REMINDER you should NOT be paying for research experiences (especially virtual)

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Why it worked

The post addresses a common pain point for students and aspiring researchers: the cost of gaining experience. By offering a list of free, actionable opportunities, it provides significant value and resonates with the target audience.

Summary

This TikTok post reminds viewers that they should not have to pay for research experiences, especially virtual ones. It then lists several organizations and platforms that offer free mentorship, volunteer opportunities, and chances to publish in psychology and neuroscience fields.

Structure

1Reminder about paid research experiences
2List of free STEM opportunities
3Details on each opportunity
4Personal endorsement from experienced researcher

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REMINDER you should NOT be paying for research experiences (especially virtual) STEM Opportunities You DON'T Pay For 🧬 Research Girl - free mentorship, lectures, and workshops MedSearch - volunteer opportunities in research and marketing Simply Neuroscience - volunteer opportunities in neuro outreach Academic Memories - write and publish blog posts in psych/neuro Remember Magazine - write and publish news articles in psych/neuro with love, an individual that's worked in research for 4+ years