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What is the best way to network with Professors and Former alumni to get into a research position? #Spring25

I am going to UCLA on the fall to study neuroscience
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A super easy start is to simply go to your professors' office hours and ask what research opportunities are available for freshman in your department. You can also email the department's main email address (you can find it on their website) and ask them what research opportunities are available and how it works at your university.

If it's super competitive and hard to get a research role, then find out what other types of roles you can get within the department. You may start off cleaning the lab or taking care of the animals on weekends, but that initiative to do the lower-level work will really show that you're dedicated to research. It will pay off.

FWIW - I'd recommend not trying to get into research your first semester - it's a big transition on its own. But if you're really interested in it, then go for it!
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