If you haven't figured it out yet (you will soon enough), there are lots of great options for involvement at FSU. Thank goodness! And, let's be honest, we know you have lots of choices in front of you. That's why we asked our current WIMSE students “why WIMSE”? Here's what they're saying...
Location, location, location!
Our students say it all the time, they love Cawthon
Hall! This beautiful building was renovated a few years back with all modern amenities, but still maintains the “old style” charm! The WIMSE rooms are suite-style with a private bath for every two rooms (rooms are really generous size with no bunk beds!). Cawthon is also right next to Strozier
Library and the Suwannee
Dining Hall — when you're not in your room or class, chances are you'll be in one of these two places, so it's really convenient to have them so close. There's also a great view of Landis Fountain and Landis Green, so you'll know when something fun is going on outside. Last but not least, WIMSE shares Cawthon
Hall with the Music LLC, so there is always someone playing piano or giving an impromptu concert — nice neighbors!
Research Opportunities
This is really the heart of WIMSE, the Research Experience Program (REP). WIMSE provides our students with the opportunity to participate in current research in their chosen field, and get paid to do it! For students in STEM fields, this is a tremendous advantage that will really set you apart when you're looking for a job or applying to graduate school in the future. In the Spring, WIMSE hosts a Research Symposium to showcase the work of our REP students – this event is open to students, faculty, staff, friends and family! REP is optional but strongly encouraged, and it's completely customizable to your specific interests. It's one of the best kept secrets on campus.
Want to see what some of our students are doing? Check out our REP
Profiles of Excellence.
Great Connections
Ok, the obvious first: WIMSE students instantly gain 30+ friends with similar majors! This means you can usually find a study buddy and someone to walk to class with (you'll be surprised to find a lot of WIMSE students in your other classes too). Now, the not so obvious: in WIMSE, you get to meet and interact with many different scientists and researchers on campus, and even tour their labs. We also bring in several guest speakers each year – women who have been where you are and now have built exceptional STEM careers. The networking opportunities are never-ending in WIMSE!