
How Do Professors Spend Summer "Break"?
Published: April 24, 2025
Duration: 46:27
What do professors actually do all summer? In this episode, Matt and Jadrian break down the rhythm of the academic calendar and take listeners behind the scenes of a professor’s summer months. They unpack the not-so-hidden workload that fills the break between semesters, from grading finals and writing reports to planning research and finding time to unwind. If you've ever wondered whether summer is really a vacation for academics, this one’s for you.
In this episode, we discuss:
* How the end-of-semester workload shifts from teaching to administrative tasks
* The behind-the-scenes responsibilities prof...