I liked the opportunity to research in a lab facility and work with graduate students. I also loved that I got to make a poster and present at my first symposium.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have done research in an area pertaining to my area of interest.
Advice
You must go in with an open mind. You might be assigned to a lab working with unfamiliar concepts. Use the opportunity to learn and challenge yourself to master new skills.
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Biology Research Intern
June - August 2021 • Decatur, GA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Manage your time wisely and enjoy your free time
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Research Fellow
June - August 2021 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
Help with professional development/grad applications.
Flexible work hours
What I wish was different
More guidance from PI
Advice
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Biology Research Intern
May - July 2019 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I learned a lot of new research techniques and was told a lot of details about graduate PhD programs.
What I wish was different
I wish the NIDDK STEP-UP program has provided on-campus housing so that I could socialize with people on-campus.
Advice
I would say to anyone looking to gain experience in a new field that they should work hard on their applications and be open to the whatever opportunities come their way.
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Biostatistician Intern
June - August 2018 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I got a great opportunity to explore the growing field of biostats and learn some of the programs used by those working in the field. We had a lot of exposure to different contexts for the use of biostats.
What I wish was different
The program is unpaid, and can be a steep learning curve for those new to statistics and computer programming.
Advice
If you are at all considering biostatistics, this is a really good chance to explore it more as well as bioinformatics. Would very much recommend.
