I was recently accepted into the UMass Amherst Research Intensives Summer Program (Markstein Lab). I read through the website, and the research experience seems legit. Does anyone have any information, personal stories, or input they could provide about this program? Any comments about the research experience, college environment, or social life are appreciated.
Do the students get to do authentic, original research with the lab faculty? What does a student’s daily schedule look like? How prestigious or competitive is this program? Finally, how does this program compare to other research programs in terms of the overall experience? Thank you guys for your help!