#skeptikitty

[sciencetylia]

Thank you so much for you and your followers' advice on the REU program!

You're very welcome. I always like to help people out. :)

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[sciencetylia]

skeptikitty replied to your post “So I am applying to a few REUs (research experience for undergrads) but my gpa is low (freshman year was a mess), but I have been in a research lab for 2-3 months and my prof said I've done more work in the lab than the girl I replaced did in 6 months, and I'm also a TA so I have chemistry experience. Do I still have a chance of getting in a program maybe? And how can I really boost my personal statement? I still don't know what I want to do.”

Get letters of recommendation from everyone you TA'd for and the supervisor at the lab. May still be hard to get into a program, but having people back you always helps.

More info. ^^^

[sciencetylia]

skeptikitty replied to your post “littlemisshobbitface replied to your post “How, in your opinion, is...”

Canadian Health care isn't without its flaws, but it's pretty awesome. You never have to worry about choosing between groceries & seeing the doctor. If you aren't well or if you get hurt, you get checked out; but sometimes you have to wait.

Yup. That sums it up nicely.