So you’ve been at Jacobs for a month, and suddenly you realize: This is not the Utopia you signed up for!
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Well, of course not, it’s a real place, and it will naturally have its faults. But this is where the beauty lies: Everyone, from the Administration over the Management to the Professors, cares about your views and your criticism. They really do.
They want to integrate you into the university, not assimilate you.
So if something crosses your path were you think “I have a much better Idea on how this should be done to create an optimal learning environment” then go have a chat with the responsible person. If you don’t like how your Prof handles things, talk to him about it! The people here might not be able to apply your every wish, but they will listen to what you have to say, explain their position and try to find the most productive solution for all. This is a very young university, and you can help shape it.
In some cultures criticizing legitimate authority is not polite, but these ones are open to constructive criticism so let your voice be heard. Remember that constructive criticism is not an attack or an insult, it’s offering ideas for improvement. Just make sure you word them as such.
