r/AskProfessors is a subreddit with 37k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses professor, looking for, research, grading, 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
: "Am I being too sensitive by asking for an alternate assignment?"
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
Professor
: "Professors who teach courses in English writing, do you show leniency in grading papers by students who aren't native speakers?"
8 posts
#2
Looking For
7 posts
#3
Research
5 posts
#4
Grading
: "Professors who teach courses in English writing, do you show leniency in Grading papers by students who aren't native speakers?"
4 posts
#5
Phd
3 posts
#6
Advice
3 posts
#7
Student
3 posts
#8
Teaching
2 posts
#9
Attendance
1 post
#10
Online
1 post
Flair Used in r/AskProfessors
#1
General Advice
: "When Did The Gen Z Stare Begin?"
38 posts
#2
Professional Relationships
: "Is this normal professor/student behavior?"
22 posts
#3
Academic Advice
: "How do I unlearn my dependence on AI and relearn critical thinking skills?"
14 posts
#4
Career Advice
: "Are these TT listings real?"
13 posts
#5
Academic Life
: "Accreditation warning = danger sign?"
8 posts
#6
Sensitive Content
: "Awkward situation: TA says that student hugged them too tight"
6 posts
#7
META
: "Reminder: Rule 1 is Be Civil"
3 posts
#8
Arts & Humanities
: "Is It Normal to Be Overwhelmed Writing a Journal Article as an Undergrad?"
3 posts
#9
Accommodations
: "miscommunication between offices - how can i explain that i don’t need accommodations?"
2 posts
#10
Grading Query
: "NotebookLM is killing student presentations!"
2 posts
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Last updated: September 4, 2026