So the professor you wanted isn\u2019t available and you\u2019re stuck with a tough professor. Don\u2019t worry – it\u2019s not the end for your GPA. Follow these steps and maybe you\u2019ll be walking out of this semester alive.<\/p>\n
This is true for any class, but especially for a class with a professor who is a tough grader. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for someone\u2019s contact information even if you don\u2019t know them; chances are, they find the class hard too. You can start forming study groups with your friends in the class or even just have a text buddy when a homework question gets too hard or you want to talk about how your professor wore the same shirt to your last five classes.<\/p>\n
Related:\u00a0Going From Clueless to Studious – Make a Friend and Get an A!<\/a><\/p>\n Make sure you know the professor\u2019s email and office hours. If they mention\u00a0a way they prefer to be reached, make a note of it. It\u2019s easy to be afraid of your professor, but don\u2019t be- you\u2019re paying money to take the class so get your money\u2019s worth. If you have questions about something that was discussed in class, talk to the professor about it after class or during his\/her office hours. If you don\u2019t understand the syllabus, email him\/her.<\/p>\n Related: 3 Reasons You Should Get to Know Your Professors<\/a><\/p>\n If you know that\u00a0a\u00a0professor is going to make a certain class difficult, study a few more hours than you would normally. It\u2019s important to delegate your time outside of class efficiently. It wouldn\u2019t make sense to dedicate the same amount of study time to\u00a0a class you find easy as you would to\u00a0a class you find challenging. Make notecards, do the readings, create practice questions for yourself. Do what it takes to make sure you don\u2019t fall behind.<\/p>\n2. Don\u2019t be afraid to communicate.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
3. Dedicate extra study time for that class.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n