Suggestions and recommendations for future cohorts

"In the project. Empathize what experience you already have and how you could be useful during your stay. I was told that not all students this year got the opportunity to expand their skills. Don't shy away from responsibility as that is how you truly learn to be independent and whether research is for you."

"The half-fare card (travel card) is a good option. As is using the "friend's pass" on SBB for traveling in groups.

1) The Friends Pass is a lifesaver, more so than the Half Fare Card. (Also, buy the Half Fare Card for the YEAR instead of the month!)

2) It's nice to leave at a similar time to other interns because the accommodation gets quite lonely. This also ties into project length; 12 weeks is long.

3) Get funding from your home university because CH is so expensive, and if you want to bond with other interns, you'll be travelling a lot on the weekends, which adds up."

 "My suggestion is to make the most of this once in a life time opportunity. Start speaking the native languages as soon as you come and don't be scared of mispronouncing words. Also, work your hardest in the research because you will learn more as long as you put in all the work."

"I would suggest that new students try to make the most of their internship, by which I mean pushing the limits of science in the lab, but also not forgetting to enjoy the beautiful Switzerland as well as the colleagues from the NCCR program and from the host group."

"Don't stress about the project/getting things wrong - it's all about learning and growing."

"Apply for scholarships that will fund your experiences in Switzerland."