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So what you are saying is, go to a professor and ask to make an appointment and do not say a word about research? Isn't that still an unscheduled personal visit? What if they ask what the appointment is for? :D

I don't "not" want to do it nor do I feel that it is not necessary. I am just terrified that I will not be able to get it.

I am curious. How can every undergrad out there who wants to get into graduate program get research experience? There are only so many professors in one's department. If I will not be able to find a professor who will let me do research with them, am I doomed from master's programs? Pengwuino...

I never actually thought about getting paid. I hope that is not what the professors I emailed to thought I was after. I don't want to get paid, I want experience :) I think I might talk to a professor I know well. He's not doing research but you're right he might know someone.

Hey cristo, thanks for replying!:) But that's what I did, I emailed them. But no reply :(. Can I just email and ask what their office hours are? I asked that one professor like a month before exams (which ended a week ago), but he might have been busy with something else you're right. I...

Hey everyone. I was wondering if anyone here could help me please? I've been struggling for several months now trying to find an opportunity to do research with a professor. I've sent emails to several professors. In the email I would ask directly if they had any positions available for...