professor accessibility

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>So this summer I have been touring campuses and going to the info sessions, and at every single college they talk about how easily it is to access the professors and how if you are struggling in a class students can get free tutoring and talk to the professors etc. </p>

<p>So I was wondering if any current NYU students could share their experiences with teacher accessibility. Is it easy to get help if you are struggling? Can you really get free tutoring from an older student or even a graduate student at NYU? I come from a small private school where the teachers are more than willing to stay after school or there are students offering tutoring during lunch, and I find it so helpful that I would love to go somewhere that offers similar options. </p>

<p>I have looked through lots of previous message threads and did not come across this topic, but I hope that I am not repeating anything that has already been discussed before. I have read that students are sometimes unsatisfied with the housing department or admissions office etc, but I have not read too much about the professors themselves. </p>

<p>Thanks so much for your help :)</p>

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<p>There’s two free tutoring centers- the Weinstein Learning Center and the Writing Center. Individual academic departments usually offer free tutoring from graduate students. </p>

<p>Professors and TAs are usually more than happy to stay a few minutes after class. I’ve always gone to office hours to discuss things such as a recent paper, or my graduate school prospects.</p>

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<p>I never sought tutoring (I am stubborn like that), but I didn’t think it was difficult to get in touch with my professors or TAs outside of class. As long as you’re willing to work around their schedule, a lot of them will be more than happy to discuss class subjects with you (just make sure you come prepared). TAs, especially, are a great resource in your beginner/introductory classes. For the more advanced classes, if you show a genuine interest in the topic and are willing to engage in an intelligent discussion, most professors will oblige.</p>