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High school and college are two completely different animals.

In high school, it was cool to be bored with the world. You slept in class, complained about going to classes (even if you liked them), rolled your eyes at administrators walking by--you get the picture.

Here in college, things are completely different. Gamecock fans are like rabid, crazed creatures (I'm allowed to say that because I am definitely one of them). Yes, people sometimes skip class, but making a 4.0 makes people worship you. People pay to have lunch with the president. Your professors want to meet you.

As a student, however, I was more than a little intimidated about introducing myself to one of my professors. For that reason, I chose the least intimidating of the bunch--my fashion merchandsing professor, Dr. Sally Hook Boggs. I figured going to her office and talking about what I talk about every day (fashion) was the best way to get my feet wet, so to speak.

So, after my fashion class last Thursday, I went to her office. She wasn't there yet (she was getting breakfast, I assume, or packing her things), so I sat down in a chair outside of her office and nervously flipped through the latest issue of Vogue, which was sitting on a table next to the chair I was in. Unable to concentrate on any of the articles, I simply looked at the editorial spreads.

After about ten minutes, she showed up. Fortunately, another girl was there simply to turn in some things for Fashion Board, so Dr. Boggs was settled when I walked into her office. She invited me to sit down, and asked what she could do for me.

I introduced myself, and I simply said that I wanted to come by and tell her who I was. She asked where I sat in the class and how I was liking Fashion Board. This small introduction quickly turned into a full-blown conversation, talking about everything from studying abroad, what I wanted to do with my degree, and talking about my favorite boutique in 5 Points. I was surprised to learn how much alike we were and how much she was willing to help me!

To anyone else who is planning on meeting their professor, I would tell them to not be nervous. Professors do actually want to meet you and help you! Meeting with Dr. Boggs was definitely a great experience, and I am so glad I did it!

Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura