I liked being emersed into the academic research world. Being around such brilliant people pushed me to think deeper and learn more than I would have on my own.
What I wish was different
I wish we could have done the project I signed up to do. My faculty advisor didnt have the material necessary to do the project I had signed up to do.
Advice
Ask questions. The more you ask the better you learn. You're not an expert in this field yet, so don't act like it. Soak up as much knowledge as you can in your short time there.