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"Laat je eigen enthousiasme doorklinken in het interview... "

If I'm a competitive student, with a very good record and lots of promise, my decision on what grad school to attend will probably depend on pay, faculty, and facilities. In that order.

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The funny thing is, there seems to be a myriad of attitudes around me about this wretched exam.

"Top-flight students can keep a lab humming, crank out papers, and open new lines of thought. In short, they can ignite their boss's career."

Rothwell emphasizes the challenge of valuing diversity of viewpoints in scientific debate and debates about science in the public sphere.

"Zorg dat je enthousiast overkomt, en ga een goede discussie niet uit de weg..."

"... before you even embark on your program, you should formulate a working plan and set up a reasonable schedule."

"If we become too wrapped up in making the
one right decision about our careers, we can forget the importance of chance."

"Kijk niet zo op tegen een hoogleraar. Die staat niet hoger dan jullie. Jullie hebben hem inderdaad nodig, maar hij heeft jullie, jonge onderzoekers, ook nodig."

As Dwight Eisenhower once said, "In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." The same may be said for careers.

"This way we cross barriers--something [that is] very difficult-- and the students benefit from a different way of doing science, from a broader perspective," says group leader Moya.

"Bij loopbaanplanning is het van belang dat je je steeds afvraagt waar je kracht ligt..."

Live each day to the fullest.

Part of becoming a successful scientist is building up your own portfolio of ideas: experiments you'd love to do if you ever get the time (and money).