academia

"So What Are You Going to Do with That?": Finding Careers Outside Academia
$14.00
a. Loved this book. It delves into accepting your feelings about academia, has numerous examples of those who are successful "post academia," and has these exercises for you to do. They chose to call it "post academia" rather than "non-academic" or "alternative careers" because they want to "banish the notion that there is academia...and then everything else."

b. There are so many stories that resemble mine. For instance, people feeling like they might be sellouts if they go out into the business world. The authors talk about the underlying pressure for PhDs to dislike the "money-grubbing" corporate world. It also discusses the need to start thinking outside of the academia box. For instance, to not send in a vita, but to send a resume, or to not submit your long dissertation as writing sample, to accept that PhDs have great transferable skills. I found it especially useful when they said that the overwhelming reason a PhD may not make it outside of the world of academia is because of OURSELVES. I loved that. A light-bulb moment came on. Many PhDs who go to interviews only focus on dissertations, or are not willing to start from the bottom, or aren't confident that their skills are transferable. One interviewer said he specifically will not bother with PhDs because they think they know it all... I liked how the authors explained the difference between a resume and vita as "It's not about you, it's about the job...resume focuses on the employer's needs, rather than explaining every details about your credentials..."

c. Tells the reader to do LOTS of informational interviews. Tells you how to go about asking for them, proper etiquette during and after. Tells you the stereotypes of PhDs from employer POV: academics 1) aren't focused on producing results, 2) can't work in teams 3) aren't risk takers. The authors tell you how you can answer some of the questions about graduate school or why you are transitioning. Also to be prepared about snide remarks such as "Gosh you must be really smart, so I'd better watch my grammar" "Why do I need someone with all this education?", Why did it take you so long to finish?", My brother in law has a PhD, I never understood why anyone would go through all that trouble" "are you killing time until next year? Would you go back to academia if a job opened up?"

d. The authors guide you with how to best respond to these remarks, and how to orchestrate the best responses and show you examples of weak vs strong responses. (I think my fear is these remarks...on how to answer them--especially since I did not really have a cohesive answer for myself).

e. Tells you the strengths of being a grad student. I love how they say that the reader should avoid making the mistake of thinking that your extensive knowledge in one subject area is your most valuable asset.

f. Also loved " job hunting is full of serendipity and kismet. You cannot control kismet." Another "in the business world, the most important information flows through people, not texts."

g. It also contains a small amount introspective activities to complete, making it a little hands on.

Loca Academia del Placer and un Paso al Mas Aca
$9.98
Loca Academia Del Placer (1991)Two undercover cops are sent to a modeling school to unravel the mystery. They soon realize that the school is a cover up for drugs prostitution and murder.Un Paso Al Mas Aca (1988)Three mysterious stories intertwine in a building where the devil is the landlord.System Requirements:Running Time: 180 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:?MUSIC DVD/MUSIC VIDEOS Rating:?NR UPC:?899485001448 Manufacturer No:?MLE-DV244

Academia Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena - 12 years
$59.99
Originating from Modena this vinegar is intense and captivating, creamy,dense and remarkably rich.Serving Suggestions: excellent on meat entrees ,appetizers, cruditees, poached or broiled fish, rich chocolate cakes, ice cream, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Academia Barilla Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Extra Vecchio, Aged 25 Years, 3.4-Ounce Individually Boxed Glass Bottle
$203.20
It is expensive, but you get what you pay for. For the little amount used on a salad, this is worth the extra money. We purchaed another bottle.