Being matched with a faculty member and a dedicated PhD student to work with is great in learning more about the subject matter. Having the freedom to go during your own time is also convenient especially when tasks aren't always necessarily have to be done in the lab (ordering and waiting for parts)
What I wish was different
More social events with the other summer research interns would have been great and having a formal introduction and ending event as well
Advice
Ask as much questions as you can and get close to your adviser
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2019 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
I enjoyed the project I was working on and learning about air quality. I learned a lot about the environment and data analysis techniques.
What I wish was different
Working on a solo project can be difficult so at times I wish I would have had input from others.
Advice
I would recommend people try research. The independence is a great learning experience on how to manage a project and perform the tasks necessary to complete the project.
