Make Friends With Your Teachers

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As you make your way through college, I suggest you genuinely work to form a positive relationship with your teachers. Get to know them and help them get to know you, your interests, and goals. This relationship will be useful when you are struggling with an assignment or a concept, because you will feel more comfortable asking your teacher for help, which, in turn, reinforces the relationship.

Keep in touch with your teachers after you have moved on and into other classes, especially teachers in your career field. Let them know what classes you are taking, what grades you are getting, and your progress towards your goals.

When the time comes when you need a letter of reference for a scholarship, graduate school, internship, or a job -- you will have developed a handful of teachers ready to support and recommend you. Remember to always follow up with a nice thank you card! And don't forget to let them know about your accomplishments, graduation, and new career.