The program has just started picking up pace. We have already started with our mini course. I am really happy we are having them even if I know some of the basics from previous coding languages or my own research experience. It makes me more secure that I can tackle all the really complex parts of my projects. Also, we began to read papers on our topics for homework. It addressed some of what we already discuss in our first group meeting. Some of the issues that both of the papers I read struggled with was recruiting participants for the study. I wonder how we could account for those who experience hasn’t been captured in these studies. I have also been really enjoying socializing with all of the other interns. I am pretty excited to get started with my project.