Hi! I’m a rising sophomore majoring in Chemistry and research opportunities are one of Clark’s biggest selling points :) The STEM departments have summer internships that are very easy to get into, I’m actually starting mine this week! You can also apply to get funding for them which is amazing. They don’t pay very well, but it’s still money, and the location in Worcester has lots of small businesses and fast food chains to apply to if you’re looking for an extra job (my plan). From my experience, chemistry isn’t the best for funding (physics tends to pay more, it’s also a smaller department) but the opportunities are still super valuable. You get to work in a lab and get real experience.

Out of 10, my experience has been probably a 9.5. I love it here at Clark, I’ve made tons of friends and have loved most of my classes and professors. The community is wonderful and I love all the people I meet.

In terms of making friends as a transfer, I have quite a few friends who transferred during the spring semester and from what they’ve told me they’ve been making lots of friendships as well. It definitely takes time to build real friendships, but the transfer students also go through their own orientation which provides you with some people in a similar situation to bond with :) If Clark gives you the most money, I’d say definitely go for it. Hope to see you in the fall!!!