Is Undergraduate Research Crucial for Aspiring Physicists?

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Undergraduate research during the summer is highly valued, particularly for physics students planning to continue their studies or pursue careers in research. Engaging in programs like LIGO or SURF provides essential experience in scientific research, fostering independence and enhancing future career prospects. Participants often gain significant achievements, such as publications, which can strengthen their CVs. Sharing personal experiences from such programs can offer insights into their structure and benefits, encouraging others to participate.
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hello everyone,
How much important is doing undergraduate research during summer ? I'm a physics student of the second year, and next summer I could ask for doing research at LIGO or SURF. I'd like to ask you: Is this highly evaluated in the curriculum ? Is it important for my future work as a phisicyst ? Thank you for all your answers,
Andrea
 
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Yes, of course. Especially, if you want to continue your study later. You will gain experience in scientific research field. If you want to work as a researcher or scientist it will help you to work independently in future.
 
Do it. I did my SURF last summer and I can already add two papers on my CV.
 
Could you tell something about your experience ? How it worked ?
 

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