Blog 1: Orientation

First Semester in the S-STEM Program !

Today was the first day of orientation. I’ll admit, I was a bit nervous walking in, but I quickly felt comfortable after seeing a couple of familiar faces and hearing a few science references here and there. I had a good feeling about it. I’m also glad I was able to meet everyone.
I was able to learn all about the program, turn in forms and then went over goals we should set for ourselves in order to be successful researchers. I also scheduled my time that I’ll spend in the lab next week. But I have yet to enroll in a special projects course, I’ll work on that as soon as I can.
I’m very thankful for the mentoring I’ll have throughout the process and in deciding on a research project.
I’m looking forward to being part of the program. I hope to gain more knowledge and skills in order to make a better decision for my future career. I believe that if I actively seek out what interest me most, then I can narrow down my path to becoming a biologist.