Considering a career in academia? Here are some (observed) realities

Brock PhD student Christina Skorobohacz reflects on the realities of a career in academia.

Thinking about becoming an academic? A graduate student and aspiring academic reflects on a semester-long internship shadowing an assistant professor. Anyone contemplating an academic career will find this reflection of particular interest. Read More in Academic Matters

Christina Skorobohacz is a PhD student in educational studies at Brock University. She is co-investigator on a research project entitled “Faculty Service Workload and Quality of Life”. Her doctoral dissertation will explore the opportunities and challenges of women employee-graduate students as they simultaneously study and work at one university.