Classics And Ancient History Reflections

Why I Am Not Pursuing Academia This has been a long time coming. I decided last year that academia wasn’t the right career path for me, but there’s always been a thought in the back of my head which has urged me to push on with it. In my two years of being a visiting lecturer, there’s many aspects of the job I’ve enjoyed. I feel very lucky to have taught at the University of Roehampton, as I’ve been supported by my department, supervisors and have been paid generously compared to other PhD students I know at other universities. I absolutely adore teaching and have been blessed with excellent students who were always engaged. In fact, teaching Classics at secondary schools is a career path I’m still considering and would be delighted to get into. I’ve also had many opportunities which I’m fully aware other PhD students would envy. I’ve taught many sessions for two years, including several lectures and I know other universities don’t offer these easily. I’ve given many