ASK A PROFESSOR

by Gwendalina McClain-Digby
Dear Professor,

I will be transferring to a Four Year college when I leave Prince George’s Community College. Should I wait until I complete my A. A. Degree, or should I transfer after my first year?

Signed,
Preparing to Move Forward
Dear Preparing to Move Forward,

Congratulations! It is great that you are looking ahead and preparing for the next step in your academic career. The answer to your question may depend on a lot of things including finances, required courses for your major course of study, and the four year school that you have chosen. Since this question is so individualized, I suggest that you go see one of the academic counselors here on campus. You will be able to get good help and a better look at your situation thus analyzing what is best for you. You may also want to make sure you attend the next meeting with a transfer advisor from a four year college.


Dear Professor,

I recently missed three weeks of classes because I was ill. Now I am falling behind and my teacher would not exempt me from those assignments. I thought it was a good idea to stay home so that I did not infect other people?

Signed,
Feeling Better


Dear Feeling Better,

We all thank you for staying home until you felt better. It was definitely the right thing to do. However, when you are unavoidably absent, you are still responsible for contacting your professor as soon as possible by phone or email. Remember that as a college student, you are responsible for all of your required assignments, even when you are ill. In the future make sure you or someone you trust contacts your professor, so that you don’t not fall behind.