4.0
Jan 16, 2014
Current employee, more than 3 years
East Lansing, MI
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Pros
I worked as a graduate research assistance. A great deal depends on your advisor and your relationship. Also if there is funding. Overall a laid back environment with very high expectations.
Cons
You need to be self-motivated and a self-starter, there is often a lack of clear direction. Each department runs differently. Personality and politics can get in the way. There are things people get away with in academia that would get them fired in a heartbeat in the private sector.