Boston University

Student Advisor of Orientation

May - September 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved working with the students and helping new students get integrated to the campus of Boston University. I hadn't visited BU before I came for orientation so I related a lot to the students who were in the same boat.

What I wish was different

I wish that the job was a little less high stress.

Advice

You learn so much about the university and resources through this job.

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Undergraduate Researcher

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Being able to experience the culture of Boston.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Registeration Assistant

May - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved the office environment and I made good friends with the other students and employees in the office. Additionally, the opportunity to gain more experience with event planning, working events, and customer services was very useful.

What I wish was different

Advice

I would say that never hesitate to ask for help! I can be embarrassing or scary, but, in the end, asking for help gives you an opportunity to learn and grow from your mistakes.

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Astronomy Research Assistant

March 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Interesting use of different media and tools.

What I wish was different

More differentiation in tasks.

Advice

Try something new!

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Program Assistant

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I enjoyed the atmosphere of the team I was working with, and the participants in the program. There was something new to accomplish every day , and the hours were great! I could fit in going to the gym everyday and keep up with a summer class if I had one. Overall, it was hard work but fun and helped me grow because of it.

What I wish was different

There is not anything that I wished different, but if you are not a fan of staying up late then this is not the job for you.

Advice

Bring a fan because Boston does get really hot in the summer, but also trust in the team that you will be chaperoning the participants with. Lastly, try to have fun with this job!

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Field Assistant

June - July 2018 • Port Alberni, British Columbia

What I liked

I learned a lot.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Library Assistant

May 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Flexible hours.

What I wish was different

Wish it offered on-campus housing part of a benefit of working as a student.

Advice

Find something to do when there is down time, and spend time getting to know your co-workers

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Biology Research Intern

June 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

be independent working on my own project and support others

What I wish was different

getting paid

Advice

be consistent, professional, ask questions. ''YOU ARE ON THE LOOP '' I entered this lab in January to complete 40 hours or 3 credits externship requirement . After completion, my PI invited me to stay as a Postbacc to gain more experience and also working on some publications.

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Student Office Assistant

April 2015 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The administrative tasks, communicating with co-workers, vendors or visitors. Learning about marketing and the different branches of marketing.

What I wish was different

Advice

BU Marketing & Communications is a great place to work! You can learn a lot. Having little/no background in marketing, I was able to learn so much about the field and truly get a first hand experience with working in a real in-house marketing agency.

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Student Advisor and Program Advisor

March 2017 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I love how the Office of Orientation introduces you to the real world. Their is no babying, but they also don't throw you out the nest and hope that you fly. They teach you how to deal with thing sthat make you uncomfortable readily, and not flinch when it comes to anything. They introduce you to chaos and how to navigate, and much, much more.

What I wish was different

I can't truly think of anything I wish had been different.

Advice

Become comfortable being uncomfortable. Because that's how you know real growth is occurring.

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Research Assistant

February 2016 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I like working with patients! Great clinical experience.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more opportunities for the internship to be paid.

Advice

Professors are busy, keep emailing them

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Undergraduate Researcher

May - August 2017 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I learned a lot of new research techniques and was also given a lot of freedom to work independently in the lab I was in.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Summer Challenge Program Assistant

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

The pay was pretty nice.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Student Admissions Ambassador

May 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

Working for Admissions over the summer, you live and work with the same small group of people, meaning you form incredibly close bonds over the months. The people I worked with were (and continue to be) my absolute favorite part of the job.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Research Assistant

June - August 2018 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I like the atmosphere and the people I am fortunate enough to work with. I am given many opportunities to learn new things and grow as a member of the lab and the science is always interesting.

What I wish was different

I wish I had worked more hours.

Advice

When joining a lab, make sure you commit for a long time. I had been working at the lab for a year prior to this summer and realized that if I had just spent the time I did this summer in the lab, I wouldn't have gained a true appreciation of what it's like to truly commit to a project.

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