Our lab has a friendly vibe. Seniors are easy to talk to, so when we’re stuck, we can just ask and get helpful advice. Except for weekly report meetings, everyone usually works on their own research at their own pace and timing. That independence is one of the nice parts of this lab. Even when people are focused, no one acts annoyed if you ask, “Can I ask you something?” Questions and short discussions happen naturally, which makes the lab comfortable for both study and communication.