The professor I was working with was very invested in pushing me to learn new skills. He made sure I had all my questions answered in a timely manner, and also took in my feedback on solutions to problems that arose.
What I wish was different
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2021 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I got to work closely with my PI because of the small size of the lab.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - July 2022 • Rice, TX
What I liked
The community was very nice. Everyone was on board with you learning research techniques as well as becoming independent.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been there longer!
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask questions. You are there to work, yes, but you're also there to learn/
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biology Research assistant
May 2022 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I am able to practice my laboratory technique.
What I wish was different
I wish I had taken other lab courses at RIce prior to doing this research.
Advice
If you would like to find a lab, don't be afraid of reaching out to professors.
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Research Assistant
July 2023 • Houston, TX
What I liked
With a hybrid work environment, I was able to maintain my own schedule, while still hitting marks, and completing tasks on time.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time in the beginning to foster my understanding of the two projects I was working on.
Advice
The benefit of research experience was very much dependent on the amount of effort that I put in.
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Historian Research Assistant
June 2021 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed the flexibility and people that I worked with a lot. The tasks were interesting and I learned a lot about different technologies.
What I wish was different
Covid; I would've loved to be in person more, but I obviously understand why that's not possible.
Advice
Communicate with your supervisor, because that makes all the difference.
