In this episode, co-hosts Andy and Cianne sit down with undergraduate students Andro and Zaynab, to explore how early research experiences can shape academic paths, personal insight, and even career direction. Andro, a second-year student in the Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour program, shares his hands-on work with EEG caps, motion capture, and data modelling. Zaynab, a third-year Honours Life Science student, recounts her experience leading biodiversity tours, using mobile eye-tracking, and exploring plant–bacteria interactions in the greenhouse. Together, they highlight how the 1-UNIT experiential courses made research feel accessible, giving students early access to real experimental environments. Whether you're an incoming student or just curious about what research actually looks like, this episode is for you!