WashU

Research Technican I

June - October 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Some of the people that I worked with.

What I wish was different

I just wish that the environment was not so toxic and drama filled.

Advice

Mind your business and keep it pushing. Not everyone you work with has your best interest at heart.

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Biology Research Intern

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Step out of your comfort zone!

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REU

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Excellent mentorship and exposure to cutting edge computer science research.

What I wish was different

Not much!

Advice

Good for industry and gradschool

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Undergraduate Researcher

June - August 2018 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I liked the lab I was working in. There was a hierarchy of researchers and I was able to receive help from graduate researchers if the professor wasn't around. I was able to explore concepts independently, too.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to spend researching with the group.

Advice

Don't be afraid to email research groups to inquire about opportunities!

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Summer Chemical Engineering Research Intern

May - July 2018 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Interaction with professors

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Pick a research topic that you are interested in.

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Glass Washer / Lab Assistant I

June - August 2018 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I got a lot of lab experience that really helped me with skills in a lab for school. It was also cool to see just what researchers do & how long everything takes.

What I wish was different

I wish I would’ve understood the subject more. I did a lot of reading while I was there to learn but I hadn’t been through biochemistry yet so I didn’t know specifics.

Advice

It is an amazing experience that everyone should try to do. If you do this you need to spend as much time as possible both in and out of the job trying to learn and understand what and why you are doing the experiments you are doing.

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BP-ENDURE Neuroscience Researcher

May 2016 - November 2017 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

This internship fosters independence in research, strong scientific writing, and invaluable networking opportunities at one of the top biomedical research schools in the U.S.

What I wish was different

I wish I could go back another year.

Advice

It's a big workload, but it's an incredible incredible experience and totally worth it.

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Biomedical Engineering Intern

May - July 2018 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

This internship was unlike any others I have heard of and was a ton of fun. Throughout the summer, each intern was paired with a research mentor who we worked closely with. We were given plenty of time to be in and outside of the lab, as the program had weekly events where all the interns would go out and explore the city. The structure, mentorship, and experience were all great.