I believe that Virginia Tech has given me a full idea of what it would be like to be a faculty member. I know this because I have actually been able to grade, lecture, mentor, and help students as the front line member. From my first post, I do not think that my perceptions have changed about being a faculty member, but I do think I am learning to block out the bad aspects that comes along with it and focus on what's good
Through mission statements, learning diversity, and overall academic demeanor. I like to stick with my original position and would like to say that teaching still is my #1 goal. I do enjoy my research, more now than ever. However, it's like giving a gift at Christmas in that when I have helped a student, it is better than any self glorifying piece of literature that I have written. If anything, I have learned that going into a potential faculty member position
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