I had the opportunity to deeply understand and carry out experiments that are commonly used in the field of biochemistry. Concepts are a mix of biology and chemistry: we use model systems (plant cells, fungi, or bacteria) as a means to create compounds of biological interest in yields far greater than by purely chemical synthesis (without using the model systems but instead only chemistry.) in order to have enough to test hypotheses regarding
What I wish was different
That it would have worked out more "long-term" and I would have been able to stay in the same lab and work under Professor Koutmos through my undergraduate graduation and continue to pursue a PhD in biochemistry.
Advice
Things in life do not always work out exactly how you imagined they should. This is because everyone in life has a path that is INDEPENDENT of those of others. As such, there is no formula for success in life, because everything in life is subjective to ones own unique perspective. The path someone else took to reaching their personal career goals and aspirations might look very different and more straightforward than yours. However, their life was formed from their DNA and life experience that is unique to them and independent of the analogous metrics in your own life. It follows, that your path to success in life is also independent of the paths of others but instead is dependent on your own experience, passion, and abilities.
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Student Researcher
June - August 2020 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Pace was good, we were able to develop our own deadlines
What I wish was different
I wish we took more time to try new ways of doing things, and learning new technologies.
Advice
it was a good team building experience because we met frequently
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Exercise Physiologist Intern
May - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Very informative! I learned a lot about ECGs and patient care.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had less downtime. When I finished projects early, there was not a lot more that I could fill my time with.
Advice
It's interesting to intern in related fields to your interests. It's good to have a variety of experiences, even if it's not exactly what you want to do.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the experience of working with animals and performing surgical techniques on them to extract their brain
What I wish was different
My level of supervision should be more hands on
Advice
Always read about the background of a particular research subject to gain an understanding of the research
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Biology Research Intern
May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the experience of obtaining hands on research at a top research institution. The program challenged me to think deeper and enhanced my critical analysis skills and research capabilities.
