8. What was the most difficult assignment/task/challenge that you were faced with? How did you deal with it? What did you learn from it?

One of the most difficult tasks I was faced with this summer was needing to create and present a formal presentation to my lab about the work I completed. I knew they all had much more experience than me, so I was afraid they would ask very difficult questions. To prepare, I practiced my presentation several times to myself and to my roommate. I also looked up a lot of background information to prepare for any question that might be thrown my way. I learned how to be able to present my search in an official way, as well as to answer difficult questions on my feet.