chili

Hi everyone! I'm a bit of a non-traditional student. I graduated from Stanford University 5 years ago, worked for a while in industry and then came back to a Stanford Univ lab to do research this year while applying to grad school (PhD in genetics/genomics/computational biology). I have been very fortunate to have lots of options and have now narrowed it down to Stanford genetics and Harvard BBS- genetics. Born and raised on the west coast, I have heard a lot of rumors about what the culture and environment is like in Boston. Multiple people have warned me about the high pressure, work hard environment that exists in science at Harvard, competition within labs and minimal collaboration. I've heard there are lots of opportunities but it's a bit sink or swim. These rumors concern me and I'm not sure how true they really are. Stanford Genetics is a great program and I'm sure I will be happy if I stay here, but I'm also excited for a change, to be in a new place for the next stage. I'd love any thoughts you all want to share!