My name is Livia Carmody, and I am a Sophomore Chemistry major at Rensselaer! I chose to come to Rensselaer because of its emphasis on getting undergraduates involved in research; this is something unique to Rensselaer. I have been involved in research since I was a freshman. There are many faculty members here that have been supportive of my journey into researching. It doesn’t matter what type of research you’re looking to get into, there will be someone here to help you! I am lucky to be a part of the B.S-PhD program. This allows me to take my research to the next level. I love the atmosphere at Rensselaer. Everyone here is very supportive and helps each other through struggles in both research and classes. There are many programs designed to help you prosper, so take advantage of them! Being from Maryland it has been amazing to be on a campus that makes me feel at home. It makes my decision to stay for a few more years easier! There are lots of fun hills to sled down when it snows and there are many cute walking paths in nearby parks for when it is warm out! I cannot wait to see what is next to come here at Rensselaer!