What is a realistic time commitment as far as daily hours, weekends and semester breaks?
It is difficult to break down the hours, but expect to spend more time than you would with a 40-hour job. Hours will include working on the weekends and evenings, especially for research projects. Also, you will find that there are some commitments (e.g., clients) that extend beyond the semester. However, in terms of vacation time, you have some flexibility — winter break, spring break and summer break. Just don’t expect to get three months off for the summer!
