Choosing classes and making the semester’s schedule happens to be one of the things I love the most about being a college student. I love the freedom I have in deciding between the option of classes and feeling in charge of my own life for once. But for many students, this time of the semester is the most stressful and possibly the next worst thing from finals week. It’s definitely understandable why scheduling is one of the biggest pressures as a student. The competition in prying for the same courses vital for graduation within a certain major drives people to the state of extreme tension and desperation.
Often times, this intense competition rises because students are constantly relying on how well the professor teaches and chasing after the course with the best rated professor. The website, www.ratemyprofessor.com, has become an extremely popular site for college students to turn to in order to get a preview of how difficult the course they’ve chosen will be. How reliable is this site? For many students, this website is the shortcut to an excellent grade for the semester. However, the ratings listed are created by other students’ previous experiences with the professors, so everything really depends on the individual’s study habits, passion for education, and individual chemistry with the instructor. Ratings on this website are personal, and sometimes, too personal. Sure, it’s tempting to believe all of the reviews posted on the website, but nothing is valid until you face the professors head-on and first handedly experience their teaching methods yourself.
Avoiding bad professors as Cameron Diaz's role in "Bad Teacher"
What I’m trying to tell you is to not become dependent on these reviews that merely tell you someone’s experience with a certain course or professor. Some of the ratings may be reliable, but most of the time, you’ll receive mixed opinions about the same professor – everyone is different, thus everyone produces different judgments. Knowing this now, don’t’ stress about landing a class with the “best” or the “easiest” professor. Succeeding in class does not depend on the professor, but it depends solely on your responsibility and willingness to put in the effort. Feel free to take a look at these ratings once in a while, but liberate yourself from becoming consumed by them. Explore and take risks – that’s what college is for!
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