what does the students of today have that the professors or teachers dont have

Good topic, I head an institution. It is true that students today have easier access to knowledge bank , but so do the professors. Most new age teachers are hooked on to sites more than students. In our colledge we teach 2 subjects only from internet simulation. We also use technology to catch cases of Plagiarism by students. On your question: What students have today more than their professors, It is opportunity. Today there are more Entrepreneurial & employment option than that existed about 12 years back. Most teachers are happy about it.Because nothing gives us more pleasure than seeing our wards successful.