A professor

- Did you hear that Dr. *** became a full professor?
- Yes.

- You know, it changed my opinion about professors.
- Why?

-Coz I know him, he does not deserve this title at all.
- You mean that he is not good in manner, character, experiences,...?

- Yes, exactly. A professor should ...

Well, this is a part of a short talk between me and a friend of mine. She seemed totally disappointed hearing the news. She said that a professor should be qualified not only on a scientific basis, but also some more important factors should be taken into account.

Then it made me think about my childhood; In my mind, a "Professor" was someone really beyond. High in science, morals, experiences,...

And I had a feeling like : It's hard to be a professor. To be someone who really makes a contribution. A person who is different, perhaps old, a little bit tired, but always on top.

Now, they are telling me that I'm kind of professor here at University of Barcelona. And for sure I'm far from all those qualifications I had in mind during childhood. Don't understand...