http://malcolmeffect.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] malcolmeffect.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] a_time_slip 2009-07-20 05:08 am (UTC)

Mathematics takes a certain amount of patience that applies well to the structure of the classroom setting. I don't think I could teach undergraduates but I enjoy teaching graduate and PhD courses. Ian smiled.

The respect you gain from a student by being one of the top in your field can go a long way in reducing the amount of patience you need.
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