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Students who are able to build strong relationships with professors are far more likely to find engaging work after graduation, according to a 

Those who believe a professor cared about them as a person, made them excited about learning, and encouraged them to pursue their dreams had more than double the odds of being engaged at work and experiencing a higher degree of well being overall, the study found.


... and Daniel Porterfield, president of Franklin & Marshall College:

As it stands, only 3 percent of graduates report having the kind of positive experiences in school that the Gallup-Purdue study found to be valuable.  

The Daily Circuit talks about how students can best go about seeking out a meaningful relationship with a professor and how to better engage low-income and minority students in the college experience.

Did you have a bond with at least one of your college professors? Leave your stories in the comments below.

Students who are able to build strong relationships with professors are far more likely to find engaging work after graduation, according to a new Gallup-Purdue poll.

Active engagement with professors key to job satisfaction later on

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