This was the first actual research that I ever did. I had been pining for an opportunity like this my entire academic career and I finally got it. These last six months gave me perspective and cleared misconceptions about research. I learned new things about the topic of research, conducted runs of the experiment numerous times, and did the groundwork for the lab.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten this opportunity way before my junior year. I never really discovered research because my focus was on something else but now, I am so excited to get more research opportunities.
Advice
Never wait. Pounce on the opportunity as soon as you get it. Even if you don't want to pursue research, this experience won't go waste. In the future, if you ever change your mind about research, this previous experience counts as something.
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Summer Research Fellow
July - September 2019 • Davis, CA
What I liked
I liked close work with a professor and being able to present the work as we saw fit.
What I wish was different
I wish the group I was in was more motivated
Advice
I would advise other students to work with a professor that they know, on a project that they don't particularly feel comfortable with.
