RA Written Testimonials

“ I had such an amazing year working with Project DUAL and I gained a lot of experience that I think will be very helpful for me in my present and in the future. ”

— Karmen L.

Biology Major, Class of 2028

“I really enjoyed working with Project SEED/DUAL. It was a great experience, and I really admire all [Dr. Kim has] done and built for such a meaningful and underrepresented field. Thank you so much, Dr. Kim!”

— Lucia O.

Business & Economics, Class of 2028

“I sincerely thank Dr. Kim for being such a kind and encouraging mentor throughout my time as a research assistant. I’ve truly loved learning from her and the team, and I deeply admire the work she does around language brokering. It’s been both inspiring and meaningful to be part of this work.”

— Devanie V.

College of Natural Sciences, Class of 2028

“Participating in this project was an amazing experience, especially through Dr. Kim’s mentorship. As someone who grew up bilingual, I realized that being bilingual has influenced aspects of my life I had never expected. I am thankful to have learned so much about what research involves, along with the skills that I continue to apply beyond the project. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to join a supportive community and connect with the team. Knowing that this work can positively impact future generations in America made the experience even more rewarding. I’m truly thankful to have been part of it.”

— Andy H.

Biochemistry, Class of 2027

“Dr. Kim, I wanted to send a quick thank you now that I’ve finished my time on the project. I’m very grateful for the opportunity and for all of your guidance and support.”

— Krystal N.

Public Health Major, Class of 2026

“My experience working on Project SEED/DUAL was very meaningful both academically and personally. Through the project, I gained a better understanding of research and was able to strengthen my communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. I am so grateful to Dr. Kim for her mentorship and support throughout my time in the project and for the opportunity to contribute to such meaningful research.”

— Arianna P.

Biology Major, Class of 2026

“Thank you, Dr. Kim, for being such an amazing mentor! Working with you has truly been a defining moment in my undergrad career, and you have inspired me to pursue my interests in development, counseling, and research. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk about my interests and how I can grow in the future. My honors thesis work truly wouldn’t have been possible without your endless support. No amount of thank yous can express how truly grateful I am to have been given the chance to work with you. Thank you, Dr. Kim.”

— Althea M.

Human Development and Family Sciences Major, Class of 2026

“I wanted to share that I received an offer to the PhD program in Statistics at [XX] University. And I decide to go! I really appreciate my experience in the SEED program. It was my first formal research experience and gave me a strong foundation. Even though I am now working in a different area, it helped me learn methods from other fields and understand how large research projects are organized. After SEED, I was able to join other programs that are closer to my current interests, so I truly feel it helped me take the next step in my path and learn a great deal. Thank you, [Dr. Kim], again for your support.”

— Le L.

Mathematics and Economics Major, Class of 2026

“My experience working as a Research Assistant for Project SEED/Project DUAL has been incredibly transformative. Through my time on the team, I gained valuable research, communication, and teamwork skills that I can carry with me in my future education or in my future career. I am especially grateful to Dr. Kim for her mentorship over the past couple of years and for the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals to better understand the effects of language brokering.”

— John M.

Health and Society and Spanish Major, Class of 2026

“My experience in Project DUAL has been incredibly meaningful, both academically and personally. I gained a deeper understanding of language brokering and the stress it can place on children, which I was able to connect to my own experiences growing up translating for my family. I am very grateful for the opportunity to learn from this perspective while also strengthening my communication and organizational skills. Thank you [Dr. Kim] for this invaluable experience”

— Nicole M.

Human Biology Major, Class of 2026

“Thank you [Dr. Kim] for everything, I learned a lot from you and am grateful for all the opportunities I was given.”

— Damaris H.

Psychology Major, Class of 2026

“I received my first acceptance letter yesterday to law school! It’s one of my top choice schools, so getting in has been absolutely surreal. I wanted to thank [Dr. Kim] again for [her] recommendation letter and guidance through Project SEED. I gained invaluable experience working on the project, and many of my application materials described different aspects of the work I did. I also really appreciated being able to talk with [Dr. Kim] and a guest speaker about pursuing research, grad school, and academia after undergrad—especially as I’ve gotten more interested in legal and policy research.”

— Laura L.

Human Biology and American Studies, Class of 2026

“I wanted to share that I was admitted to a social work program starting next fall! Thank you[Dr. Kim] so much for your ongoing support in my journey!”

— Danette H.

Psychology, Class of 2026

“I got into and accepted an offer for [a] Master of Arts, Psychology in Education program beginning this fall! I sincerely appreciate all of the time and effort [Dr. Kim] put into supporting me through the early research process, providing me with research opportunities at an early stage of my undergraduate career, meeting with me to talk about my work and interests, and writing numerous letters of recommendation for me. Thank you [Dr. Kim] once again for supporting me through such an important academic and professional period and for making these next steps possible. I look forward to sharing my journey with [Dr. Kim] as I continue my education and reach my goals.”

— Aaryana S.

Psychology Major, Class of 2026

“I got into the [xxx] clinical psych program, thank you [Dr. Kim] for the wisdom and the amazing letter you wrote (heard back from the PI). Undoubtably grateful for your support!”

— Miranda N.

Psychology Major, Class of 2026

“I would also like to say thank you [Dr. Kim] for writing a letter of recommendation for medical school. I was just accepted to Medical School. I truly could not have done it without your help. Thank you [Dr. Kim] for giving the opportunity to contribute to Project SEED and Project DUAL.”

— Clayton X.

Neuroscience and Psychology, Class of 2026

“I got into my top 2 schools [for my Masters], and both with scholarships!! Thank you [Dr. Kim] so much for being a part of this process!! I really appreciate the time and dedication on my letter of recommendation.”

— Ivanna L.

Psychology Major, Class of 2026

“Thank you [Dr. Kim] so much for the opportunity, I really learned a lot and I enjoyed being part of Project Dual!”

— Monserrat G.

Speech, Language, and Hearing, Class of 2026

“It has been a valuable experience being a part of the program, and I appreciated the support throughout. Running discussion sections and handling the interview scheduling team has taught me a lot about leadership, helping me gain new skills and build confidence that I will take with me in future pursuits. Thank you [Dr. Kim] again for the time and effort you put into making this experience meaningful. I’m grateful for the opportunity and will definitely take what I have learned with me moving forward.”

— Snit K.

Human Development and Family Sciences, Class of 2026

“I just wanted to say a genuine thank you for all of [Dr. Kim]’s guidance this past semester. I’m really grateful I got to learn from [her]. Not only did I pick up so many important skills, but I also walked away with a much better understanding of what research really looks like in practice. This was my first real research experience, and I’m honestly so glad it was through [her] class. [Dr. Kim] made the environment feel approachable and that meant a lot. I’ve recently started working in a wet lab, and I truly don’t think I would’ve had the confidence to take that step without what I learned from [her] mentorship. I appreciate it more than you know.”

— Manal Z.

Public Health, Class of 2026

“Being a part of Project DUAL has taught me quite a bit in regards to research. Being able to look into [Dr. Kim’s] research on bilingualism is so fascinating to me, especially since I am bilingual as well. I wanted to thank [Dr. Kim] for allowing me to be a lead on the daily surveys team.”

— Shereen K.

Human Development and Family Sciences Major, Class of 2025

“After 7 interviews this application cycle I got accepted into medical school today! Thank you [Dr. Kim] for playing such a large role in my journey towards this acceptance!”

— Sadaf K.

Biochemistry, Class of 2025

“Thank you, [Dr. Kim], for the opportunity to work with you for so many years and for everything that you have done. I was able to learn so much. I am really grateful for my time with this project. Thank you!”

— Erika A.

Government Major, Class of 2024

“I want to say thank you to Dr. Kim, [I am] genuinely grateful and appreciative for [her]. I could not have gotten accepted into my dream master’s program and achieved all of this without [Dr. Kim].”

— Kristy R.

Biology with a minor in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Class of 2024