I have been able to learn a lot about practical lab skills from great teachers through this experience
What I wish was different
Advice
Treat everything you learn as important and remember it like you need it for a test.
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Public Health Research Intern
May - August 2018 • Sydney, New South Wales
What I liked
I enjoyed the independence of the research, the applicability of my public health research on the impact of dualsensory impairment of health care interactions, and the experience I gained in science writing.
What I wish was different
I wished i had the opportunity to engage with the community more, and perhaps complement my statistical data collection with surveys and other personal accounts from older adults with sensory impairment.
Advice
NETWORK! Whenever you have a job, even if it's at your local bodega, it is essential to make connections. Helpful advice may come from unlikely sources, and life-changing opportunities can result from seemingly-mundane interactions.
Also, especially when applying for paid summer research experiences, it is essential to apply to as may as you can! These pools are extremely selective, and they simply cannot accept all qualified candidates. So apply to as many programs as possible that interest you!
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Undergraduate Researcher
June 2018 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
The learning environment was very engaging and the community was nice. Research really helps to develop personal independence and having people guide you through that in an intellectually stimulating environment is so valuable.
What I wish was different
I wish I had spent more time reading research articles independently. Focusing and readily dedicating outside time to research is necessary if you want to really understand the concepts you are studying.
Advice
If you are in a lab experience that does not allow you to maximize your potential and learn, leave it. It’s better to have a rewarding and enriching experience as opposed to a publication about a paper you know nothing about
