<p>so i've been doing research at my university with a professor who is a great guy, but the research isnt too interesting for me. When he asked me if I wanted to continue, I didn't want to seem rude and signed up for research next semester. Truth is, that I really like the research another professor is doing and want to be a part of his lab. How do I do this without coming out as a royal ******bag?</p>
<p>If the labs are not in the same department, you don’t have a problem. If they are you can avoid a problem by telling your former professor that your interests have changed. The situation is more common that you think, and people will understand your desire to switch fields if you no longer prefer the topic that you are currently researching.</p>
<p>unfortunatley both labs are in the same department. Is it really that simple? I may have to ask this prof later for a reccomendation for med school so I obv don’t want to give him a bad image. Is saying that my interests have changed a good enough reason?</p>
<p>Blame it on a girl you like.</p>
<p>right, that would do wonders wouldn’t it?</p>
<p>My imagination says that if your first prof is a guy, it just might work.</p>
<p>love comes to town</p>
<p>I really appreciate people backing me up on my suggestion. It’s the first time it’s ever happened, and I just want to say thanks.</p>
<p>ok come on, i need some serious advice people…</p>
<p>Finish your commitment to the lab you committed to. When that’s finished, do not recommit to it. Meanwhile, do a good job so that you can get a good recommendation when you seek to jump labs.</p>
<p>hmm, so i guess im stuck there for a semester? I guess my question is that, can I somehow jump labs before the semester starts and still keep a good image? What are some reasonable (I mean reasonable, not girls) explanations that my prof. may buy?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t try to come up with a story (lie) that you want your professor to believe if that’s what you mean…</p>
<p>so saying a shift in interest (which is true) is good enough?</p>