<p>I have brief undergrad research interview coming up in a couple weeks and I am nervous about what to expect. </p>
<p>When the prof emailed me he just said it would be a <20 minute talk so he could find out what I am thinking and what my goals are for the next few years.</p>
<p>I am just your typical freshman with no prior research experience, so..</p>
<p>---What could they ask an inexperienced beginner like me???? Its not like I have any knowledge of the field, I am a mere freshman in basic intro classes...</p>
<p>---What should I wear to the interview????</p>
<p>---What kinds of questions are good to ask???? I don't even know what undergrad research entails, and I don't want to look stupid asking questions like "what does undergrad research entail in your department?"</p>
<p>---Should I bring a resume or something??? I just have normal high school stuff like playing sports lol, I don't think he would care about that...</p>
<p>---How can I show that I am a eager/passionate learner who is reasonably intelligent if I don't even have a college GPA yet and I've never done research?</p>
<p>---Any tips on overcoming nervousness??? When I am nervous I act like a timid squirrely idiot (voice wavering and rambling on about stupid stuff)and it would make a very bad impression.</p>
<p>---Any general advice on nailing interviews like this??</p>
<p>Sorry for having so many questions but I feel this is a huge opportunity for me. I've never had an interview of any kind in my life and I have no idea what research looks like so naturally I'm pretty scared.</p>
<p>Thanks so much</p>