There are some crazy myths out there and if you're superstitious at all, you might start to believe some of them. But these 5 you should be wary of....
1. People who complete their PhD come out of school over educated and under socialized. Oh really? Follow me for week and then come tell me that I'm under socialized. This my friends, is called jealously, and it's frowned upon in most modern societies.
2. A math or science degree is worth more than a liberal arts or humanities degree. Ok Mr. science nerd that hasn't been out of your lab in 8 days, teach my classes for a week and then tell me that your field is more important than mine. Humanities teach people life skills, how to appreciate other cultures, and the importance of being humble. We are just as important as you!
3. The older the professor, the wiser he is. WRONG. Sometimes this may be true, but sometimes it's just not. First of all, Professoressa Jessica is pretty darn wise for a hot young thang. Second, wisdom doesn't come from years, and if you think it does, you're already lacking some of your own.
4. Publish or perish. No. Just, no. Doesn't the American education system value well roundedness? Isn't that why we encourage (read require) students to take general ed classes that expose them to all sorts of different fields? Then why would you push my to focus on nothing but research and publishing when there are influenceable young minds to shape? How about let me do my thing and I'll let you do yours. Ok, thanks.
5. Academic bureaucracy is unavoidable. No it's not, people just don't communicate. I promise if you told me why you made that ridiculous decision I might be more inclined to see things from your point of view. Or if you explained why I need to fill out the same form 8 times even though I've already done it online, I might be more amenable. I'm not inflexible and neither are you, but use your words.
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