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How do you know if you're cut out for research/academia?

Hello all,

I just finished my first undergraduate research experience as a rising junior. I'm a bit overwhelmed by trying to answer the question if I'm really made to go into research and if I want to do a PhD. I liked my experience overall this summer, however I found out that what I thought I would like (demography) was actually not as appealing to me by the end of the program. Although I'm not sure if this feeling also came from the fact that I had basically no knowledge of quantitative methods before I started my research internship. 

I'm not planning on going straight to a PhD anyway after undergrad, if anything doing a masters abroad or working abroad for some time is my most immediate goal. But I was wondering if this is a common feeling among those who have pursued research and academia. Because of how competitive things are, I feel inclined to say that if I didn't absolutely love my research internship then I'm not cut out for this, but I was wondering what others on this sub would think or if they felt differently.
gpt
I think research is a calling. A research career means putting up with a lot of BS, and at some point, it can get it you if research isn't what you *have to do*. If you can be happy doing something else, do something else. 

If you can't see yourself being happy without doing research, do research.