How to get along with your fellow students whether you are studying for a masters degree or are doing a part time course.
- Don't take things personally. It is very easy to get off on the wrong foot with someone. Just because someone doesn't like the same thing as you, doesn't mean they are criticizing you. Everyone likes different things. You will probably have some stuff in common.
- Don't ask personal questions: It is best never to ask people questions about age, politics, religion and sex. Asking people questions about these explosive subjects is the quickest way to an argument....
- Agree to disagree. If you cannot agree with someone then just respect their opinion and ask them to respect yours. Don't just state that you are right and they are wrong. This will not make you any friends.
- Be Polite: Manners cost nothing. Even if you do not like someone you should be nice to them. A good person treats people nicely even when that person can do nothing for them.
- If you can't be kind, be vague. Least said, soonest mendest, as they say!
- Respect other people's boundaries. Don't invade other people's space, talk over them or hit on their partners. Have other people's feelings in mind.
- Don't talk behind other people's backs. Not only will it probably get back to them, but the person you are being indiscreet with won't trust you either.
- Reputation is everything. Protect yours. As Bob Dylan says: 'You're dignity is something that you can sell, but you can't buy back'.
- Say sorry. If you do something that upsets someone, apologize. It may be the last thing you want to do, but it will make you the bigger person.
- Talk it through. It is easy for misunderstandings to happen. Always be brave enough to talk things through with people. They will respect you for it. Be honest. Maybe there wasn't even a problem in the first place! It's easy for misunderstandings to escalate into something bigger. Stop it from doing so immediately.
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