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Continuing from " What to do and not do..... if you hate your teacher or courses abroad" - Part 3 - by Elizabeth Gregory
Hate your instructor?
Here are some suggestions on what to do
* Try to keep at least one positive thought in your mind. Usually "not everyone gets along with everyone" is a good general positive thought.
* Talk to a neutral party who may be able to give some insight. I've used the "is it just me or did so and so seem really nasty today." You'd be surprised how often the answer to that is "nah, that's just the way they are, don't take it personally" comes as a response to that.
* If it's really THAT BAD see if another section of the same course is open. You may be able to switch to a class to a different instructor.
* Find out if this person will be your teacher for the entire semester, term, etc. Many programs rotate instructors on a weekly, monthly, or semi-semester basis. This means you may not be "stuck" with this person the entire time.
And what not to do:
* Do not "challenge" them. Keep a poker face when interacting with them. Don't make it common knowledge that you hate them. You may only make things worse for yourself.
* Don't assume that they hate you too. This many times is not the case.
* Don't give up hope. You can "suck it up." Remember, you don't have to live with this person.
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