Some ASU professors’ native accents can hinder students learning to learning in the classroom, especially when the subject matter is complex. Some accents pose obstacles to effective teacher-student communications. But Yulia Peet, associate professor in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, part of the Fulton Schools, who is originally from Russia, says there are ways such situations can be overcome. It’s a skill that should learned as part of one’s higher education and preparing for careers that involve working with people who speak different languages. It’s also pointed out that professors from various countries can enrich the overall multicultural experience at ASU.