This research gave me a better view about my future. It will definitely help me to make a better decision wether I want to go to a graduate school or go to industry right after undergraduate.
Also it taught me a lot of new lessons and those lessons are helping me in the classroom.
Another thing I really liked about this REU was that the university paid for everything in addition to my salary while I was there.
What I wish was different
I wish I was more prepared and had a better idea of what I should expect. The first few weeks, I felt a little behind and I needed to catch up.
Advice
Definitely, definitely apply for internships or REUs during summer. They help you to close the gap that there is between the real world and college.
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Chemistry Research Intern
June - August 2021 • Murfreesboro, TN
What I liked
I conducted research project in organic chemistry on stable radicals, gained expertise with conceptual nature behind X-ray crystallography, collaborated with faculty and peers through workshops, and learned diverse soft skills to broaden scope of communication
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Always believe in yourself and be prepared for new endeavors in science.
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Physics Research Intern
June - August 2019 • Murfreesboro, TN
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Learn to get out of your bubble and make new friends.
