Why do I want to be an Academic?

In my experience, there are 10 reasons why someone like me choose to be an academic: 

1. To learn and explore new ideas: We as an academics have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of subjects and to conduct research that can we help to advance knowledge. 

2. To teach and mentor students: Academics like me can share our knowledge and passion for learning with students, and we can help to shape the next generation of thinkers and leaders. 

3. To have a positive impact on the world: We can use our knowledge and skills to address important social problems and to make a difference in the world. 

4. To work in a stimulating and intellectually challenging environment: Academia is a place where new ideas are constantly being generated, and where there is always something new to learn. 

5. To have the flexibility to set our own hours and work from anywhere: Another benefit to be an academic is that I can typically have a lot of freedom to choose my own research topics and to set my own work hours. 

6. To have the opportunity to travel and collaborate with scholars from around the world: Academics like me often have the opportunity to travel to conferences and workshops, and to collaborate with scholars from other universities and countries. 

7. To have access to excellent resources and facilities: Academic institutions typically have excellent libraries, laboratories, and other resources that can be used for research and teaching. 

8. To have the opportunity to publish work and to share ideas with a wider audience: We have the opportunity to publish our research in journals and books, and to present our work at conferences. 

9. To have the opportunity to mentor and train future generations of scholars: Academics can mentor and train graduate students and postdocs, who will go on to become the next generation of scholars. 

10. To have a sense of purpose and to feel like we are making a difference in the world: Academic is very rewarding job. Academics like me can feel a sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing that we are contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society. 

Of course, there are also some challenges to being an academic. The job can be demanding and stressful, and it can be difficult to get tenure. However, for many people like me, the rewards of an academic career outweigh the challenges.