RA vs TA ... VTech vs UF

New_User
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:36:46 +0000

I guess it might depend on the program, but in Biology an RA is way better than a TA. Basically what it boils down to is you have to do research either way. With an RA, you get free money to do so, with a TA you have to teach a class/grade papers on top of your research to earn money. Sure, a TA gives you teaching experience if you want that for your future work, but I see RA’s as getting paid to do what you would otherwise without any extra work. Again, might be different for you.