What I liked
I really enjoyed my experience as a summer undergraduate research intern at the U of A. I enjoyed my experience so much that I decided to stay in my research lab as a volunteer into the fall semester. The most enjoyable part of the experience was the exposure to the field of research and the ability to be part of several research projects, including an authorship. This was my first experience with research and the team I was a part of was available for any questions I had and they allowed me the opportunity to gain extra research trainings as well. I feel as though this experience provided me with a basic understanding of the field of research as well as applicable skills that can be used throughout my educational and career paths. I'm very thankful that I was able to have this experience and gain exposure to research, collaborate on projects with other interns and participate in team meetings and projects with the entire research team. Without this experience I wouldn't have been able to gain exposure to research and solidify my interest in the field. I've now been able to use this experience to open doors to other research related opportunities I'm currently a part of.
