I loved engaging in research, and all the opportunities that research presented me. I had the opportunity to travel to Green Bank, WV, to mentor a group of high school students in a pulsar summer camp at the Green Bank Observatory, where we got to actually take data using the Green Bank 100 m Telescope!
What I wish was different
I wish it had lasted longer!
Advice
Definitely don't be afraid to talk to professors whose research and experience interests you; they'll be able to help set you up with similar research, and can provide awesome mentoring!