- #1
Nothing000
- 403
- 0
Do grad students have to be TA's? Or can they just go to classes like undergrad students?
Nothing000 said:Do grad students have to be TA's? Or can they just go to classes like undergrad students?
In the US, a typical TA appointment covers tuition + a stipend of anywhere from $1000 to $2000 a month, depending on school and location. Or, as our administration informed us recently, the total amount spent on a TA is roughly $50 an hour.Nothing000 said:How much do you get paid?
As stated, you don't have to be a TA if you've got the cash. (Though some schools wisely require it.) But I thought TAing was a blast--even though I had a fellowship, I still TA'd during summer sessions. I got to correct all the errors made by the profs.Nothing000 said:Do grad students have to be TA's? Or can they just go to classes like undergrad students?
Doc Al said:As stated, you don't have to be a TA if you've got the cash. (Though some schools wisely require it.) But I thought TAing was a blast--even though I had a fellowship, I still TA'd during summer sessions. I got to correct all the errors made by the profs.
Generally you will need to be a TA until you get picked up by a research group--then you're an RA and way too busy.
I strongly recommend against trying to avoid being a TA. It's important experience.
And, yes, you still have classes to attend!
cyrusabdollahi said:When I was at work, they were looking for a new hire. The guy had little research experience but boasted he was a TA. The guy at work told him, were not looking to hire teachers here.
cyrusabdollahi said:I would rather work and do school, than TA and do school if I did not have research as an option.
Nothing000 said:I would assume that is how employers outside of acedemia would look at it.
I completely agree. I don't ever plan on becoming a teacher or professor, so why not spend that time actually getting work experience.
That is so completely true. It's amazing how well you think you understand something... until you try to explain it to someone else!franznietzsche said:Beacuse teaching material helps you learn it more thoroughly.
TA work, or Teaching Assistant work, is a form of academic employment where graduate students assist professors in teaching undergraduate courses. This work is often required for graduate students to fulfill their degree requirements and gain valuable teaching experience.
The number of hours of TA work required for graduate students varies depending on the institution and program. However, it is generally expected for graduate students to work around 10-20 hours per week as a TA.
A TA's responsibilities can include grading assignments and exams, leading discussion sections, holding office hours, and assisting with course preparation. Some TAs may also have the opportunity to design and teach their own course.
No, not all graduate students are required to do TA work. Some may have alternative forms of funding, such as research assistantships, while others may choose not to take on TA work. However, for many graduate programs, TA work is a common and expected component of the degree.
TA work can provide valuable experience in teaching, communication, and time management. It can also help graduate students develop strong relationships with faculty members and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter they are teaching.