Comments from Previous SRC-REU Participants

In response to "How has your participation in this REU program helped you academically?" participants wrote:

  • "It has made me more aware of my scientific abilities." (2003)
  • "It has helped in more ways than one. I have found myself wanting to challenge my abilities more and it has helped give me confidence in those abilities. It has also rejuvenated my love for physics and given me a new zest for the subject which I definitely did not have before." (2004)
  • "This program has given me real research experience that I would not have been able to get at my college." (2005)
  • "I feel more prepared for graduate school after having this research experience. I also feel more confident giving presentations and writing papers." (2006)

  • "My mentor was excellent! The program is unforgettable." (2007)

  • "I have research experience and now I am a more attractive academic candidate." (2008)

  • "This was a great experience for me. I got a good idea of the life of a grad student, and how it feels to live in a different place far from home." (2009)