Hi there. In the summer semester, I will have a chance to carpool with a prof. However, I am thinking that it might be really awkward. Nonetheless, she is really cool and a good prof.
theres some profs i wouldnt really want to talk to out of class, but at the same time i wouldnt want to be rude to someone who may or may not be marking some of my work whos sitting across from me or beside me; therefore, awkward
I suggest carpooling with your TA instead! I dated my History TA in my first semester. Should have failed, but got a B ;) And I'm taking the skytrain with my CMNS TA this semester, which is definitely different than carpooling, but gives a little bit of leeway!
Oh. I often assume that a car pooling partnership involve both parties sharing the responsibility of driving.
nicole;31578 said:
I suggest carpooling with your TA instead! I dated my History TA in my first semester. Should have failed, but got a B ;)
As a History major, I am curious to know who is that lucky TA than you dated. May you share his identity with us?
randomuser said:
theres some profs i wouldnt really want to talk to out of class, but at the same time i wouldnt want to be rude to someone who may or may not be marking some of my work whos sitting across from me or beside me; therefore, awkward
Just smile and give up your seat if he or she is standing. If he or she starts a conversation, just speak as if it is office hour right now.
If the teacher is cool with it, and it's someone you're comfortable with, I don't think that's an issue.
If you just aren't comfortable with that teacher, you can always say no politely, but I doubt that it'll get around that you're some kind of brown-noser, if that's your concern.
I suggest carpooling with your TA instead! I dated my History TA in my first semester. Should have failed, but got a B ;) And I'm taking the skytrain with my CMNS TA this semester, which is definitely different than carpooling, but gives a little bit of leeway!
As long as you feel comfortable with the Prof and the Prof is cool with you car-pooling, you should embrace this opportunity. Oh, I assume there is a consensus that carpooling with your Prof is ok to most of you guys?
Triple;31581 said:
I don't think the same TA will date you student, don't bother trying
*Sarcasm* Triple, I hate you.
nicole;31607 said:
No, I'm not going to spill out his name on an internet forum. But he's doing his PhD elsewhere right now, so he's not with SFU anymore.
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However, just make sure you follow the rule of the road to the letter when you are driving your prof.
I dated my History TA in my first semester. Should have failed, but got a B ;)
And I'm taking the skytrain with my CMNS TA this semester, which is definitely different than carpooling, but gives a little bit of leeway!
If you just aren't comfortable with that teacher, you can always say no politely, but I doubt that it'll get around that you're some kind of brown-noser, if that's your concern.