A Great Summer With BSURF

BSURF was a wonderful experience. When first hearing about and applying to the program, I had no idea what to expect from a sumer research experience. I knew that I wanted to try something with biological and virological research in my time at Duke but had no idea how to get involved or how to find the right lab and mentor to help me get a good experience. In hearing about BSURF, I learned that this program would help to navigate this confusing process and give more experiences on how research works and how to be a good researcher. I was very excited for this type of opportunity even though I did not know what to actually expect in the research itself.
Now at the end of BSURF, I can happily say that BSURF was everything it promised and more. I was able to join a lab in virology that helped me to better understand what research in virology and microbiology is through the help of wonderful mentors. I was able to get good advice from both my mentors in my lab, Vanessa and Dr. Horner, and the leaders of the BSURF program, Austin, Dr. Harrell, & Dr. Grunwald. I was able to make great friends with other students interested in biological research and spend lots of time discussing research and other interesting topics with programmed events. I am very glad that I was able to be a part of this experience!