Cluster 5; July 9th

Yesterday was a good day. I've been getting settled in and am finally starting to get used to the schedule (and waking up early). I came here knowing nothing about nanophotonics and, although I still don't understand all the concepts, am excited to learn more because it seems like such an interesting field.  I really like the professor and teacher fellow because they are both understanding and helpful. In general, I enjoy a lot of the activities that go on after dinner as well. It was also nice to get away from the campus yesterday to go the beach.  I hope that our boundaries will be opened up so that we can explore more of the UCSD campus.  So far, the food has been a lot better than I expected, and I enjoy the variety.  I also enjoy going on runs with the running group that leaves in the morning. Overall, I've had a really great time so far, and look forward to learning and exploring more of the nanophotonics field.