<p>Hey Neuronerd,
I think it’s awesome that you are so ambitious and zealous about Nanotechnology. Being an undergrad in Materials Science and Engineering myself, I’m always happy to see such enthusiasm among incoming students. </p>
<p>To answer your question, I’m not sure exactly how you plan to do this “the summer after your sophomore” year. As a Drexel student, your only summer break is MidJune-MidSeptember after your freshman year. This picture really explains it: <a href=“Welcome to the Drexel University Archives | Drexel University”>Welcome to the Drexel University Archives | Drexel University;
<p>The summer of your sophomore year (as well as the spring of your sophomore year), you will be on Co-Op (assuming you’re doing the five-year option). So to do this over a summer vacation would mean doing it after your freshman year. Unfortunately, just from a quick glance, this program starts in mid-late May. Drexel’s spring term (which you would be taking classes in as a Freshman) ends in Early June. Chances are, you won’t be able to use your summer break to participate in this program.</p>
<p>You CAN, however, maybe integrate this program into your Co-Op experience. If you had a research Co-Op with a Drexel professor (Which is not uncommon in Materials), with their support, you could possibly participate in the program that way. I wouldn’t bank on it though. In all honesty, while the program sounds great, you could accomplish a lot more in your research while at Drexel, and you could do a Co-Op or study abroad to get that cultural experience. This program is a cool opportunity, but not participating it doesn’t preclude you from having the ultimate experience you want.</p>
<p>If you have any other questions, let me know!
I know it can be confusing and your stuck in between wanting to plan for the long term and yet feeling uncertain about so many things; Every college student goes through issues like this.</p>
<p>Also, on the topic of your research, that’s really awesome that you’re getting involved before you’ve even attended. You mentioned you worked with a Drexel MSE Faculty; Was it perhaps Dr. Yuri Gogotski? If not, do you know the names of any of the Drexel faculty you worked with? The MSE department is very small, chances are I know them haha</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>