Less «competitive» schools might be in a position to do formation best, if they weren't feeling forced to stretch themselves hither and yon to pick up a few more students in a new degree program or branch campus. (religion-online.org)
After similar false starts with a few more students, I ended up being reluctant to work with undergraduate researchers at all — until a new student helped me realize what is required to mentor undergraduates, and the rewards it can bring. (science.sciencemag.org)
In the second year, having recruited a few more students, I was worried that they would never get any results. (sciencemag.org)