What Happens When You're Not an Honors Student

What Happens When You're Not an Honors StudentUndergraduate Research for the Rest of UsWhy Undergraduate Research is ImportantValuable connections with a professor and faculty at largePotentially get a letter of recommendationSee what anthropological research is really likeChance to see what youre really interested inShows future employers and/ or grad schools you have practical experience in the fieldChance to present your research at various conferencesChance to publish your researchWhat to Do to Become a Research AssistantTalk to Dr. Delind (academic advisor) about your interestSend your advisor a blurb about yourself, availability, interests, and skillsYour advisor will then email it out to the professors and those interested will respondSet up a meeting with the professors to see if you working with them is a good matchMake sure you demonstrate how you can be useful to them while also sharing what you hope to get from the experienceGo to work!NOTE: Do not send out a mass email to the faculty; its unprofessional and does not reflect well on you.Skills To HaveKnow your way around the libraryHave a certain amount of hours a week set aside to devote to your researchGood communication skills are hugeBe flexibleWork with your professor to see what you can both get from the experience