The Grad School Panel hosted by Zach Grobe has provided me with a little more insight into what I want to do in the future. It really helped to get a different perspective on the grad school application process and also hear from two people who have done it before! While there seems like there are a lot of similarities with the undergrad application process, Zach explained how there are different factors that should play into your decision. After all, grad school is a big commitment that should be based on the research work you would actually be doing, the location since you are going to be there for 5+ years, and much more. One thing I didn’t realize before was that it is very helpful to talk to current grad students at the school and get a sense for not only the program but the living situation. As with many things, sometimes the best insight comes from people who have gone through the experience before, and that was certainly true during this seminar.