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Hahaha! Well, I've never been offered one, and I've felt very uneasy about even accepting thank you gifts from students--like a $10 coffee shop gift card--after the semester is over. So I'd say that based on my system of values, I will never accept one.

I teach a language and its literature, really two different types of courses. I am also a full-time PhD student (unfunded) and have two other jobs on the side to get by.

This past semester on the last day before the final I got three thank you cards, one with a long and heartfelt message that was very touching, as well as a cupcake. My day was made.

Admittedly, it was not a smart idea and it's something that my university pretty much doesn't do anymore. At the time, I was just tickled to be accepted and thought that adjunct labor within the university was really a great job opportunity.

Definitely! I taught my subject in middle and high school before I began my PhD program and teaching is something I love. I can't imagine myself not doing it.

Edit: Accidentally added a word.