| How to Befriend a Professor Posted: 15 Aug 2017 05:00 PM PDT Befriending your professor can open many professional doors, especially if you are pursuing graduate studies or post-grad studies. Establishing a good relationship with your professor can make it easier for you to get recommendation letters for jobs or positions after school. It can also enrich your experience in the classroom and deepen your learning. To befriend a professor, start by introducing yourself to them in a friendly, professional way. Then, model good behavior in the class and maintain a good relationship with them over time. EditIntroducing Yourself to the Professor - Say "hello" to the professor after the first class. Make a point of approaching the professor after the class to say a quick "hello" and introduce yourself. Let the professor know you are excited about their class and look forward to learning from them. Mention your name and try to chat with the professor about your educational interests or background.[1]
- For example, you may say, "Hi, my name is Selena Gomez. I'm a second year med student. I'm looking forward to taking your class."
- Go to the professor's office hours. Most professors will hold office hours outside of class time and like it when students make the effort to attend them. Go to the professor's office hours to introduce yourself one on one.[2]
- Come prepared with a question or thought about that week's class. Bring along notes from class so you can discuss them with the professor. Having notes will give you something to chat about during the office hours.
- Most professors have open office hours, or office hours by appointment. Show up on time for your appointment with the professor so they are not kept waiting.
- Greet the professor when you see them around campus. Be friendly to the professor when you spot them walking around campus or in the hallway between classes. Say "hello" to them at social events on campus. Doing this will let them know you are open and friendly.[3]
- You may try some small talk with the professor when you see them and they do not seem in a hurry. You may say, "How's your day going?" or "Great to see you."
EditModelling Good Behavior in Class - Sit in the front row of the class. Professors often pay attention to students who sit at the front of the class. Sit up front so the professor knows you are there to learn and pay attention to what they have to say. Make a point of sitting in the front row each class, with your pen and notebook ready.[4]
- Sitting in the front row will also allow you to ask the professor questions and hear what the professor has to say clearly and easily.
- Show up to class on time. Showing up on time will show the professor that you are eager to learn and want to be a good student. It will also make it clear that you care about the class and want to be present for it.[5]
- If possible, try to get to the class a little early so you can get a front row seat. Getting there early will give you a chance to chat with the professor before class and with your fellow classmates.
- Go to class regularly. Be present for every class so the professor knows you are a dedicated student. They will then be more inclined to be friendly with you.
- If you are not able to attend class, make sure you email the professor to let them know. Try to make up for missing class by going to their office hours to show the professor you are still dedicated to the class.
- Ask the professor thoughtful questions. Be an active participant in the class by asking the professor questions that are thoughtful and engaging. Asking thoughtful questions will demonstrate to the professor that you are paying attention and interested in the class.[6]
- For example, you may ask a clarifying question during a professor's lectures like, "Professor, would you mind explaining the main concept in a bit more detail?"
- You can also ask thought-provoking questions like, "Professor, why does the author describe female characters differently than male characters in the text?"
- Participate in class discussions. Encourage your classmates to participate in class discussions by asking them thoughtful questions. Pose thoughtful questions to the room. Make interesting remarks to keep the discussion going. This will show the professor that you are a good class leader and interact well with your peers.[7]
- For example, you may ask the class, "Did anyone else find the passage confusing?" or you may say, "I'd love to know what others thought of the solution to the problem."
- Complete your assignments for the class. Another way you can get on your professor's good side is to complete your assignments for the class to the best of your abilities. Hand in your assignments on time. Follow the professor's requirements for the assignments to the letter. This will show them that you are a dedicated student worth befriending.[8]
- If you have questions about the assignments, communicate with the professor. Doing this will help you to build rapport with the professor and show them you care about doing well in the class.
EditMaintaining a Good Relationship with the Professor - Ask the professor about extra credit opportunities. Let the professor know that you are open to earning extra credit for the class, especially if you have missed a class or are trying to make up an assignment you missed. Talk to them about extra assignments you can do for credit. Ask them if there are events you can attend that would count as extra credit. This will show them you are committed to doing well in their class.[9]
- Attend campus events promoted by the professor. If the professor mentions an event on campus that they are hosting or are involved with, make an effort to attend. Sign up for any initiatives put on by the professor. Participate in campus events the professor is a part of to show them you want to be supportive.[10]
- Respect the professor-student relationship. While you may want to be friendly with your professor, do not overstep their boundaries. Respect their time and space as your professor. Do not try to contact them outside of class using their phone number or private email. Maintain a professional demeanor with the professor so they respect you as their student.[11]
- Being respectful of the professor-student relationship does not mean you cannot be friendly or chatty with the professor. It just means you should be aware of the boundaries of the relationship and abide by them.
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| How to Do a Vitamin C Flush Posted: 15 Aug 2017 09:00 AM PDT Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins for your body. You can get Vitamin C through your diet by eating foods like oranges, red peppers, kale, broccoli, and strawberries. You can also do a flush by buying powdered Vitamin C and mixing it into water (or other drinks), which advocates believe can help with issues like stress, illnesses, and hormonal imbalances. Before you attempt a flush, take precautions and speak to your doctor about any risks and potential benefits. The Vitamin C flush is not safe for everyone and should be done with caution. If you decide to proceed, set up and complete the flush over two to three hours. If you experience any complications while performing the flush, speak to your doctor right away. EditTaking the Proper Precautions - Speak to your doctor if you have IBS or haemochromatosis. If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or an iron deficiency condition like haemochromatosis, talk to your doctor before you do the Vitamin C flush. These conditions can get worse if you do the flush without speaking to your doctor first. They may recommend a specific dosage of Vitamin C based on your condition.[1]
- You should also avoid taking Vitamin C if you have kidney issues or if you think you may be allergic to ascorbic acid.
- Do not take more than 3,000mg a day of Vitamin C. Doses higher than 3,000mg of Vitamin C can cause blood clotting, kidney stones, digestive issues, and heart-related problems. Don't risk an overdose by taking too much Vitamin C at one time.[2]
- Doses of Vitamin C higher than 2,000mg a day can cause cramps, chest pain, dizziness, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, heartburn, and gut issues. If you are worried about these symptoms, talk to your doctor before taking Vitamin C.
- If you are pregnant or breast feeding, use caution when taking Vitamin C. It can cause high blood pressure if taken in high doses. Speak to your doctor to confirm it is safe for you and your baby before taking it.
- Talk to your doctor if you vomit or have diarrhea during the flush. If you get very ill and vomit or have diarrhea when you start the Vitamin C flush, you may have an allergy or intolerance to Vitamin C powder. Stop the flush and speak to your doctor right away.[3]
- If you have a general unwell feeling or lightheadedness that does not go away after one hour while doing the flush, stop the flush and consult your doctor.
EditSetting Up and Starting the Flush - Look for buffered Vitamin C. Pure Vitamin C powder can be hard on your stomach and cause issues like heartburn and inflammation. Try getting the buffered version, which contains buffer minerals like calcium, magnesium, and zinc. It is gentler on your stomach and your digestive system.[4]
- Get buffered Vitamin C online or at your local health food store.
- Try ascorbic acid powder. Another option is to use ascorbic acid powder, which contains Vitamin C and sodium hydrogen carbonate. The sodium will help to regulate your water intake and make the Vitamin C easier to digest.[5]
- Look for ascorbic acid online or at your local health food store.
- Have lots of filtered water on hand. You will need to dissolve the Vitamin C powder into filtered or purified water to drink it. You should then drink lots of water during the flush to help move the Vitamin C through your body and encourage bowel movements.[6]
- You will need to have at least five to six glasses of water during the flush. You can then drink five to six glasses of water as you ease off of the flush.
- Do not plan any major engagements during the flush. The Vitamin C flush will usually take about two to six hours, depending on how long it takes the Vitamin C to go through your body. Try not to plan any outings during this time, as you need ready access to the bathroom as well as to the Vitamin C powder and fresh water.[7]
- Start the flush first thing in the morning. Begin the Vitamin C flush soon after you wake up in the morning. Do it before you eat any food. This will allow your body to absorb the Vitamin C.[8]
EditCompleting the Flush - Take 1,000mg of Vitamin C in water every hour. Dissolve 1,000mg of powdered Vitamin C (buffered or ascorbic acid) in a half glass of filtered water. Mix it with a spoon and sip it down.[9]
- If you do not like the taste of Vitamin C powder, you can have it in fruit juice with no artificial sweeteners.
- Repeat until you have a bowel movement with watery stool. Drink 1,000mg of Vitamin C powder in half a glass of water every hour. Do this for one to two hours, or until you need to go to the bathroom. Check your stool to see if it is watery. This is a sign that you have flushed your body using the Vitamin C powder.[10]
- It may take your body a few hours to flush and for you to have a bowel movement. Be patient. You should need to go to the bathroom within two to four hours of starting the flush.
- Record your intake of Vitamin C during the flush. Make sure you note the time of your doses during the flush. You should also write down the dosage of Vitamin C that you had every hour. This will help you keep track of your intake and ensure you do not take too much Vitamin C at once.[11]
- You should also write down when you had a bowel movement with watery stools. This will help you get a sense of how much Vitamin C you need to consume for the flush, especially if you plan to do the flush again.
- Have liquid foods during the flush. The Vitamin C flush works best if you abstain from large, solid foods. Try having liquid food that is easy on your stomach, like soup or broth. Do this for the two to four hours of the flush. Once the flush is done, ease yourself onto more solid foods.[12]
- Have lots of water during the flush to help move the Vitamin C through your body.
- Add solid foods like rice, quinoa, and cooked vegetables to your diet after you are done with the flush. After one to two days, have more solid proteins like fish, tofu, beef, and chicken.
- Reduce your intake of Vitamin C gradually. Once your body has been flushed out, take a little less Vitamin C every day for four to five days. Have 1000mg less per a day. Reduce your intake every day until you are only taking 1000mg of Vitamin C a day.[13]
- Reducing your Vitamin C intake gradually will ensure your body has time to adjust to the change and that your bowel movements are not negatively affected by the flush.
- You may still notice some water in your stool as you reduce your Vitamin C intake. By the time you reach 1000mg a day of Vitamin C, you should have normal-looking stool.
- Do a flush every four months, or when you start to feel ill. If you have chronic flu or cold symptoms, try doing a Vitamin C flush every four months. Follow the dosage you used the first time you did the flush for the best results.[14]
- You can also take 50-100mg of Vitamin C a day regularly to help maintain good health. Have it first thing in the morning before you eat.
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| How to Add Nitrogen to Compost Posted: 15 Aug 2017 01:00 AM PDT Compost is high in organic material and can help keep your lawn and plants healthy. Amazingly, you can create compost with things that you would usually just throw away like table scraps, lawn clippings, and dead leaves. Sometimes, however, compost can become nitrogen deficient, and will stop breaking down. If you notice that your compost is not decomposing over the course of several months, it means that you need to add more nitrogen to it.[1] Luckily, there are a wide variety of ways you can increase the nitrogen levels in your compost by adding commonly found ingredients.[2] EditAdding Gardening Materials to Compost - Add fresh grass clippings to the compost. Collect the grass clippings left after you mow your lawn. Add the clippings in thin layers to the compost so that it doesn't clump up into big chunks.[3]
- Make sure that your grass clippings are fresh because dried grass clippings will add carbon to the compost.[4]
- Add leafy plant clippings and weeds to the compost. Green plant clippings, weeds, and freshly cut flowers from your lawn can also increase the nitrogen found in your compost. After trimming the plants on your lawn, add the remains to your compost. Do not, however, let the green material dry out or you'll be adding more carbon to the compost.[5]
- Do not add badly diseased or insect-infested trimmings to your compost.
- Avoid adding weeds that contain seeds to your compost.
- Add manure to increase the nitrogen in your compost. A ratio of one part manure for every five parts of carbon material will bring your compost's nitrogen level to a healthy level. Look for manures or fertilizers that have a high nitrogen number, such as a 48-0-0 fertilizer.[6]
- In a 5x5 foot (1.52 x 1.52 m) bin of compost you'd add 1/3 to 1/2 cup (113 - 170 g) of fertilizer to the compost.
- Incorporate blood or bone meal into your compost. You can purchase blood or bone meal at home and gardening stores or online. Combine one to two pounds (453.59 - 907.18 g) of bone or blood meal per 100 pounds (45.35 kg) of carbon material.[7]
- Pour corn-gluten meal into the compost. Read the instructions on the back of the corn gluten meal to know how much you should add to your compost. Sprinkle the meal on top of the compost to increase the compost's nitrogen levels. You can purchase corn-gluten meal online or at some gardening stores.[8]
- Sprinkle nitrogen-rich granular fertilizers into your compost. You can buy nitrogen-rich granular fertilizer at a home and gardening store or online. This fertilizer comes in small balls and can be sprinkled on top of your compost to increase the nitrogen levels. Look on the packaging to make sure that the granular fertilizer that you are purchasing is high in nitrogen and low in carbon.[9]
EditAdding Household Waste to Compost - Combine coffee grounds into your compost. Add one part coffee grounds to one part grass clippings and one part leaves to create a nitrogen rich compost pile. Coffee grounds contain 20 parts of nitrogen to one part of carbon, making it an exceptionally nitrogen-rich amendment.[10]
- Use the leftover coffee grounds from after you brew coffee.
- If mold grows on your coffee grounds you can still use them because it will be broken down during the composting process.
- Add fruit and vegetable scraps to your compost. Instead of throwing away vegetable and fruit scraps, add them to your compost pile after you're done with ingredient preparation. These are high in organic material and will add nitrogen to your compost pile.[11]
- Do not add meat, feces, whole eggs, and dairy products to compost. These compost ingredients will attract wild animals and aren't ideal for compost. You should also avoid adding pet feces to the compost because it could spread disease.[12]
EditCreating Compost - Lay twigs, straw, and dry leaves inside of a container. Lay 4 - 8 inches (10.16 - 20.32 cm) of dry leaves twigs and straw on the bottom of a closed container. This carbon-rich material will help aerate the bottom of the compost and help keep it moist.[13]
- Lay down 4 - 8 inches of nitrogen-rich material. Use organic material like lawn clippings or table scraps and layer it on top of your twigs and leaves.[14]
- Continue to alternate layers of carbon-rich and nitrogen-rich material. Continue to lay down the dry twigs and green organic material in layers until your compost pile is around 3 feet (91.44 cm) deep.[15]
- Spray the organic material with water. The compost materials should remain moist so that it breaks down to form compost. Check on your compost daily to make sure that it isn't drying out from the hot sun. Spray down the organic material every day so that it stays moist.[16]
- Keep the bin in the sun. The center of the compost should be kept at 130 -150°F (54.4 - 65.5°C). Use a thermometer to get the temperature of the compost. Keeping the compost at a high heat will increase decay and quicken the time that the material turns into compost. Cover the container for the compost so that animals can't get into it.[17]
- Without heat, the compost will take anywhere from 6 -12 months to fully break down.
- Turn the compost once a week. Continue to keep the compost hot and wet. Turning the compost over once a week will add oxygen to the compost, a necessary component to composting.[18]
- Wait two months. Continue to turn your compost once a week and water it regularly. In two to three months the compost will ultimately break down. When the compost is ready it will be brown, crumbly, and sweet-smelling. You can now use the compost to promote healthy growth in your lawn and plants.[19]
EditThings You'll Need - Lawn clippings
- Plant clippings
- Coffee grounds
- Fruit and vegetable scraps
- Blood or bone meal
- Manure
- Corn-gluten meal
- Twigs, straw, or dried leaves
- Large enclosed bin
- Water
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