I got to do psychology research and clinical work. This inspired me to finally change my major from biology to psychology (which used to be my minor). So, I loved it.
What I wish was different
Nothing really.
Advice
Apply early. Winter break is the time to start updating your CV and looking out for opportunities.
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Graduate student researcher
June - August 2019 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
Learning what it was like to live as a graduate student and meet all the other students from around the world that were in this program.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I loved it all!
Advice
Have confidence in yourself. The research performed you may have never seen or heard about before, but you have to believe you were chosen for this program for a reason!
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow
June - August 2018 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
Interesting research projects, friendly staff, opportunities to network and present research. Lots of free food!
What I wish was different
More opportunities for pre-medical students - was very much geared towards undergraduates interested in pursuing a PhD.
Advice
This would be a great opportunity for anyone looking to pursue a PhD, the more you put into it the better! Following the experience I was offered fast-trak type acceptance into the PhD program, so definitely try to impress your PI!
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow
June - August 2018 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
Interesting research projects, friendly staff, opportunities to network and present research. Lots of free food!
What I wish was different
More opportunities for pre-medical students - was very much geared towards undergraduates interested in pursuing a PhD.
Advice
This would be a great opportunity for anyone looking to pursue a PhD, the more you put into it the better! Following the experience I was offered fast-trak type acceptance into the PhD program, so definitely try to impress your PI!
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Undergraduate Research Fellow
June - August 2018 • Syracuse, NY
What I liked
My PI and the staff/faculty assisting with the program were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Got an excellent insight to grad school, what a graduate lab looks like, and learned a lot about my research area.
What I wish was different
Students should be given the ability to switch advisors if things didn't work out the first week.
Advice
Be ready and enthusiastic about learning, collaboration, and communication.
