Top 10 Teacher Pet Peeves

Some professors are seriously tough and have course rules that drive you close to crazy. But have you ever considered that some of your classroom behaviors might make teachers want to throw you out? Stay on their good side (and the Dean’s List) by steering clear of these actions.

1. Being Late to Class

Arriving a little late to a party is “fashionable.” Strolling into class late is just annoying and disruptive.

2. Asking a Question That’s Already Been Answered

There’s no better way to tell your professor you haven’t been paying attention than by asking the same question a peer asked not five minutes ago.

4. Non-stop Texting and Checking Your Phone

What’s the point of coming to class if you’re just going to be a cell phone rat during the entire lecture? Cut yourself off from your cyber social life for an hour -- we promise it won’t kill you.

5. Using Class as Mealtime
 Sure, eating a power bar or drinking a bottle of water will keep you energized and engaged during class. Chomping on a 12-inch sub and sucking down a smoothie is just going to make your professor crave lunch. And a hungry professor isn’t a happy one.

Dozing Off

Your teacher would rather you skip class to catch some extra z’s than watch you wriggle in your lecture chair trying to get comfortable. Besides, snoring is obnoxious. And is that drool?

7. Blatantly Sucking up
 Your classmates roll their eyes when you constantly have your hand raised, and so does your professor. No one likes a teacher’s pet -- not even a teacher.

8. Writing an Email That Looks Like an AIM Convo

Nothing screams, “I don’t respect you as a teacher!” more than “Sup prof, won’t b in class 2morrow b/c I g2g meet my friendz, cya Thurs.”

9. Cheating

Don’t fool yourself -- because you won’t fool them. It’s easy for instructors to spot work that’s not yours (usually just a quick Google search can confirm). Do yourself a favor and ask for an extension instead of earning an “F” for plagiarism.

10. Being Hung Over

If the strong odor doesn’t give it away, the bloodshot eyes and constant mumbles of “I’m so hung over” are strong clues. Be responsible: Save the late nights for the weekend, and respect your professor by coming to class healthy and well rested.