Summer Research ProgramChongqing, China

Bridget Gohmann

CSB Class of 2013

Biology Major

ENVR & CHEM Minors

The ProgramCollege of Life Sciences, Southwest University,

Chongqing, China◦ Campus Location – Beibei◦ Key Laboratory for the Eco-Environment of the Three

Gorges Reservoir Region of the Ministry of EducationMay 28th – August 15th 2012

Program GoalsTo study

abroadTo gain

research skills/experience

To make global connections

To integrate my interests into my summer

AccomplishmentsAcquired valuable

research experience◦ Logged 100+ lab

hours◦ Honed field work

practices◦ Coauthored a

scientific paperGained experience

reading scientific literature

Developed intercultural presentation skills

Additional ElementsInternational

Student Summer Camp

TravelingCulture

PreparationPersonal

◦Light familiarity with China

◦Desire to do something different, unique and meaningful

CSB/SJU◦Global awareness◦Confidence◦Willingness to try

and succeed

Program ImpactExpanded my knowledge, both

academic and internationalDeveloped my conviction for my

major/career goalsLaunched a desire for international

interactions in the futureEstablished continuing

international friendships