[header] How to befriend a professor [title] Say " hello " to the professor after the first class. [step] Make a point of approaching the professor after the class to say a quick " hello " and introduce yourself. Let the professor know you are excited about their class and look forward to learning from them. 
Mention your name and try to chat with the professor about your educational interests or background. [substeps] For example, you may say, " hi, my name is selena gomez.