The realistic insight and advice for graduate school and a career in academia, the relentless research, and the passionate, hardworking scientists I got to work with.
What I wish was different
I struggled a little with the meal plan.
Advice
Start your search and applications early, be sincere and honest in your application essays, it will definitely reflect! Use the campus career resources.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2021 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
My experiences working with patients was invaluable, as was the understanding I gained about the process of doing research.
What I wish was different
I wish I had advocated for myself better, but this is also a learning experience!
Advice
Prompt, honest, and clear communication solves so many problems before they start. Keeping good records of your communication and being forth coming helps so much too.
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Research Intern
June - August 2021 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
I liked that this internship allowed me to meet and learn from people with different fields and levels of experiences including physicians, professors, medical students, and PhD students.
What I wish was different
I wish that this experience had been in person rather than virtual
Advice
Try to connect and learn from others' experiences as much as possible
