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post #16 of 22
3/23/10 at 1:43am
give the teacher a hooker for the night.
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post #17 of 22
3/23/10 at 1:49am
blowjay
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post #18 of 22
3/23/10 at 2:20am
I actually have a similar question - not only has a professor written me multiple letters of recs, I've been working in his lab for nearly three years now. Hopefully I'm going to publish something with him soon. I was thinking the pen + leather porfolio or some kind of briefcase.
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post #19 of 22
3/23/10 at 2:36pm
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Originally Posted by who8mahrice View Post
I actually have a similar question - not only has a professor written me multiple letters of recs, I've been working in his lab for nearly three years now. Hopefully I'm going to publish something with him soon. I was thinking the pen + leather porfolio or some kind of briefcase.

Don't go overboard. Most professors are uncomfortable accepting more than token gifts from students. What really counts is knowing that we have made a difference for our students.
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post #20 of 22
3/23/10 at 5:34pm
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Don't go overboard. Most professors are uncomfortable accepting more than token gifts from students. What really counts is knowing that we have made a difference for our students.

I agree. A small token is fine. Although many students tend to see letter writing as a favor, it's one of the most important duties of a professor. Most are very conscious that the letters they write can have an enormous impact on a student's life. Although at times burdensome, writing timely and thoughtful letters is a critical component to the job and not something to be taken lightly or perceived as optional. Updates on your life and news of successes are far more rewarding than small objects, especially if it's a year or two down the line.
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post #21 of 22
3/23/10 at 8:50pm
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Thanks for the help. I have decided that since I haven't seen her in a while, I will drop by on her birthday, with a letter forwarded to her department head and a box of chocolates.
Sounds good....
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post #22 of 22
3/29/10 at 4:10am
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Go to his office hours ...


Universities are now catering to the lowest common denominator I see. I guess I should not be surprised. I wonder what august institution foisted this genius on the world.
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