I applied to 3 Summer Research Projects in Los Angeles. I got 1 rejection and 2 no news. I have a feeling it may not work out for me since I should hear back by next week. I don't know what I should do with my summer now. Should I volunteer abroad or look for research in neighboring cities?
Ideally I want to do research with a good mentor and a chance to get published with note-worthy research by the end of the summer. If I email random people, there is a good chance I will come out with a lot of work, no publication, no letter of rec, and no pay. So whats the point?
How does volunteering abroad look on paper for residency?