Binghamton University

English Speaking Assistant

December 2022 - May 2023 • Binghamton, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed the opportunity to help international students with their essay writing. I understand that school is difficult for most, so imagine how much more challenging it would be to take classes in a language other than your first. I liked being a person that students could come to for help on an individual level.

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Undergraduate Researcher

May 2023 • Vestal, NY

What I liked

The team, the learning, and the new experience

What I wish was different

Free time

Advice

It can get repetitive but its worth it. Try something new and get out of your comfort zone.

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Participant in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

June - August 2022 • Vestal, NY

What I liked

I liked that I had some freedom in the research I was able to do, and that I was able to complete a research project during the summer.

What I wish was different

I wish my assigned professor had been more involved in my experience.

Advice

If you're going to do research at another institution, research the area around the institution so that you'll have some ideas on how you can spend your evenings and weekends.

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Cleaner

June - August 2019 • Vestal, NY

What I liked

Consistent hours

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Research Assitant

May - July 2019 • Binghamton, NY

What I liked

I like that I received hands on experience in a field that I was interested in. I love the opportunities to explore the city and meet new people outside of research.

What I wish was different

I wish we had have gotten paid sooner, that was a bit of a hassle. I also wish I would have gotten to see other people's research in action.

Advice

My advice would be too fully embrace the experience even if it is not in an ideal location.

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Researcher

June - August 2018 • Binghamton, NY

What I liked

Independence, close mentoring relationship with professor

What I wish was different

I wish the program were longer because it’s difficult to complete an ecology experiment in 2 months

Advice

Find a faculty mentor you have a strong personal relationship with

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Tour Guide

May 2018 • Vestal, NY

What I liked

Very great work environment with Supervisors as well as being able to meet many amazing co-workers. Great way to expand public speaking experience as well as communication experience in general.

What I wish was different

Advice

I would highly recommend doing this experience to anyone. It is a commitment to be able to learn all the information and perform well during tours, but they help you out with a very well developed training process.

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Student Advisor

May 2018 • Binghamton, NY

What I liked

I learned a lot of different things I did not know about different departments on campus. I also get to work with an amazing group of individuals.

What I wish was different

I wish it would pay a little more.

Advice

You have to be very patient and understanding with people.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

January 2018 • Binghamton, NY

What I liked

Being able to do hands-on work in the laboratory alongside PhD candidates, graduate students, and my professor

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Building Custodian

June - August 2018 • Binghamton, NY

What I liked

The people I worked with made the experience one that will stick with me. They taught me many lessons on top of what I was doing on the job and made the experience enjoyable. Being given responsibilities and jobs that other people at my level were not given was also an enjoyable bonus to have.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had been given more training in more areas of the job so that I could have been given a bigger variety of jobs throughout the summer.

Advice

Getting along with the people you work with is going to be one of the most important. They have the ability to make the experience more enjoyable and can help you learn more about how to do certain jobs within the job.

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