Forewarned is forearmed.

We invited current UC Davis grad students Arthur Flores (Immunology), Celena Lozano (Neuroscience), and Maribel Anguiano (Neuroscience) to talk with our current cohort of PREP@UCD scholars about their first year as grad students. 

The scholars peppered them with questions in our hour-long discussion.

Arthur, Celena, and Maribel told us that they mostly knew what to expect because of their preparation in PREP@UCD. They lined up their first rotation in advance, knew what they wanted in a mentor, and were skilled at giving  presentations in a variety of styles. They've formed study groups, have met others outside their cohort, and maintain good work-life balance. However, they added that they've had to amp up their skills in time management because they've been BUSY. 

In short, they're settled in their new labs, looking forward to what's to come, and thriving.

Thanks to all!