Summary: The Unlikely Academics discuss the joys of traveling to Academic Conferences and the expectations of students when attending. They speak to ways to save money, connect with scholars, and find other students and academics with similar interests. They discuss setting expectations with one’s advisor, networking with fellow students, and the opportunities to travel where one’s budget or funding permit. They discuss the importance of attending conferences either regional, national, or international as well as ways to find funding to offset the costs of attendance and travel. They conclude with a discussion regarding their own experiences and benefits of making connections and large versus smaller conferences.
