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  1. The original poster asked for people's experiences, so I provided mine. Of course all labs are different, and differences are to be expected between different disciplines.
  2. In my lab, we have opportunities for both paid and volunteer RAs to contribute to publications and presentations, with the caveat that it must be done outside of their usual hours in the lab. Thus, if they have committed to volunteer 20 hours a week for the lab and would like to be a part of an upcoming publication or presentation, they are expected to make extra time in their schedule to work on these opportunities. Similarly, if a volunteer (undergrad or grad student) desires to submit a poster for a conference using our data sets, they must conceive of the idea and do considerable background research far in advance (months) of the abstract deadline, as hastily contrived research ideas do nothing to improve the stature of our lab or our PI. Edited to add: This is the same for paid employees. For example, I work 40+ hours a week for the lab, but then must put in hours on my own time to be included on the presentations and papers I have been on. Basically, the opportunities exist, but must be worked for and earned and are not just handed out for meeting expectations regarding assigned tasks.
  3. Drop the one that isn't your second choice immediately. Then contact the school with the deadline of 4/14 and explain that you might still be waiting to hear from another program at the same time, and want to make an informed choice.
  4. Look at what their graduates are doing now. Are they in academic positions?
  5. Either nice boots, or be prepared to change from snow boots into dress shoes. Most programs in the northeast are prepared for the de-booting that occurs at the start of interview day, and have a place to put them out of the way. Also, layers. It can be quite chilly during walking tours of campus...and quite warm in buildings with the heat blasting and lots of bodies in a small space.
  6. You can use www.har.com and select "find a rental" for a variety of options. You should be able to find affordable options in the Museum District/Montrose area. Try zip codes 77004, 77006, and 77098. Occasionally you can find reasonable rentals in 77005, but you have to be quick to grab them. Consider working with a realtor who specializes in rentals.
  7. Do a Master's in I/O. Go work for a few years in industry. Re apply for PhD programs.
  8. I'm not sure I follow what you mean by "works out well"?
  9. My apologies, the post didn't look like it was intended to be strictly experimental.
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