Speak Up! teaches students how and why they should reach out and connect with their professors. Author Amy Handlin provides thoughtful and strategic advice based on her 25+ years of teaching and advising experience. Students know it's important to connect with their professors, since those relationships will pay off immediately and throughout their academic careers. Approaching professors can be intimidating, but this step-by-step guide prepares college and graduate students to advocate for themselves and develop the skills they need to build connections with professors. Speak Up! includes cut-and-paste sample emails, scripts for in-person meetings, and tips for navigating tricky situations.