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I received this email from a student a couple weeks ago. Now, those of you who know me know that I'm not "formal" in any sense of the term, but... this one took me aback:
Hey Franz,
My name is <name deleted> and I just changed my major from biology to biopsychology. I'm not sure what classes to take! The couselor assigned you as my advisor...and I am in desperate need of advising! Could we set up a meeting time to discuss my academic plan? Look forward to meeting you, <name deleted>
"Hey Franz"?! It didn't help that the student forgot the "t".
In my response, I gently explained that this really isn't the best way to start an email to someone you don't know, and, yes, I'd be happy to meet the student to discuss biopsych. I haven't heard from the student since.
-- Sue Frantz Highline Community College Psychology Des Moines, WA 206.878.3710 x3404 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://flightline.highline.edu/sfrantz/ -- Office of Teaching Resources in Psychology Assistant Director Project Syllabus http://teachpsych.org/otrp/syllabi/syllabi.php To make changes to your subscription go to: http://acsun.frostburg.edu/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=tips&text_mode=0&lang=english |
