Heads-up in counterpoint to the second footnote: I was most definitely considering academia at 19 (I was near dead-set on it). Then I got to university and go

Heads-up in counterpoint to the second footnote: I was most definitely considering academia at 19 (I was near dead-set on it). Then I got to university and got a good look at academics, doctoral students and the environment for myself - I'm no longer so sure that it's something I want to do, at least for now. :)