Teaching Assistantship...

I was in a state of confusion for the past week regarding the TAship. Initially, I thought I would be selective in applying for TAship. So, I applied only 3, though eligible for many. But, lately I realized that I may not get even one :). ITWSIII - 2nd time right, so they may say no.. MathsIII - Venkaiah, so he might choose among the students working under him... CL1 - might go to a Phd student of CL. I thought I wont get anything & did a mistake not applying for other courses.

But, luck patted my back again.. a mail from Bipin today saying that I am selected for the TAship for ITWSIII. wow.. kewl course. last year TAships..
2k3 batch - ITWSIII
2k4 batch - DS

Advs:

Personally, liked the ITWSIII course structure among the two, & the 2k4 batch ( many r hard working and look enthusiatic towards work ...but, may b that was B.tech 1st yr, hav to see now :) ). Now, ITWSIII for 2k4 batch. wow.. both favourites merge.

Already hav a gud idea wat the course is, structure & most imp. the professor. :) so, I guess I shuld be comfortable with this assignment.

Colleagues are all my juniors and one batch mate.

Disadv:

TAship for the same course again.. will it be ok? or will I be bored ?? Last year, I worked with gr8 enthu & the reviews were very good. ( thats also considered for TAship allotment, may b thats y iam given 2nd oppurtunity ). Will that enthu be there again ??

concl:

Will surely give my best at it.. but have to take care of few things, (1 - personally my grading is said to be lenient..hav to make it a bit strict, 2 - maintain timely grading of the assignments etc). neway, fourth year right, so can spend gud time on this & hope to do a better job :)

Hav some funny experiences of my last TAships - will put them shortly.. bye for now.

sd/- Ak43