Whitney got lucky. She recounts her first summer research experience...
" In my mind, it was intimidating to think that I would be pursuing my first summer research at Purdue University in Indiana, a huge and well established research institution. I was nervous and scared. I thought, ' will I be able to meet the expectations of this program? "
But Whitney would not allow her insecurities to undermine her performance.
At that point it was sink or swim so Whitney devised a divide and conquer plan for success …
" I had to figure out an action plan that would allow me to be successful in this program," she says. " To do so, I needed to internalize my goals and create a strategic plan that would allow me to tackle each task. In the end it was a very rewarding experience. I left Purdue with high recommendations from peers, professors and strangers alike."