[header] How to deal with a demanding professor [title] Take a deep breath. [step] Plenty of professors like to act tough up front to weed out anyone who doesn't belong in the class. Keep in mind that it's often just a tactic.
[header] How to deal with a demanding professor [title] Take a deep breath. [step] Plenty of professors like to act tough up front to weed out anyone who doesn't belong in the class. Keep in mind that it's often just a tactic.
Of course, the class may still be plenty difficult, but you may find that your professor drops some of the toughness act later on. [title] Don't drop the class immediately. Treat your professor as though their authority is your, not yours. [title] Speak kindly of a professor who works with you on a regular basis. It can irritate a professor's ego, which is why you might try this technique. [substeps] Suck in your belly when you're feeling frustrated. Either this, or outright rejection is inevitable. Look at your own work to figure out if it would be the right fit for you.