[The Summer Research Program] provides great tools that we will use in the future in our profession. Also, it is a unique experience where we learn a lot.

--Participant 2021

I really enjoyed being able to get a real sense of what working in research was like. I also enjoyed conducting a project in its entirety. This program really helped me learn how I feel about research.

--Participant 2021

[My favorite experience in the program was] getting to learn new techniques in the lab but also on how to handle lab animals.

--Participant 2021

My favorite experience in the program was being able to interact with fellow undergraduates and veterinary students. The veterinary students were very helpful in helping me decide to apply to veterinary school and offered many tips about veterinary school and applications.

--Participant 2021

I really enjoy the opportunities this experience will open up for me. I learned a lot in many areas, but I was very excited to gain so much insight on working with different types of software.

--Participant 2021

It was very rewarding to prepare my first ever poster presentation and successfully present it.

--Participant 2021

I think that this program is an excellent, hands-on introduction to research. I came into this program knowing very little about how working in research was, and I came out with a solid idea of what it is. I learned fundamental skills that will help me in future research and non-research endeavors. I think that this program can provide invaluable experience in research and learning what it's like. You can form all of the ideas you want about a topic, but experiencing it is the best way to figure out how you feel about it.

--Participant 2021

It was an enriching experience that allowed me to gain curiosity on veterinary careers that are not traditional.

--Participant 2021

Great way to receive veterinary research experience.

--Participant 2021

The program is amazing, I would recommend it for anyone that wants to perform research, and get further insight into the field of research in veterinary medicine.

--Participant 2021

This program was a very good way to experience Purdue for me and it also helped me to self-motivate at a new level.

--Participant 2021

I learned so much about research and it was a fun experience.

--Participant 2021

While I may not want to pursue a career in research, I really appreciated the opportunity to participate in this program. It helped me grow as a student and there are skills I learned that I will continue to use outside of research…I know the goal is to promote interest in research careers, but I think equally valuable is teaching what we may be less interested in, so that we can find a career path that suits us well.

--Participant 2021

My favorite experience was working with my mentor.

--Participant 2021

I liked connecting with other DVM students and the people in my lab.

--Participant 2021

[My favorite experience in the program was] interacting with my mentor and lab mates [and] developing relationships with the other students.

--Participant 2021

My favorite experience in the program was] being able to participate at the National veterinary Scholars symposium.

--Participant 2021

I enjoyed gaining experience in placing IV jugular catheters in [live] horses. I appreciated the guidance that my summer research mentor provided me throughout the process

--Participant 2020

This program allows students to gain a deeper understanding regarding the process of research

--Participant 2020

Having the opportunity to see what projects can be done in a virtual format and how those can be applied to future projects in the lab was my favorite part

--Participant 2020

[The program] is good exposure to the research realm, especially for those with little to no experience

--Participant 2020

This program is a great opportunity to learn many research and life skills

--Participant 2020

[The program] teaches valuable skills like resilience, problem solving, and how to pull out necessary information

--Participant 2020