Lived in dorm with ~80 of other research interns from all over the world; Very social; Learned coding skills and research skills in data science and statistics; Was given an independent research project with guidance of a post-doc and graduate student; Summer culminated in research paper; Fun events; Flexible schedule; Open weekends; High stipend
What I wish was different
A little more daily guidance
Advice
Always ask questions when you have them, and when you're stuck or unsure what to do next, reach out to your mentors for guidance.