I liked having lots of time to research over the summer as opposed to during the school year when it's just a few hours a week. It allowed me to finish projects and make more big picture decisions.
What I wish was different
More pay
Advice
Get involved in undergraduate research, it was a really formative experience.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2023 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I got to explore open-ended problems at the edge of current knowledge.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Intern
May - August 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared to be self-motivated in your research! It is a great experience, and you have agency over how much work you do each day, so make sure you are checking in with your advisor and keeping yourself on track.
