Can a laboratory visit help me decide whether a field suits me?
Yes. A laboratory visit can help you consider whether the field and the laboratory environment suit your interests and preferred way of learning. However, a short visit cannot determine your aptitude or future fit on its own. Use it to check the research topics, students’ activities, and the faculty member’s supervision style, then compare these with your interests and expectations.
Key points
- Check whether the research topics match your interests.
- Ask about students’ research and daily activities, as well as the faculty member’s supervision style.
- If possible, compare several laboratories or information sessions and note any questions that remain after the visit.
Things to check
- The format of visits and the extent of participation vary by university, faculty, and academic year, so check the institution’s official information.