The Boss: This Professor sees no difference between his or her class and the job setting that he or she is training you for. This Professor’s teaching style is to launch you right into the simulation of working at an actual firm or job. This professor is not looking to be your friend and is not looking to get to know anything about you, its about giving you a direct sense of life in the professional world.

Upsides, you learn ahead of time of what you are going to be experiencing in the professional world. It is good preparation because he or she teaches you about the real world and his or her teaching style makes it easier for you to adjust to a real job when it comes around because you’ve already experienced it. He or she is someone you can come to get help from on occasion if its about the assignment being given and its before the due date. A great professor for senior students about to graduate.

Downsides, work is often brutal and deadlines have VERY little flexibility if any. Often will play favorites if certain students perform exceptionally well. Not somebody to get life lessons from. You are only learning about your field, thats it. A terrible professor for freshman, students with undecided majors or someone of little interest to the class subject.

Soon-to-be Instructor
East Carolina University

Unfortunately…I currently have a Flatliner and Wreck. It makes for a miserable existence.

The flatliner is my absolute fav. While in their class you know you should be taking notes, but all that you can think about is how much you hate the class. And then when class is over you think about how much reading you have to do because you managed to go an hour without writing anything more than the date.

“The Demagogue is best recognized by the confidence and star power that oozes from their pores. They are often accompanied by an entourage of admirers.”

I like how you explained that. Very helpful. Thanks.