It really feels as though this experience flew by. As of tomorrow, I will have reached my goals of getting 40 participants and data collection will end. It has been an amazing experience, and I feel that I have learned a lot, not only about research, but also about Polish culture. Of course, it is unfortunate that I was not able to go to Poland to really immerse myself in the culture, but I am pleasantly surprised by the amount that I have been able to learn by just talking to participants over Zoom.

At the beginning of this experience, I had not worked with Pavlovia or Prolific at all, and I had limited experience with Excel and Psychopy. There was a lot to learn, but I had fun doing it. I feel more confident in my skills as a researcher, and I am ready to get into data analysis once the semester starts. Going forward, I think that I am most nervous about presenting at conferences and poster events for the first time, but I cannot wait to learn more from those events at the same time. I am thankful for all of the assistance that those around me have given me in order to complete this project and make it the best that it can be. I cannot wait to do more research in the future!

Quote of the Week: “To succeed, work hard, never give up, and above all, cherish a magnificent obsession.” -Walt Disney