Office hours is one of the biggest cheat codes in college, and yet I spend most of my office hours sitting alone, twiddling my thumbs 😢 #college #professor #collegeadvice #freshmanadvice

Let's talk about one of the biggest cheat codes that my students are constantly messing up, office hours. I know what you're thinking, office hours, is that just where I go if I need a little help with homework? Wrong. Office hours aren't for asking about homework, they are how you stand out. Want better grades? Go to office hours. Want a great rec letter from a professor one day? Office hours. Want your professor to actually know who you are and do things like send you job opportunities? Office hours. I've been teaching at Duke University for over a decade and I promise the students who show up outside of class are the ones who win. Office hours are not about needing homework help, they're about building relationships with people who want to help you succeed in life. Oh, and if you want more tips like this that are going to make you more successful in college and beyond, be sure to follow.