Further evidence of the importance of humility in doing research abroad:
One thing I’m finding in the field is that the struggle to do regular, non-research things often leaves me feeling helpless and generally incapable. ...At what point will I transition from “high-functioning kindergarten student” to “acclimated field researcher who can walk the walk in Brazil”? (Judging from my mentorship team, 8-10 years is the place to start.)
From CS O'Connell
One thing I’m finding in the field is that the struggle to do regular, non-research things often leaves me feeling helpless and generally incapable. ...At what point will I transition from “high-functioning kindergarten student” to “acclimated field researcher who can walk the walk in Brazil”? (Judging from my mentorship team, 8-10 years is the place to start.)
From CS O'Connell