Raghad E.
An Unforgettable Journey of Growth and Learning
My experience with Lumiere began with immense fear and apprehension that I wouldn't be accepted, or even that I wouldn't perform well in the interview. This is because I'm naturally not the type of person who feels confident enough to speak and express myself to a stranger. After receiving the email confirming my application was accepted and that I was moving on to the interview stage, I started to hesitate about going. My fear and lack of self-confidence made me doubt myself. However, thanks to two friends who encouraged me until the very last moment, I persevered, did my best, prepared thoroughly, and let my heart and mind guide me. I was very relaxed and comfortable. I did the interview, and I won't deny that I was a little scared and nervous at first. My voice was a bit shaky, but I gradually got the hang of it and began answering confidently and comfortably. When I received the acceptance email, I was overjoyed. The first people I told were my two supportive friends and, of course, my family. From there... My real journey with Lumiere began with the first meeting, which was good too, but unfortunately, I was a little intimidated. However, with time, I started to get used to it and speak more comfortably, especially since my mentor, Nicole Regimbal, understood my situation and gave me time until I got used to it. And I did get used to it, and honestly, this mentor was one of the best people I could ever meet. She was incredibly patient and always willing to help, constantly giving me advice and following up with me step by step. She always made sure I didn't need anything and monitored my progress on the research paper. I truly considered her a very good friend because of her words, her help, and her tactful way of speaking. She always sent me research papers to read to expand my knowledge and also sent me PDFs of parts like the citation because I was having trouble with it. And also the writing coach, Nicholas, who is also very helpful... Whenever I encountered problems or gaps in certain points, I would write them in the submission email each time, and they would send me very, very useful workshops with quizzes at the end. Finally, I can say that my experience with Lumiere is one I can never repeat. It was enjoyable and beneficial, and I gained many skills, developed my scientific abilities, and my vocabulary became more advanced and scientific. I now always love to research everything I encounter, and I've mastered how to access information with a strong scientific basis and reliable sources. I advise any student truly interested in research to apply to Lumiere and embark on this wonderful experience.




