I know everyone rags on the “70-year-old professor with tenure” archetype, but I’ve honestly always had the best experience with those profs. Their syllabus and classes are simple and direct, you know what to expect, and they’ve always been the most forgiving with me when I come talk to them about late assignments because I work or commute. Also, if they’ve been teaching for over forty years then heck, they must REALLY LOVE what they’re teaching!
I mean they really only ask two things of you, respect them and do the readings.
