>> A lot of people that know that they want to go into academia can start
at the undergraduate level sort of working with the professors
when they're here doing their undergrad.
They can get involved in research projects and test the waters
that way to see if they like it or not.
So if somebody has that in their head at the undergrad level
that they might be something they would want to do, I would definitely encourage them to talk
to their professors and get involved with some research projects.
It also helps when they go to apply
that they already have a background and experience in that.
It helps them find their direction.
But, yeah, if somebody knows at the college level that they might want to --
even if they just think might want to and they're really not sure -- I'd find professors.
Talk to professors.
Get involved with some projects because that's definitely going to help you figure out.