The article discusses the often-neglected importance of service work for graduate students in academia, highlighting the benefits of involvement in professional organizations like the APA. While the common advice is to prioritize research, active participation in service allows grad students to contribute their perspectives on pressing issues such as job-market competitiveness and academic freedom. The author, serving as chair of the APA's Graduate Student Council, underscores that integrating student voices into leadership structures can help shape a healthier academic environment, benefiting both current students and the future of the profession.
"The Graduate Student Council exists as an active and vital body within the APA precisely because the organization recognizes the reality that grad students have the greatest stake in our academic environment."
"If you're on the boat, you should definitely grab an oar. The future of our profession requires significant attention now, and we can help shape it through service work."
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