TOP TEN THINGS PROFS HATE TO HEAR
10. Is this gonna be on the exam?
9. I missed last class, did you say anything important?
8. Can you change office hours so that they don't conflict with my workout time?
7. I know I only have a 35% average but can you switch my grade to a 9?
6. Nah, come on, do you REALLY think this stuff is interesting?
5. Can I write the exam after my two weeks in Hawaii?
4. Is it okay if I hand write my 40 page term paper?
3. You don't look like a Dr. do you mind if i call you "missy"?
2. HOW LONG did you go to school for this?
1. Would you please give me a disk with all of the class notes?  

TOP TEN THINGS STUDENTS HATE TO HEAR
10. There will be a pop quiz every day.
9. Today's Pop quiz has required diagrams
8. This may seem dry and boring now but someday you will love this stuff.
7. When I was a student...
6. The exams will be based entirely on lecture
5. The 4:30 Friday class will not be rescheduled.
4. Your papers are due the Monday after reading week.
3. "Biology of Hallucinogenic Plants" will not have a lab practical
2. Spelling and grammar count.
1. The final is cummulative and worth 75% of your grade.