Grading for the First Time
As a PhD student, if I don't have a fancy fellowship, I have to work as a research assistant or teaching assistant to sustain myself economically. This semester, I am doing a little bit of both. And the one that seems a newer and a more different experience for me is being a TA (teaching assistant). One particular new aspect about it is the grading. This week, I have been grading my first assignment ever. I'm glad the class has only 20 students, because grading 20 assignments is tiring enough. (I still haven't finished, by the way). The fine balance between being merciful and being strict is just hard to find. This week I have gained a bit more respect for teachers everywhere (those who grade, of course).