Hi hubski! I took a multi-year hiatus but I'm trying to come back. So I'm not really "still" here but NOW I'm here! Name: birchbarkcanoe Location: Usually Vermont but currently studying in France Age: 21 Current preoccupations: practicing cello, student-ing, orienteering, panicking about looming grad school app process. Previous preoccupations: practicing cello, panicking about other things. Even after however long I've been gone, it was cool to recognize usernames. Missed you guys!
Oh, I'm not the only one! Good to know. What's there to panic about for grad school? They won't bite ;-)
Ahaha just the whole process of saying essentially, "Hey, can you invest 6 years of your lab's time and resources in me so that I can become a fancy researcher like you?" is a little stress-inducing. Thankfully I have some really great mentors at my current institution who are thrilled to answer all my questions and help me with the application process, but still. UGH.
Ah yes, it's like job hunting in that regard. In the end, they are hoping to benefit though, so keep that in mind ;-) Also, mentors are great. Make sure you listen to them!