Being in experiments and earning money for a cause that makes a difference.
What I wish was different
Maybe a bit less boring.
Advice
More people should do this!
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Student Researcher
May - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I loved how I learned a great deal about health disparities, which is something I am very passionate about. I also loved how I got the opportunity to research a topic I had never been exposed to before, so I learned so much in just 3 months. I am now able to articulate responses to questions about the interesting topic.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Take advantage of every opportunity presented to you!
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Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I loved the program I was in, and how it exposed me to a lot of different physiology research going on. I liked meeting other students from around the country and hearing their perspectives and experience. It was also useful how they brought in speakers to tell us about their research and especially why they chose to do a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been a little bit more variety in the research I was doing.
Advice
Keep track of your results and why you are doing experiments throughout the summer! It will make the final presentation much easier.
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Research Fellow
June - August 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I loved that I was able to experience a new city and research faciliity outside of St. Olaf College! I was able to meet students from univerities and colleges around the world, while also working hand in hand with Doctors and other research specialists on my very own project.
What I wish was different
This program didn't provide housing for their students which I wish they would have. However, it was easy for me to find an aparment to sublet for the 10 weeks I was in Michigan.
Advice
This program is an amzaing oportunity for studnets to ask questions from Doctors, PhDs, research specifilasts and other indivudals that conduct research for a living. I would tell anyone looking into applying to this program to come with any and all questions they have about research in general and what it means to work in this field.
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Research Assistant
April 2017 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Very flexible, given my own sub-project to work on independently so I felt like an important part of the team.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
It's ok to do a lot of reading the literature to better understand the subject.
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Program assistant intern
June - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I liked the experience and some of the assignments that I was asked to perform
What I wish was different
I wish that the hours were longer to be able to make more money.
Advice
Do your best
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow
May - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I was able to perform full-time research at a new institution which allowed me to gain an understanding of what my graduate school experience may be like in a STEM Ph.D. program. I also enjoyed being able to make close connections with faculty and other fellows through weekly seminars and other events.
What I wish was different
I would have liked if the summer program was one or two weeks longer as this would have allowed me to complete my project but the ten week program provides a strong structure and this was certainly not a major issue.
Advice
Advocate for yourself and your skills to make strong connections with faculty and other students. These connections will help build your professional network and are essential for moving forward in a career in biomedical research.
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research assistant in immunology
April 2020 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
hands-on experience and cooperation
What I wish was different
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Advice
don't be afraid to ask questions and advocate for yourself. if you don't ask to see things and experience new concepts and techniques, they won't do it for you.
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Research Assistant
June - August 2021 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I liked how much research is being done at the University of Michigan, and how there is so much support for undergraduate summer research. Overall, an amazing experience!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Intern
April 2021 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Flexible hours; Pleasant atmosphere; Helpful co-workers and supervisors
What I wish was different
More available resources to better understand research topic
Advice
Make sure to take thorough notes on research topics, procedures, and logs in order to gain the most out of the experience.
