<p>I know that there is a thread about Boston, but this one is specifically for the BU High School Honors Program. If you're going, reply and tell what classes you're taking and maybe something about yourself.</p>
<p>I'm taking Introduction to Computer Science II and Introductory Microeconomic Analysis.</p>
<p>My name is Jas and I'm from NC.</p>
<p>Im doing the Research Internship in Engineering</p>
<p>Gonna be taking Research internship next year.. wanted to take it this year but it was for rising seniors.. I'd appreciate it if you could post your opinions on the program once your done, JMAN..</p>
<p>Apparently they didnt have room ... I wont be going to Boston this summer ...</p>
<p>They accepted you and then said they didn't have room?</p>
<p>I'm in the general honors as well. I'm taking intro macroeconomics and intro to music theory.</p>
<p>Well, they emailed me and told me that they were looking for a professor to mentor me and if they had one available they would take me; if not, they wouldnt. They emailed me today saying that he did not have room in his lab and they couldnt take me.</p>
<p>JMAN, don't feel down. i know lots of people who applied to the research internship at BU and got reject in some way or another, myself being one of them. they did offer me a spot at the high school honors program, but i didn't want to do it as it was not worth it in my opinion.</p>
<p>Yeah, it sucks though, I dont have a back up. Maybe Ill find something else before july.</p>
<p>A spot opened up and I have been accepted for Physics, Ill be there.</p>
<p>So is any one else going? I hoped to meet people before I go</p>
<p>Its been about a month, but I guess I will post a review of the research internship.
It was really nice, a lot better than I expected. I expected to be doing menial tasks for the professor, basically whatever he wanted me to do. Instead, I had my own project which I will be entering into Siemens in October. My project was in Physics and involved programming.
The only downside about the entire experience, and others will agree with me too, is that the mentors do not really have projects ready to start when you get there. It sort of develops, though. You get to know your mentor and you eventually find a project you think you like. If I had contacted my mentor before the program started, I may have started my project without all of that searching.
Also, the program is not "hardcore". Well, it is in a sense. Basically, they are not forcing YOU to do anything. YOU have to have that work ethic and want to do things. You will only accomplish what you set out to do. If youre just there to be there, you wont get anything done. However, if you want to accomplish something great, the resources are all there and you have to take advantage of it rather than someone making you. I am definately proud of what I accomplished.
At the end of the program, everyone is required to submit a formal research paper and participate in a poster session. I did not know this before I went, but it was suprisingly easy as I had so much to talk about.
Overall, it was a great experience, and I would do it all over again if I could. My mentor was really nice and we might be working together in the future. I know it will definately help in college admissions that I did this and also the rec's I got from my professor. I hope this helps jai6638, if you are even reading this.</p>
<p>Jas</p>
<p>Oh, hey Jas. Long time no see.</p>
<p>mcavoy, you sly dog</p>
<p>Hey Jman.. thanks for posting a review... How was the social aspect of the program? Did you guys have enuogh to time to socialize? what did you do after your were done with your research for the day ?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>I was also in the research internship program (immunology). My mentor was awesome. I agree with everything JMAN1211 said. I was generally in the lab from around 9 to 5. I would usually go back to the dorms and eat dinner, then go to the gym or watch movies. There were also fun activities to do on the weekends, like going to Six Flags or the Beach. I was never bored, and all the people from the program were really nice and fun to be around. I would definitely recommend the program to others.</p>
<p>The social aspect of the program was, again, what you put into it. If you stay in your room all day and ignore people, you wont have any friends. On the other hand, if you get out and meet people, you will have a great time.
There was more than enough time to socialize. Way more than enough. My schedule was like this:
Depending on the day it was usually 8 or 9 am to 3 or 4 pm. On days I wanted to get more done in the lab I stayed later, or came in earlier. I really wanted to give my mentor a positive impression of my work ethic, so I came real early in the morning.
Different people had different schedules. One guy went in at 10 and got back at 7 or even 8. One guy went at 12 and got back at 8. Others went at 11 and came back at 2. It really depends on how you schedule your own day. Your mentor wont MAKE you stay.
Honestly, after about two weeks or so, I was in a cycle. I would do things the same every day because I didnt feel like taking the T out to other parts of Boston or whatnot. I usually just went to the gym, which is extremely nice, went to dinner, then either read a book or just relaxed. For the first few weeks there are scheduled activities, after that though, the weekends and weekdays are free for whatever. The only thing that I didnt like was after August, our T passes ran out, we were no longer able to ride the subway inbound. It wasnt THAT bad, but it was certainly a convenience I couldve lived with.
Let's see, other things I did. I ate alot of food. Food like Chinese, well, mostly Chinese, and Thai, and Italian, there is so much food in Boston. I also went out to the mall a couple of times and explored, too.
The friends I made there are really great people. They really made my time there very much enjoyable. I cannot thank them enough for the good times. It's just some people ruin it for you. Like the guy that stole my IPod, but oh well. You win some and you lose some.
I hope this helps and I am glad to answer anymore questions you have.</p>
<p>Jas</p>
<p>Who are you, emswim? So many of us use CC, haha.</p>
<p>Yeah lol.</p>
<p>Anyone else that we don't know about?</p>
<p>Edit: But Jas, you got a new / better iPod!</p>
<p>Hmmmm sounds like a fun program... Do you guys get to go to Boston whenever you want without any restrictions ( besieds returning before curfew ) ? </p>
<p>Was there diversity among the people in this program?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>