<p>I need people who've actually done Perspectives on Science to tell me their experiences: the good, the bad, the ugly. (Yea or Nay...)</p>
<p>From what I've read, it seems the summer research opportunity is well worth the credit. Yes? (Because I adore summer research opportunities.) Would it be easy not to do it but still obtain a similar opportunity?</p>
<p>I'll give you besitos if you use the word "opportunity" more times than I did.</p>
<p>--Ted</p>
<p>come on, i know you're out there. especially you, edcito. although, i don't know if you're still checking this...</p>
<p>Perspectives on Science was a great program.</p>
<p>The class itself is easy (a half credit each semester). The lectures are really fascinating (you actually end up learning a lot about how to do a good science presentation), the discussions can be informative and entertaining (although it depends on your facilitator) and you get a chance to see the latest research being conducted at Yale. </p>
<p>Also, just randomly, I ended up learning a lot about how to read science papers.</p>
<p>The research funds are very nice. We got $3700 this year which has to cover housing and food for 10 weeks. Most students are cutting a profit.....</p>
<p>I think perspectives students also appreciated the strong sense of community--there is a close circle of friends within the group and this summer we've had a variety of events with other perspectives students (hike to East Rock, board game night, birthday party).</p>
<p>To be honest, there are a ton of opportunities for summer research if you don't get into perspectives. STARS, HHMI Future Scientists, Dean's Research Fellowship.....the list goes on (check <a href="http://www.yale.edu/yser%5B/url%5D">http://www.yale.edu/yser</a>) </p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
<p>iexpressgfp speaks the truth. i would definitely do it again if given the choice. </p>
<p>your sn gave it away, big one. nice post in the premed forum.</p>
<p>You so silly</p>
<p>come here and i'll give you a besito</p>