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YangMills
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Hello, I am an extremely curious first year student, who is hoping to get a summer research position. Earlier on in the year, I had a successful interview with a professor of General Relativity, whose grad lectures I had been attending. By "successful," I mean he said I could join his reading group, and that we should meet again to talk about other projects he is working on (the interview was done in a hurry, as he had a meeting to attend).
Now he has called me back, this time asking for a resume and my 'formal course background.' He is aware that I am in first year (having just recently finished), and that the majority of my knowledge has been acquired through self-study. I am uncertain as to what I should include.
Lastly, how can I go about asking for payment? I do not want to appear rude, but I also do not want the issue to go overlooked.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Additional information: I am studying at the University of Toronto, taking Engineering Science. I have average grades (3.0 gpa), which is mostly due to missed assignments and quizzes (from lack of interest), but is also the result of a unique problem solving approach. I have been too busy with the program to join any dedicated extracurricular activities, and have no "formal" related experience (although I have mountains of informal experience).
Now he has called me back, this time asking for a resume and my 'formal course background.' He is aware that I am in first year (having just recently finished), and that the majority of my knowledge has been acquired through self-study. I am uncertain as to what I should include.
Lastly, how can I go about asking for payment? I do not want to appear rude, but I also do not want the issue to go overlooked.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Additional information: I am studying at the University of Toronto, taking Engineering Science. I have average grades (3.0 gpa), which is mostly due to missed assignments and quizzes (from lack of interest), but is also the result of a unique problem solving approach. I have been too busy with the program to join any dedicated extracurricular activities, and have no "formal" related experience (although I have mountains of informal experience).