It was a very comprehensive experience in regards to graduate level research and networking. REU opportunities are really helpful with contextualizing the type of work you may do in higher level education and will be a strong reference when applying to graduate school.
What I wish was different
The options and specific catering towards you talents and interests tends to be a mixed bag and your mileage may vary in what project you're chosen for. You will be expected to cater the project more towards the scope of your PI and won't be given the complete freedom you may receive in a regular graduate program, but some flexibility to write a research paper that would better fit your goals for graduate school would be appreciated.
Advice
Put your best foot forward with the work you do in the program. This opportunity was a first for many earlier undergraduate students and allows you to work on a poster presentation and contribute significantly to a paper which may extend to future work, allowing you to present at conferences and begin networking.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2023 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
I liked the working culture, the co-workers, my mentors, my other program members, the environment, the work, really everything about it.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a bit more time to experiment and gain fluency in the lab, I was not able to complete my research successfully.
Advice
I would recommend using your time efficiently and spending it with friends whenever you're free.
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research
June - August 2020 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
It helped me decide which field I wanted to apply for graduate school.
What I wish was different
I wish it wasn't online.
Advice
Have a open mind, and be ready to learn.
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Biology Research Intern
May - August 2019 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
Had so much fun learning about the research process. Got to spend my summer feeding spiders!
What I wish was different
Paperwork to have been filed earlier.
Advice
The spiders are not that bad.
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Volunteer assistant coach
August - December 2019 • Lincoln, England
What I liked
Having responsabilities and being a leader
What I wish was different
Payment
Advice
Be always a leader. Never step back. Take the lead of the job and not a follower
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Research assistant
June - August 2019 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
I got to take part in current agricultural research and conduct my own research.
