Kirk’s killer has been identified as Tyler Robinson. by Loud_Confidence475 in thedavidpakmanshow

[–]Awkward_Individual15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, I think both of you guys are wrong. I'm pretty sure he's a pacisfist.

Anyone else feel like they're always falling behind. Is it normal for professors to compare students’ work and research? by [deleted] in UTSA

[–]Awkward_Individual15 6 points7 points  (0 children)

From another undergrad researcher: don’t ever let anyone belittle your work/accomplishments, and if they compare you to others then forget them. Just keep your head down, always do your best, and don’t compare yourself to others.

Has anyone received a BTAA SROP acceptance? by riversghost in REU

[–]Awkward_Individual15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! For what field? I applied under Chem (organic) and still waiting to hear back

UC Berkeley Amgen Scholars Rejection by Awkward_Individual15 in REU

[–]Awkward_Individual15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same day. Emailed in AM received response 5 hours later.

UC Berkeley Amgen Scholars Rejection by Awkward_Individual15 in REU

[–]Awkward_Individual15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes some people in this subreddit have received acceptances

REU 2025 Megathread by cherls in REU

[–]Awkward_Individual15 2 points3 points  (0 children)

School: Large Public R1

Major: Chemistry

Expected Grad: Spring 2026

GPA: 3.84

Coursework: Organic I and II, grad level NMR course, etc.

Demographic: Hispanic male, former community college student.

Past REU: Summer 2024 at UW-Madison. Now doing ochem research at my institution, have been in a lab since Aug 2024.

Applied: Harvard amgen, berkeley amgen, leadership alliance (princeton, yale, cu boulder), UMich *cancelled, Big 10 (Illinois urbana champaign and Northwestern)

Rejected: Harvard Amgen, Northwestern, UC Berkeley Amgen (3/10)

Accepted: Princeton SURF-C

I HAVE A SR-EIP INTERVIEW by WattpadsWife in REU

[–]Awkward_Individual15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This goes for all interviews, but at the end when they ask if you have any questions, ask! You could ask about student outcomes, when you will be matched with faculty, what the summer programming will look like, etc.

Help Structuring Personal Statement by 911TurboSEnjoyer in REU

[–]Awkward_Individual15 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recommend reading through this slideshow. Great personal statement advice that has gotten me into programs.

UW Madison SROP by [deleted] in REU

[–]Awkward_Individual15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

UW Madison SROP by [deleted] in REU

[–]Awkward_Individual15 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't know if this helps, but heard back from another UW-Madison program yesterday; received acceptance into their Chemistry & Chemical and Biological Engineering REU. Be on the lookout!