating the same things over and over again instead of covering new material. Cell phones are one of the biggest causes of disruption in the class room. It is also one of the most easily avoided disruptions. Almost every cell phone has a vibrate mode. Even better, turn it off while you