Biosciences, 2018

Melissa Roverse

“Dr. Wasser was giving us a pep talk, he told us about how all of this is preparing us for great things, that the things we learn and do now will build the foundation for who we are years from now, and to remember, ‘when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.’ I think it was a really accurate summary of what I feel like I took away from this program.

I've always sort of believed there are turning points in people's lives. Not necessarily big ones, and not necessarily good or bad, but still days, weeks, or even years that profoundly affect the rest of our lives. I believe the six weeks I spent on this program were exactly what I needed, exactly when I needed it in my life. I couldn't have told you beforehand, or maybe even during, but I think that's the way these things work. I was ready, and the teacher appeared.”