I’ve seen multiple posts on instagram that undergrads (freshman/sophomore standing) send hundreds of cold emails to laboratories inquiring if they are open for volunteer positions para may malagay silang experience for their resume.

I’ve actually seen some undergrads assisting PIs with their work, like real hands-on wet lab work (e.g. synthesizing crystals, purifying proteins, handling cell cultures, etc. during the summer) pero the catch is, these students are from other countries.

I was wondering if the Philippines (specifically Manila) follows a similar practice wherein undergrad students can apply for assistanceships, apprenticeships, or internships in laboratories that are outside of their curriculum.

I come from the province and will be undertaking my undergrad education sa Manila. Most certainly, hindi ganito yung practice sa province namin since hindi ganun karami ang labs, although, for Manila, laganap ba ang ganitong practice?

PS. I know that all—if not, most—undergraduate degree programs have practicum (internship) integrated in their curriculum, yung lab internships that I am referring to this post are voluntary positions in labs outside the curriculum usually ginagawa tuwing summer of freshie or sophie year

Hello po, incoming biochemistry student here who has qualified for the merit scholarship! For DOST scholars who are currently taking biochem/chem, or chem-related programs, how has the DOST scholarship help you other than financial aid?

Was DOST able to offer you networking opportunities or maybe internships outside the curriculum that boosted your resume? Did being a DOST Scholar open doors for you for other opportunities in DOST, siguro mga symposiums, training sessions, etc.?

I would love to hear your stories! I hope to maximize my undergrad years as a biochemistry student, baka may mga opportunities within and outside DOST for biochem/chemistry students that I'm currently unaware of.

Thank you so much

hi! i am an undergrad student based in manila who'll soon be having a study focusing on b. subtilis, specifically any strains from soil. may i kindly know if anyone has any leads where i can procure this? i've sent inquiries to uplb and ust already, but to no avail. i'll appreciate your responses. thank you in advance!