Preparing for Takeoff: A Comprehensive Guide for Studying Overseas

Jalisha Braxton, a diligent student at Princeton University, is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in her academic career. Next semester, she will be studying abroad at University College London (UCL).

Braxton has already started reaching out to potential professors at UCL to understand the opportunities for involvement in the research community. She is eager to spend more time doing research-related activities she loves while abroad.

One of her primary goals is to join a research lab that is completely different from the one she currently works in at Princeton. This ambitious plan is driven by her desire to gain diverse research experiences and broaden her horizons.

To help document her journey, Braxton will be blogging for the blog throughout the semester. Her updates will provide insights into her experiences at UCL and her progress towards her research goals.

Braxton is also planning to make a detailed list of the research goals she wants to accomplish while abroad. She has already identified a few books she intends to read for enjoyment, including "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell and "Choke" by Sian Beilock.

While Braxton is excited about the opportunities and experiences that await her at UCL, she admits to feeling a tinge of sadness about leaving Princeton. However, she remains encouraged by the prospect of having a great time abroad and gaining new knowledge.

Braxton hopes to break the habit of over-committing to extra-curricular activities while abroad and focus more on her research. She encourages everyone to check her blog updates throughout the semester to follow her journey and learn from her experiences.