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The following excerpt is from a short piece by L. Randall,
professor of physics at Harvard University, that appeared in
"The Educational Experiences that Change a Life." (The New
York Times Magazine, September 14, 2011)
A professor who later became my adviser gave me the best
advice I ever received, which was to not be afraid to speak up
and ask questions. Suddenly teachers were speaking directly to
me, and my questions were usually good enough that I could
detect the relief of other students who actually had the same
ones, reassuring me I was doing the right thing. Now, as a
professor, I know not to see classes as passive experiences.
Question
Do you think the adviser gave the author "the best advice"?
Why or why not? What does the author mean by knowing "not
to see classes as passive experiences"? Do you agree? Why or
why not? How does your experience as a student relate to the
author's experience? Use examples from your own experience to
support your answers.

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