r/AskProfessors is a subreddit with 37k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses looking for, student, professor, career decision, and phd.
#Welcome to r/AskProfessors!
This subreddit is for having your questions answered by those teaching in higher education, in any country and in any field.
Please read our [FAQ](http://www.reddit.com/r/AskProfessors/wiki/faq) before posting as many common questions are answered here.
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Popular Themes in r/AskProfessors
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to ask for help without sounding desperate"
12 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "Should I take a great opportunity in Taiwan/Korea now, or gamble on applying for a US PhD next year?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AskProfessors
#1
Looking For
7 posts
#2
Student
: "Have you ever met a Student you thought they were truly exceptionally gifted and they could achieve great things if yes what made you think that?"
6 posts
#3
Professor
: "I'm worried about my Professor"
5 posts
#4
Career Decision
: "Should I take a great opportunity in Taiwan/Korea now, or gamble on applying for a US PhD next year?"
5 posts
#5
Phd
3 posts
#6
Advice
3 posts
#7
Research
3 posts
#8
Cheating
: "Falsely accused of Cheating on an assignment due to “looking off screen”, not sure what to do?"
3 posts
#9
Teaching
2 posts
#10
Mentor Relationship
: "How do I develop a Mentor Relationship with a professor outside of a class?"
2 posts
Flair Used in r/AskProfessors
#1
General Advice
: "I'm worried about my professor"
27 posts
#2
Career Advice
: "Should I take a great opportunity in Taiwan/Korea now, or gamble on applying for a US PhD next year?"
15 posts
#3
Academic Advice
: "Emailing professor"
13 posts
#4
Professional Relationships
: "How would you feel if literally everybody dropped your class?"
9 posts
#5
Grading Query
: "How do I get in contact with my online professor who doesn’t respond to emails?"
5 posts
#6
Plagiarism/Academic Misconduct
: "The AI problem"
4 posts
#7
Academic Life
: "Professors of Reddit: What motivates you to keep taking classes?"
3 posts
#8
Arts & Humanities
: "Is It Normal to Be Overwhelmed Writing a Journal Article as an Undergrad?"
3 posts
#9
STEM
: "Curious about the philosophy of learning"
3 posts
#10
Social Science
: "Passive Aggressive PI"
2 posts
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Last updated: August 7, 2026