<p>You might cringe when you hear about professors calling a student to see why they were not in class. But that is part of the culture at liberal arts colleges. Think about it, if you are in a class with about 12 people and you are missing for a class or two the professors might worry because they have a bond with their students. It might evoke a feeling of “*** this is college!” But, nonetheless it is better to have a professor call you who cares about your education(slightly) than a professor who has no clue who you are.</p>