Augsburg University

Chemistry Researcher

June 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

It is a great experience, I worked with an amazing lab mates. Also it helped me apply my knowledge to a real world problems

What I wish was different

Advice

Commite to it, and try to learn as much as you can

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orientation leader

January - September 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

Working with other student leaders, learning things about Augsburg, mentoring and helping first-years & interacting with and meeting new people

What I wish was different

More communication between different departments (ie. campus life, residence life, admissions, etc.)

Advice

Be open and be yourself; let yourself be fully apart of your team. Care about what you’re doing and make sure the first-years know you care.

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Grounds Caretaker

May 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I like that fact that we are always moving around and is always outside gardening and taking care of the school environment.

What I wish was different

Nothing much really.

Advice

Must be patient and enjoy being outside in the summer.

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Orientation leader

January - September 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

The enjoyed the people that I worked with during the experience

What I wish was different

It was an amazing experience and nothing comes to mind of what I would change

Advice

Don't take advantage of sleep. You might regret by the end of orientation.

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WRITING tutor

May 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I like the job and the easiness to apply

What I wish was different

That the website has not been needed since. It seems to be just for formality

Advice

Always be working on your resume

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Student Researcher

May 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I loved the experience of being in the lab and confirming that it is something I want to do as a career in the future. Plus, it's my second summer working as a student researcher with Dr. Bankers-Fulbright and I enjoy working with her.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to be able to enjoy the perks of summer.

Advice

Go to the STEM office and ask about research opportunities and continue to network!

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URGO Summer Researcher

May - July 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I loved being pushed by supportive faculty to shape my own personal research in a way that would be fulfilling to my interests and goals.

What I wish was different

I wish some of the professional development would have been more comprehensive.

Advice

When choosing a faculty mentor, make sure to find someone in your field who will take a supportive and active role in your research experience.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - August 2019 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

This is a great learning experience, especially those within STEM. I am a physics student (graduating in Spring 2020) and this research helped me explore applications of physics within a lab setting. It also encouraged me to build confidence and independence.

What I wish was different

I wish I could've researched something within the field I'm most interested, aerospace engineering, but those studies aren't offered at Augsburg. I'm hoping I can fulfill that interest in my graduate studies, where I plan to obtain a Master's (or PhD, depending on how much I enjoy research) in Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics at the U of M.

Advice

Make sure to explore your options. Each faculty member has their own research that they're conducting. It's important to find a professor who's research interests you, or develop a project that interests both you and the professor. The latter is what I did with my research advisor. We combined my interest in mechanical engineering and his interest in biophysics & food science to develop our project to build a 3D printer that prints paste materials (chocolate, for example).

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Student Worker

August 2017 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I liked the continuous cycle of learning new things while completing tasks and working independently.

What I wish was different

I wish the location was closer to my home, but it is on my college campus, which is more convenient for me during the school year.

Advice

Take initiative to network and take on as many projects as you can to make the most out of your experience.

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Digital Content Specialist

May 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I was able to attain valuable industry knowledge while also building my own personal skills that are applicable in many different facets within marketing and advertising. My coworkers were great about teaching me how to use and utilize different Adobe programs as well as what general industry trends were going on at the time. They helped build my resumé and prepare for interviews/job search.

What I wish was different

At times I had very little to do, which would result in boredom. That's just the summer though, once the school year hits, it picks up quite a bit. I would have liked some additional training with various Adobe programs. I did have some training, I just think more would have been beneficial.

Advice

It is a great way to gain some experience within the marketing field and it's a wonderful way to gain industry knowledge. It also really helped me find what in particular I like about marketing, and what I don't like.

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URGO Research

May - July 2020 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

It was a good way to get experience doing research and to realize whether this would be the path I want to take. My mentor was really nice and I'm happy with my experience.

What I wish was different

I had to do it in the middle of a pandemic, so I wished I could go more into the lab, but this wasn't anyone fault, still was a really good experience.

Advice

I would encourage everyone to do research. Research it's not just for STEM mayors, it's for everyone, and it's the best way to learn about your field in interest.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - July 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I enjoyed the freedom to do my own project, and a clear schedule of expectations.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to work and I wish I'd had access to more materials.

Advice

To never be afraid to ask for help if you need it. There are whole support networks of people who genuinely want you to succeed.

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Augsburg Residence Life lead

April - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

Co workers created an enthusiastic environment

What I wish was different

Advice

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Grounds Crew

April 2017 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

It's a fast pace environment, keeps me in shape, learned a lot of new things.

What I wish was different

Attitudes.

Advice

Enjoy the work you do.

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Campus Police Officer

May 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

It teaches patience and great customer service.

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Orientation Leader

November 2017 - September 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

The networking and experiences

What I wish was different

Maybe less intense training time

Advice

Commit yourself to the job. Inner meltdown outter calm.

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orientation leader

January 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I loved everything about being an orientation leader here at Augsburg! It taught me great leadership skills and how to facilitate discussions.

What I wish was different

Honestly nothing.

Advice

That you are not labeled by your comfort zone and that you can go beyond it.

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Registrar Student Worker

March 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I really like the other Registrar's office staff and student workers. It's a great environment!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Student Program Assitant

October 2018 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I loved everything about this job. It not only taught me how to expand my communication skills and networking skills but also how to be organized, timely, and overall how to find joy in working!

What I wish was different

I loved everything I learned from this job but the one thing I wish had been different was finding more ways for us to print out less paper and try and find other solutions but we also need to be accommodating so I understand why we did that.