Creativity, tolerance, and flexibility are, in general, valued above tradition and respect for authority in the United States. Teaching styles and classroom attitudes vary widely and are influenced by many different factors. It may take you some time to get used to the differences in teaching. Your Teachers Professors are the core of the teaching staff at most institutions in the United States. Informal attire and speech in interpersonal communication are common in American university teaching.
Teaching assistants are most often graduate students pursuing a master's or doctoral degree.
Some teaching assistants are themselves foreign students. Feel free to approach them with your questions and do not hesitate to ask their advice about course work, grades, or other matters. They are here to help you with your questions. Lectures, Seminars, Quizzes, Tests, etc You may not be familiar with some of the academic terms used. Although attendance may not be recorded, you are nevertheless expected to attend and read the material assigned to you.