Have you ever experienced a feeling of pure amazement when you hear about something unimaginable said or done by another person? A positively enabled sensation arising from within that you feel like you have hit a high note? Both being influenced and being an influence can go a long way…
Even before going to the interview, make sure to have at least 3 strong references. It could be your professor who can give a good feedback about you or it could be a department manager in your university for whom you volunteered during your second year...