If i think about it, today might actually be the second last "last day of school" in my life. That means, i will only have one more chance left to experience the thrills of 'the last day of school' in my entire life (finals notwithstanding and unless i manage to pull myself into more education after this undergrad stuff).
But at UBC, the last day of classes have always been one of my favourite days of the term. Unlike high school, 'last day of classes' don't mean much in university because you still have to deal with finals so it's not like a big sigh of relief. But the special thing about last day of classes is having an opportunity to really show gratitude to the professors that have taught me in the past 3 months by the rounds of applause at the very end of class.
Although I didn't get a chance to personally meet many of them, I just feel this special bond between me and them just because, well, i've been seeing them more or less 3 times a week for the past 3 months. And for all of them, i really do respect them for their knowledge. Of particular, for the past 3.5 years I've met professors that really did inspire me with their passion for their field (i still remember my History 270 "Modern China and the West" professor who inspired me to really go to China and experience it for myself) and also those who have inspired me for their genuine care for students and their professionalism (my Poli 369 "Israeli Politics" prof last year).
Throughout the years, I have begun to recognize the importance of a 'good professor' and how that really encourages me to learn and to take my studies seriously. I remember in my first year, I've planned out my course schedule according to what would fit in and what wouldn't. By this year, my first priority has always been the quality of the professor that will be teaching that course (whether via word of mouth or www.ratemyprofessor.com).
Then again, there are always bad professors too. But for the most part, I guess I've been lucky here at UBC.
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