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So I'm beginning to look at REU stuff for the summer, and I have a few questions:
1) realistically, what are the chances of a current sophomore getting one? I'm getting the vibe that a lot of them are for current juniors (incoming seniors). I do have a semester of research experience, if that makes a difference.
If I do decide to do an REU, how long is it polite to give professors to write my recommendations? Should I ask them now via email or wait until I get back to school?
2) If I decide not to try for an REU, what are other good things that I could do this summer (that I could get paid for) I do have a job back home but it has nothing to do with physics and doesn't give me a lot of hours so I'd rather that be a last resort.
1) realistically, what are the chances of a current sophomore getting one? I'm getting the vibe that a lot of them are for current juniors (incoming seniors). I do have a semester of research experience, if that makes a difference.
If I do decide to do an REU, how long is it polite to give professors to write my recommendations? Should I ask them now via email or wait until I get back to school?
2) If I decide not to try for an REU, what are other good things that I could do this summer (that I could get paid for) I do have a job back home but it has nothing to do with physics and doesn't give me a lot of hours so I'd rather that be a last resort.