Read on for Sociology student Joya Weissman's perspective on her experience with SOC 390!

Duration

• Spring semester, summer, and fall semester of the 2022-2023 academic year
• About 3 to 5 hours per week

Highlights

• Gained hands-on experience with ProQuest One Business for data collection
• Built strong connections with faculty

Favorite Aspects of the Research

• Gaining practical skills in data collection, organization, and time management
• Building a relationship with Professor Soener gave Joya the opportunity to take the PhD level class, SOC 501

Key Issue Addressed

• Structural inequality in wages and payments within European firms

Objective

• The objective of the project was to examine structural inequality within European firms, particularly focusing on the balance of payments between employees and stakeholders

Advice for Prospective Researchers

• Engage in class, attend office hours to build relationships, trust your ability to handle new challenges, and don't shy away from opportunities, no matter how daunting.