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Undoubtedly, taking a class from a professor plays a significant role in people’s daily lives in many of the places where they work or play. Some people think that it is better to take a class from a professor who just received an award for outstanding research, while others think taking a class from a professor who was chosen to be the most popular in a students’ survey is better. Both sides may have their own reasons to support their views. If I were asked to choose one, I would take a class from a professor who is the most popular among students.
To begin with, from the perspective of students, being able to take a good class is more important than the professors' fame. In this regard, the professor who was chosen as the most popular between students means that his lecture’s contents are also popular. On the other hand, although the professor received an award for outstanding research, it doesn’t mean that his lecture is also great. For example, when I was a freshman at the university, I took a biology class from a professor who is very popular between students. Actually, I worried about the lecture because I didn’t know well about biology and I really hate the science subject. However, in the class, a professor was so humorous and he explained the difficult contents easily that students can understand well. Through the class, I was able to take an interest in biology and received straight A’s in my class.
In addition, an effort to be the most popular teachers between students allows professors to improve their sense of responsibility. Being a most popular professor requires many obligations such as managing time, abiding by rules, and respect others. When such obligations are fulfilled, they are likely to realize the importance of being responsible. For example, my uncle who is a professor of Yonsei University used to be lazy and selfish. He has changed little by little after his lecture started to be popular between students. He realized that his punctuality could help him mingle well with students more easily. Naturally, he became more prompt with time, taught his lecture better. Without this experience, he would still have been irresponsible.
All things considered, I strongly believe that taking a class from a professor who was chosen to be the most popular teachers in a survey of the students is better for the reasons I Have mentioned above. |