\t\t\t\tGraduation tip #2 goes along with the previous graduation tip, which was to talk to your teaching assistant.\u00a0 Today’s tip focuses on the simple rule of asking (at least) one question per discussion section.\u00a0 While this tip may seem very simple, you’ll be surprised at how many students actually do not do this.
\nThis idea comes from another tactic that many shy people are taught, which is to say hi or smile at 3 strangers per day.\u00a0 The goal here is to become more comfortable with interacting with strangers you do not know and eventually striking up conversations.
\nThe simple task of asking a question or two and engaging in conversation at least once per section helps show your involvement in classes.\u00a0 The trick here is to make sure the TA also knows your name!\u00a0 Think in the big picture, in the real world what good is talking to the big boss and giving him a great idea, and then leaving without even introducing yourself?<\/p>\n
I remember when I was in college, I had some teaching assistants who in the 10th week still did not know the names of many of their students.\u00a0 Was this their fault?\u00a0 Were they partying too hard or just really bad with names?\u00a0 It was neither, it was my fault!\u00a0 Throughout the entire quarter I had failred to make a lasting impression that would force them to remember my name!<\/p>\n
So to summarize, participate, participate, participate.\u00a0 Here’s a bonus tip.\u00a0 Email the TA before the discussion session with a quick question, or a follow-up question after the section.\u00a0 This helps ensure the TA knows your first and last name and to not confuse you with other students who may have the same first name.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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