I was recently admitted to WPI under the biotechnology program. I’m interested in studying molecular biology in particular and have a few questions about the program:
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What are the opportunities for conducting biology research, freshman and sophomore year? Many schools with large intro classes and grad shools make it troubling connecting with professors and TAs for positions in labs, which of course have limited seats. If it’s hard to get a position your freshman year, will having previous lab experience help? I have a few summers of lab internships under my belt, and would really love to continue doing some of the stuff I was doing my first year here.
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Where do most underclassmen go for research and internship opportunities? How hard is it to get a lab outside Worcester?
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Rigor of research. What do you make of it?
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General student culture and enthusiasm - are fellow students involved in their program of study? What do they think of the four term system? (fast paced, just right, etc.)
Thank you!