She Literally Went Home Like I Saw Her Going Home As I Was Walking To Her Room . Day = Ruined

literally i walk past her room all the time and she’s . not there or teaching then when i’m hungover as fuck eating an entire meal while walking she sees me when she’s getting into her car 😐

Every time i try to bump into my tc i never see him but then he bumps into me every time I'm not even remotely trying to find him

tips for anxious tc'ers

having a tc is hard. eveyone knows the feeling of going blank when youre around your tc, or stumbling and choking on your words when you try to speak to them. so i decided to compile a list of tips that i have used that have worked for me (an extremely shy and awkward person) get close to my (extremely closed off/cold-ish) tc. if you're looking for ways to start a conversation with your tc and make that leap into a more casual relationship - read on.

these tips work well for when you're both online and on-campus :)

pets.

this is a very good way to talk to your tc when everyone is stuck at home during online school. how many times have you seen a dog running across the frame in your tc's class? or heard meows in the background? if this every happens, take the leap and ask your tc (preferably after class as not to derail) what their pets name is. when i did this my tc even she sent me some pictures! it's a great conversation starter and you can ask about the pet again in the future :)

casual segways.

this one is a little trickier and more nerve-wracking and it can be difficult depending on what class your tc teaches, but making the leap is really important. to do this, you have to first be having a class discussion in your tc's class. for example, one time we were learning about how different cultures celebrate christmas. so i casually asked L how she'd be celebrating and spending her holiday. this turned into a conversation and brought us slightly closer together. asking your tc personal questions related to what you're learning is great, it shows them you're interested in both them and the class and everybody loves talking about themselves.

joining/coming to class early for small talk.

i know everyone has sat and waited a couple minutes before joining a google meet so that they aren't alone with the teacher, but joining early when it's just the two of you can create some really good conversations. it's scary and you have to be quick, but joining quickly and giving a quick 'hi! how are you?' can create a friendly relationship between you. adding in a 'how was your weekend?' can create a great conversation as-well.

advice, questions, help.

this is an obvious one, but asking your tc for help or reaching out to them for guidance is a great way to talk to them. if you have assignments or assessments in their class, you can ask for advice or for them to check on your work. the worst part about this tip is actually coming up with a question to ask, lol. you can confirm due dates, clarify details, and ask a quedtion about what to do or how to do something.

compliments (within reason)

everyone likes getting complimented, and when we're online it can be a great way to lift up your tc's mood. i wouldn't go too far with compliments, i'd stick with things like 'i like your shirt' or "cool earrings!'. another great opportunity is complimenting your tc if they get a new haircut or change something about their appearance. one time, my tc got bangs and i complimented her. this became a conversation and that was one of the first times i really spoke to her! and if you're worried about being weird or obvious, there have been countless times when ive complimented other teachers on their jewelery or clothes. its alwayd been recieved well.

speak up!

keeping engaged and active during a class is really difficult to do, especially whenever we're online. a good way to create a good relationship with your tc is engaging in their class! obviously, dont be obnoxious or rude, but answering questions and making jokes can be a great way to liven up a lesson. if your tc asks 'how are you guys' in your class and nobody says anything, take the leap and answer! it can be awkward and really scary, but trust me it's worth it. don't let your tc's questions go unanswered.

25/2/22

came to class early a few minutes early the other day and she told me about her holiday and how she went to visit her family . also it’s so funny every time im speaking to her and this other latin teacher walks in he looks so shocked that im in there

we had a test today and i was slightly late and she made me sit right at the front. and we can wear our own clothes tomorrow because it’s the last day of term- someone please tell me what to wear because I have her class

How to get closer with your teacher crush

A lot of y’all asked me to make this post so here is it

Be interested and focused in their lesson

Have good grades in their class

Don’t be afraid to ask for help if it’s really not a subject you are good into

Be intelligent, don’t act dumb to get their attention, they will see as a bad student

Stay after class to talk with them about class or ask them about something concerning homework, eventually you could start talking about other topics not concerning school

Be yourself, don’t fake your personality, show them the real you

Be bold and confident, keep eye contact, talk to them in the hallways, start conversations…

Get how to contact them ( their email, number, social media), ask them if they can give it to you do you can send them a project or an additional work you would like to have their opinion on and boom now you have it

Find the place where they usually stay in the school and try to be there as much as you can, of course being there and not doing anything is unnecessary, so try to talk with them, if it’s the library you can start talking about books and a longer conversation will come

Join a club they lead, it’s a great new experience for you and a good way to be closer to them

Give them a gift and the end of the year, be original

Seek a friendship with them not a romantic relationship, by seeking a romantic relationship you will most likely end up being disappointed

Once you know them better, see if you share any similar interests, it’s a great conversation starter

Make inside jokes that no one around you understand, I swear it’s so funny

Make them think of you when they see something you like by talking about it a lot or posting about it if they have your socials, that way they will think of you every time they see it and even send you stuff related to it

Ask them for suggestions, it can be about books, movies, songs, places, games,etc

Be polite and respectful

Be interested in learning things about them

Good luck everyone! If you want more details you can ask me with the questions option or text me :)

i want to cook her dinner so bad

Griffin mosaic from the Acrpolis at Rhodes, c. 2nd century BCE

re downloaded the app and thankfully no reply

but

what if i get in trouble or she hates me or won’t speak to me anymore ???

i already don’t know what to do because i am officially out of school. it’ll only be a few weeks before we lose our school email addresses , i have no reason to be in school anymore and to top it off she’ll be away all summer . it’s pretty common here to come back at christmas time after you have started uni to say hi to teachers , but i can’t wait that long . 7 years can’t be reduced to this .

and it hurts so so so much because no matter how strong my feelings are it won’t change anything for her and there is nothing i can do to change that and the email was . stupid . but here we are

my friends and i went out the other night and i got drunk and emailed her 😭😭😭😭😭so embarrassed i just deleted the whole email app

it wasn’t even bad , but i have to go in and give books back now so going to be very awkward. also mildly afraid she’ll hate me ??