Monaghan, Austin2023-11-222023-11-22https://hdl.handle.net/11124/178562https://doi.org/10.25676/11124/178562The Tuesday/Thursday slots on my schedule are reserved for something special, and it's not skiing. No, those days are blocked out for research at the High Altitude Observatory (HAO) in Boulder. Although research is technically work, my enthusiasm for it makes it feel like recreation. I almost felt guilty collecting a check this past summer because I knew that, if it really came down to it, I would work for free. That being said, I must confess that many aspects of undergraduate research, from getting a position to managing goals, can prove to be a nuisance for the prospective undergraduate researcher. While I am no expert, I've been lucky enough to spend about three of my undergraduate years conducting research, and I've stepped in enough puddles to give the reader some measure of advice. These "tips and tricks" are based not only on my experiences, but those of my peers. With any luck, the collective knowledge of many undergraduate researchers, socks soaked through with puddle water, can help you avoid some of the common pitfalls of research.articlesengCreative Commons CC-BY License or the Creative Commons CC-BY-NC License.Text