I loved the atmosphere of research and innovation as well as the opportunities to connect with senior scientists and hear lectures on a wide variety of topics in the field.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - August 2019 • Cambridge, MA
What I liked
I enjoyed doing research in astronomy/astrophysics and working in a professional setting in the field. The experience helped me decide that astrophysics research is the career path I want to take.
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Research Assistant
June - August 2018 • Cambridge, MA
What I liked
The faculty members at the CfA focused on providing a challenging work environment while also mentoring and tutoring along the way. I feel like I learned so much more in a short time than I could have through any other internship program. Special thanks to all of the CfA faculty members who help arrange and execute REU programs.
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken some coursework that involved IDL or Unix before going to Harvard.
Advice
It’s not nearly as scary as it seems, the environment is incredibly friendly and open and if you get the chance to partake make sure not to build a shell and you’ll learn a lot more from your mentors and peers.
