I was able to work closely with a PI, mentor, and grad student to gain a hands on approach of the research topic. I learned a great deal about the field of study and this helped me understand what my future plans would be.
What I wish was different
I wish the particular program I applied to had been larger that year, but this was a fault of the budget and not the program.
Advice
When applying to REU programs, apply to many different programs as they are highly competitive. Cater your application to the particular program, and reach out to the facilitators if they do not contact you as listed on the web sites.
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Undergraduate Chemistry Reseacher
May - August 2018 • Tallahassee, FL
What I liked
I loved the whole experience because I was able to live the life of a graduate student. I went in early and left late, and this gave me a feel of how it would be like in graduate school. I was given my own research project that I worked on for the entire summer.
