Being an academician: Suggestions to young academicians

Abstract

People who contribute to the any field  through scientific researches in higher education institutions are called academicians. The first step towards becoming an academic is to start a master’s programme in a field of interest. Then, enrolling in a Ph.D. programme is necessary. Harmony between the supervisor and the candidate academic should be ensured. If problems emerge, new solutions should be created. After the successful completion of the Ph.D. programme, the candidate is eligible to become an academic. The academic must be able to follow international academic literature, therefore, proficiency in a foreign language is extremely important. A qualified academic develops social networks with students and colleagues, and participates to academic congresses, both national and international. Furthermore, since making contributions to the field is necessary, quality of the articles is more important than their quantity.