First of all, I would like to thank the VT_BEST for organizing the mini-internships. I have been waiting for this kind of program for a while as internship programs are mainly offered to engineering students and only few for life sciences/biomedical sciences.

Although I might not be a preferred candidate due to my status as an international student, I am still hopeful that you would consider me participating in the program.

I have attended career development programs, workshop/discussion settings, both organized by VT-BEST and non VT-BEST and those programs have helped me tremendously in deciding my career path which is pursuing career in industry. The mini-internships would add an important component to my professional development plan that would prepare me for building career in industrial setting.

The mini-internship would be very beneficial for me since I would get invaluable experiences on day-to-day activities of scientists in industry  which I would have not obtained in my academic trainings. I also am looking forward to building my network in Industry and interacting with experienced scientists in industry.