So there you have it, what a week in the life of a TA at UCLA looks like. If this inspired you and you are interested in learning even MORE about how to become a TA head over to my previous video where I discuss just that! - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5amIevqsHDs.html Also comment down below and let me know how busy you thought my week seemed!? Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you so much. I am applying for my Ph.D. in anthropology this fall (fingers crossed). Watching Ph.D. students like yourself is like an extended reality from my future self (manifesting it really hard). Hopefully, I will get into the program of my desire. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future. Take care, Brisa!
How exciting!!! Congrats on starting the process!! I hope things go exactly how you plan!!!!! But if not, YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND A WAY! Please let me know if you have any questions! I would love to help the best way I can!
I can't even imagine how long it took you to edit this video! thank you very much for your content - love your Thursdays! 😏💖 I won’t be a TA until my third year (I’m starting in the fall) but I’m learning so much from you! your passion radiates through the screen and it’s really contagious. Mil gracias ☺️
First off you are tooooo kind and I appreciate it so so much! TA-in is a lot of work, but it is sooo rewarding, so I am so excited you get to start experiencing it too!! Thank you so much for being so supportive and encouraging it really does help me out a lot! Thank you!
I have to catch up on videos! Made it to Washington a couple weeks ago but have been swamped with TA training and class prep. The two sections I am teaching start Monday, as well as my own classes. Looking forward to catching up on any of your videos I missed,
TIIIMMM!! How is everything going? How are classes? Are you enjoying teaching! I am sooo happy to see things are moving forward with you! EVEN MORE Happy that youre still here and commenting lol
@@BrisaMarie Finished my first week of teaching, and it went well. Sometimes it takes work to get them to turn all assignments in. I hate giving a zero! Classes are tough. I have a discusion group tonight. Seem to run into students all over town. Had one the other day introduce me to her mother.
I know it can feel like a lot and I'm sorry classes are feeling tough. Please let me know if you have any questions or even just need to vent here in the comments!!! We are all here together! Also congrats on TA-in its a very hard gig but seeing how a student introduced you to their parent, I would say that's a great sign!!! And probably means you're doing great! Which is awesome because some people aren't very good educators lol
Lol yes! Hahaha the music is the best part. It was my first time recording a vlog so it was very difficult for me lol but i hope to get better!! Thank you for commenting
Hi Brisa, I'm Brazilian and i'm applying for a Master's degree in USA in this year, and to make it possible, financially speaking, I definitely will need to be a TA. However, thinking about it makes me nervous. Firstly, because English is not my first language. Second, how can I make myself/my contribution more interesting to people?! 😅 What advice can you share with me? Thabk you for your content. It is gold!
Tudo bem! Honestly... I would highly suggest that once you get accepted to offer to teach/TA in portuguese language department. Its okay if you never taught the language formally most departments really like native speakers as teachers and though it is not your necessarily your research topic, it usually is really good job security because there is always a need for language instructors because most programs offer a lot of langauge levels (Beginner to advance for example) but I also wouldnt be too worried about being interesting or your english too much. If you are proficient enough to attend school in the US are proficient enough to ta! And the topics of the classes are usually not based on our interests but the needs of the department so that shouldn't be to bad either. I hope this was helpful! Please let me know if you have more questions!
Hey! I noticed you have a secretary desk. Do you prefer it more than the traditional desk layout, and if so, why? I'm trying to determine what desk I want for grad school and I love the aesthetic and slenderness of the secretary desk.
Hi!!!!! Sooo for a really long time, i had absolutely no furniture and one of my grad friends moved and gave me the desk for free. so I didn't pick it out... BUT WITH THAT SAID!!! I LOVE IT! it is very nice and mentally it helps to be able to close the desk when i need/want to disconect. It really helps me to put my work away. It also has a lot of nooks and crannies that i can hide things which i like. The storage and slendeeness is really nice. There isnt MUCH space so if u want to eat or even drink while u work its always dangerous close to your computer and taking notes next to your lap top is also pretty tight. But there are ways to maximize space once you have it. I feel like if you like the look definitely get it. I put a bookshelf next to my desk if i need "extra" storage and it's been really nice. I like it a lot!
@@BrisaMarie thank you so much for responding! I feel like I'll need the storage (I have 6 boxes of books that I need to store) and I like the thought of physically closing the door on my work. Especially in a studio apartment. I'll be doing a PhD in CS, and I still don't want to be reminded of work with a traditional setup. Now I just have to find one! Congrats for reaching candidacy, and good luck with your dissertation process!
Well first... congrats on becoming a TA!!!! I CAN start making more TA content. Do you have anything specific that you would like to know more about or any specific questions?
Hi! so of course it depends on your university, what is your personal experiences, and what level you are teaching it. So it is hard to give one straight number but I do have a video that shows my salary as a TA and what my experiences and level of pay are at if that interests you here it is ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PGYAKvYiRGI.htmlsi=QxiduDxBbbS4_O0i
Thank you so much. I am applying for my Ph.D. in anthropology this fall (fingers crossed). Watching Ph.D. students like yourself is like an extended reality from my future self (manifesting it really hard). Hopefully, I will get into the program of my desire. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future. Take care, Brisa!
How exciting!!! Congrats on starting the process!! I hope things go exactly how you plan!!!!! But if not, YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND A WAY! Please let me know if you have any questions! I would love to help the best way I can!
