I liked the friendly working environment. That helped me to thrive and develop my skills and get working in office environment experience.
What I wish was different
Paying students at least minimum wage during the semester not 10$.
Advice
If you don’t have any plans during the summer. Then get job and learn some new skills. Don’t waste your time.
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Ceramic Internship
May - August 2019 • Alfred, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the studio spaces and the commitment that we had weekly. I met a ton of interesting people and Alfred in the summer was beautiful!
What I wish was different
I wish this had been a paid internship.
Advice
Apply for the Apex grant, it will give you free housing or a small pay that you can use.
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Computer Help Desk Representative
May 2019 • Alfred, NY
What I liked
Work Atmosphere was great. Able to meet new people and make new network connections.
What I wish was different
Wish I had been made more aware of procedure for calling in and dress code
Advice
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Peer Advisor
July - August 2019 • Alfred, NY
What I liked
What I enjoyed most about the job was meeting new students, and serving as a resource for them as they maneuver through their first year at Alfred University.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
It is okay to ask for help!
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Summer Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Alfred, NY
What I liked
Got the chance to work with and get trained on instruments I would otherwise not learn about
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
You don’t be afraid to ask to be trained on something that interests you. Since there are less students you can get more attention/ training.
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Alfred university summer programs
June - July 2019 • Alfred, NY
What I liked
I was able to be a role model to children
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
The job cannot be done by just anyone it requires a lot of work and passion
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Clerical Assistant
October 2018 • Alfred, NY
What I liked
The people I worked with
What I wish was different
The pay during semester is less than not during semester
