Everyone was super helpful and were so passionate about the work they were doing. They were open to any questions and wanted to help us in any way during our internship.
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Nursing Assistant
June 2021 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
The staff was amazing and so willing to help me learn new things!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2021 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I liked being able to become immersed in the research in healthcare. It was cool seeing patients and learning about physiology. This opportunity gave me a better idea of what it's like being a medical provider that also conducts research.
What I wish was different
I wish it was a more structured position. There were a lot of things up in the air, but I wanted to be more focused on my specific tasks.
Advice
Be intellectually curious and ask your mentor questions!!
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intern
June - August 2021 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
the cohort was super diverse, and the amount of differences in cultural background and experiences made the internship that much more enjoyable.
What I wish was different
I wish it could have been in person.
Advice
You get out what you put in. This internship is amazing for networking, but that's something ones does on their own. The sky's the limit, it just depends how hard you try.
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School Intern
June - August 2021 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I loved working in a clinical hospital environment and working hands on with the kids there.
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Undergraduate Researcher
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Exposure to clinical/translational research
What I wish was different
More summer interns my age
Advice
Expand your possibilities and use all your resources
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Volunteer
May 2016 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I love the atmosphere and work environment Lurie Children's Hospital offers. I have always enjoyed any interaction I've had with any administrator, doctor, nurse, etc.
What I wish was different
I wish I could do something more intensive at Luries, or I wish they offered internships.
Advice
A positive mindset and smile go a long way!
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Behavioral Research Intern
February 2016 - June 2017 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I was able to develop my skills as a researcher and help the hospital in a meaningful way.
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Advice
When working as a research intern it's important to try to develop your own ideas about the projects that you are working on, that way you may be able to sue existing data to test your own hypotheses.
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Volunteer
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I loved being able to interact with patients and give them the opportunity to play and not think about their illnesses.
What I wish was different
I wish I could volunteer for a longer amount of time.
Advice
Do not be afraid to visit patient's rooms and be open to new experiences.
