From what you've written, I don't see why Option 2 is a worthwhile one? TAing for an adjunct professor, while nice, has no relationship to doing your...
I think if you're going to go this route, you should be up front with the professor you'd like to work with and let them know that's your plan. I've...
The advice I've received is that younger professors are more willing to advise you/your JMP on methods and specific areas (ie framing a topic or how...