Droopy
I talk to my profs in the halls all the time. I visit them during office hours and just chat about the curriculum, assignments, life in general. It's been so good for my college career. All of my profs are in the business that I hope to get into when I graduate so getting to know them might get my foot in the door when it comes to begging one of them for a job in 3 years

It also makes me feel much more confident when handing in my research papers and assignments because I know they know me a bit better than some of the other students. I just feel more comfortable instead of very removed. Even a small connection can help. Maybe you and your prof have the same kind of pet, same taste in music, whatever. It's just nice to close that gap between teacher and student now and then.

All the best
Tina