身为留学生，必不可少的就是需要和教授保持联系，但是如何礼貌且准确地表达自己的意思，对于我们非母语是英语的人来说还是有一点困难滴。我总结了五种最最最常见的情况，从和教授预约见面的时间到因为生病缺席课堂，希望对大家有所帮助哦~
情况一：Scheduling a meeting
Subject: Appointment request
Dear Professor [last name],
I am a student in your class. I faced some difficulties with [selecting a topic for my research paper/ ect..], and I would appreciate it if I could discuss it with you during your office hours.
Please let me know if you are available to meet this week.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to your reply.
Best regards,
[your name]
如果你无法在教授的正常办公时间去找他，可以用下面的模板
Subject: Appointment request
Dear professor [last name],
I hope all is well. I started working on my assignment for _____ and I just had a couple of questions to make sure that I am on the right track. I also wanted to ask a question about yesterday’s lesson on _____, as I was a little confused and I want to ensure that I fully understand the content for the test next week. I know on the syllabus you mentioned that you have available office hours at _____ but I am not able to make it. Will you be at your desk at or _____.
Thank you,
[your name]
情况二：Asking How to Improve Your Grade on an Assignment or Exam
在学习生涯难免会遇到让我们很头疼的课，这个时候可以去询问教授，该如何学这门课以及该如何提升自己的成绩。
Subject: Extra Support on _____
Dear Professor [last name],
I hope all is well and that you enjoyed your weekend. I saw that you posted the grades for our last reports. I was a little surprised and discouraged by my grade.
I was wondering if you offer any extra credit opportunities, revisions or if you have any advice for me on how to improve on a future assignment. Are you available to meet _____ or _____ to discuss my report and a plan? Let me know what works for you.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Best regards,
[your name]
情况三：Requesting an Extension
突发情况，想要延期交作业，要记得邮件要附你的supporting document
Subject: Extension on _____
Dear Professor [last name],
I hope all is well. I have been extremely busy and stressed with assignments in other classes and with _____ (sports practice, on-campus job, other commitment, health condition, etc.). I do not think that I will be able to submit my best work to you with all of the other tasks on my agenda. I was wondering if you would consider granting me an extension on our upcoming project/paper and submit it by ______?
Please find attached the medical certificate.
Thank you,
[your name]
情况四：Personal Advice
当你遇到一些困难，想要寻求教授的建议和帮助时
Dear Professor [last name],
I hope all is well. I recently encountered / am struggling with _____ and I’d love to talk to you about it. Will you be available _____ or _____ so I can come in and discuss this with you?
Thank you,
[your name]
情况五：Not attending class
临时有事，无法按时去上课时，也请记得附上你的medical certificate可以证明你的确不能去上课的文件哦
Subject: Class attendance
Dear Professor [last name],
This is [your full name], from [class name]. I am writing to inform you that I won’t be able to attend your class on _____, as I ____________________.
I will do my best to look through the materials you provided for this class and ask my classmates to share their notes.
Please find attached the medical certificate.
Best regards,
[your name]
以上就是我总结的五种常见情况下给教授发邮件的模板，建议收藏！
