CEEM Internship: Concluding Remarks

Looking back to the beginning of the CEEM internship, I was hesitant to start research because I believed only the smartest students can achieve success in research. Meeting graduate students and professors changed my perspective about this. In order to excel at research (or almost anything in life) you have to love what you do. I feel this internship has shown me that I need to focus on what I’m passionate about in my studies instead of worrying about logistics.

The CEEM internship also helped me understand graduate school better. Before this summer, I had vague ideas about graduate school. By attending the skills workshops and seminars, I now understand the application process, what stands out in an application and how to determine if graduate school is right for me.

Being a part of the CEEM internship has shown me how my studies in electrical engineering is applied in research and what a future in research looks like. I am grateful to Professor Mishra, Matthew Laurent and all the administrators in the CEEM program who made this internship a great experience.