It's entirely possible, if not the most probably reason, she simply hasn't seen your FB request. A lot of people just phase out of using social media or only do periodic visits.

On the flip side, her accepting your FB request would open a bit more of her private life to you (photos, friends, love interests, posts, political opinions, religion), etc... She may not be comfortable with having you in this space.

The alternative would be to see if she has a profile on LinkedIn and connect with her that way. LinkedIn is targeted more towards professional relationships, career accomplishments, and job searching. The posts rarely cross into non-work related stuff.

Regardless, don't take it personally. There's nothing to apologize for. But whatever you do. Do not follow up or approach her to her to ask, "why haven't you accepted my FB request yet?" That's awkward for anyone to answer, regardless of the reason.

Stay in touch over email. But do realize you aren't her only student.

It's entirely possible, if not the most probable reason, she simply hasn't seen your FB request. A lot of people just phase out of using social media or only do periodic visits.

On the flip side, her accepting your FB request would open a bit more of her private life to you (photos, friends, love interests, posts, political opinions, religion), etc... She may not be comfortable with having you in this space.

The alternative would be to see if she has a profile on LinkedIn and connect with her that way. LinkedIn is targeted more towards professional relationships, career accomplishments, and job searching. The posts rarely cross into non-work related stuff.

Regardless, don't take it personally. There's nothing to apologize for. But whatever you do. Do not follow up or approach her to her to ask, "why haven't you accepted my FB request yet?" That's awkward for anyone to answer, regardless of the reason.

Otherwise, stay in touch over email. But do realize you aren't her only student.