I gained experience about managing a project and communicating with team
What I wish was different
I wish I could know and join this project earlier
Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask questions and express your idea
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REU Scholar
June - August 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
The real-world research experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
Focus on your strengths; stay calm and roll with the obstacles and challenges.
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Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)
July - August 2020 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I loved being able to see how it is to teach middle schoolers computer programming
What I wish was different
I wish it had been in person :(
Advice
Just be prepared to actually teach
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NSF REU Scholar
June - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I liked living independently in a city
I liked working in a lab and having relative control over the hours I worked
I liked working with closely with research mentor and with the other students in my program
I liked being able to take ownership of my research and develop laboratory and field skills in environmental science
What I wish was different
I wish that the program had been a little shorter. For me, 10 weeks was a long time to be apart from home my first summer away
Advice
Fully immerse yourself in the experience -- explore Boston, get to know the people you work with, and take ownership of your research
