<p>Efl, I can’t speak to pre-med, however I strongly urge you to look into the research opportunities. This was something that was really important to my son. At the engineering open house on an information forum regarding research I asked specifically about hands on research opportunities for undergrads, even freshman. I was told ‘If student comes to me and says they are interested in what I am working on and would like to help, I would not turn them away.’ The conversation went further, but I was satisfied that excellent hands on opportunities are widely available for those that seek them out.</p>