We sent an anonymous survey to all 211 graduate students in our program to get to know them better. ~45% responded, evenly representing each cohort. To learn even more about us, come to the live Q&A session on Friday at 8am!
More than half of our students currently have (or want) a pet.
Of those with pets, 65% have a cat and 67% have a dog!
Most of us prefer drinking coffee, espresso, tea, or water - at least, when alcohol is not an option!
Students frequently participate in hobbies outside the lab, especially reading and exercise!
Fun fact: San Diego has multiple outdoor drive-in movie theaters that operate year-round thanks to the amazing weather here. These have provided a great way for many of us to enjoy both new blockbuster movies and replays of the classics!
Many students in our program regularly participate in social events, be it through small groups of friends, department-sponsored socials, or other labs on campus.