So I have just been to my first conference, Society for General Microbiology in Liverpool. It was extremely interesting, I learnt so much from just talking to people. I stood with my poster and I got asked lots and lots of questions, I really feel this has help me build on my knowledge and consider things that I hadn't thought about.
I really enjoyed watching presentations from scientists from around the world, they were all so interesting, I even learnt about things not in my field. I feel attending conferences is really a god way to branch out and make contacts that you might need in the future.
I made some amazing new friends, who I hope to stay in contact with, I feel that talking and networking with people at a conference is very important. The days are very long starting at 9am and not finishing until 9pm, I was extremely tired every day, but it was well worth it.
The hotel that I stayed in wasn't that great, I would't recommend Travelodge to anyone, didn't sleep well at all. The breakfast was also not the best. The food at the conference wasn't too bad, it ranged from sandwiches to pakoras and canapes in the evening, the canapes were very nice, including a mini back on toast with a quails egg.
I had a great time and I am looking forward to doing it again
Happy conferencing!!!
