Wang Ziran from China -2011 admission
As time flies, my fourth year in Kyoto University is about to end. I would like to share my experience in this year.
Since the end of April last year, I have been affiliated to the structural mechanics lab and started my graduation research. Different from the first three years in the undergraduate school which were filled with fully scheduled lectures and tests, I have to manage time by my own to make progress with my research in this whole year. Also, different from learning about a subject where there is always a teacher telling you how to solve problems, doing research is a process during which you have to find your own goal and try to approach it with what you know. This year was full of frustration when my research stuck around and satisfaction when I made any little progress. I believe I have gained a lot during this process.
Also, in our lab, there are peers, senpais (senior students), and researchers who are much older than me. Spending every day with these diverse members is really interesting and beneficial for me. There are many regular events in this lab, too, such as playing baseball against other labs, joining bridge making competition, making curry together, and so on. Life is colorful every day.
I am glad I entered this lab and spent one year with these awesome members.