I enjoyed working with professors to learn more about the technologies they were inventing, and brain storming with them on how to improve the technologies and prepare them for their associated markets.
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t have changed anything!
Advice
Being open to learning from others is a key to success. One can learn way more from others than they can from just their own efforts to learn.
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Undergraduate Lab Assistant
May - December 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I was given a lot of freedom on when I wanted to work and accomplish different tasks. As long as I got my work done on time, I had all the freedom in the world.
What I wish was different
I wish that chemistry was easier and or research would have had an outcome that we could have published during my time in the lab.
Advice
It was a great opportunity to see what I liked and didn't like about research and it really helped me make plans for my future.
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Research assistant
December 2017 • Provo, UT
What I liked
- Flexible hours
- Interesting work
- Good networking opportunities
What I wish was different
- More time with the principle investigator
- more opportunities to learn advanced skills
Advice
Work hard to fully understand the project you are working on. The more you understand, the more you can contribute.
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Illustrator
September 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
The hours were extremely flexible which made working as both an employee and a full time student more than doable. It made me successful in both areas!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Always find a way to make yourself useful
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Lead Crew Supervisor
April 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
The flexibility with hours and those various things I have going in my life
What I wish was different
I wish we could be able to be properly staffed
Advice
Always communicate and accept criticism properly.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2019 • Honolulu, HI
What I liked
the experience of getting involved in actual field work and seeing the results of conservation practice
What I wish was different
I would have loved to have been able to speak Samoan and interact with the chiefs who allowed us onto their reefs more
Advice
take advantage of research oppoertunities!
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Researcher
April 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
close to home
What I wish was different
would enjoy the type of work better
Advice
only do research if you want to go to grad school.
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Global Health Intern
June - August 2019 • Mérida, Yucatán
What I liked
I enjoyed getting to know a little bit about the health care system and community centers in another country.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to spend a little bit more time working with a dentist.
Advice
Before traveling to Merida, be clear with BYU and UBELONG in what you want to do and where you would want to work.
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Building Care
September 2017 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Good work environment, friendly coworkers.
What I wish was different
Some professors overstep their bounds in terms of how they treat the Physical Facilities crews.
Also difficult somewhat to remain busy while working around students in labs.
Advice
It's early hpurs, but go for it! Set a sleep schedule and you'll finish work and have the entire day ahead of you to do stuff!
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Web Developer
January 2017 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Good experience for future career
What I wish was different
Advice
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EFY Counselor
May 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I loved being with youth and teaching them about my passions. I was able to travel all over the United States while being paid for it.
What I wish was different
Pay higher
Advice
Absolutely incredible experience that I will never forget. I wish everyone had the opportunity to do this.
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researcher
April - May 2019 • Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone
What I liked
Global research opportunities teach you so much with hands on experiences.
What I wish was different
Not much. I had a wonderful time with wonderful people and was able to learn and share so much!
Advice
International work can be hard. It can be stressful and demanding. Be aware of that and make sure that you use your resources and the people around you to help you thrive.
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Political Science Research Assistant
May 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I learned a lot and the hours were flexible
What I wish was different
More pay! And more interaction with my professor
Advice
Be assertive and try and learn
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Web Developer
March 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I loved the fact that I was able to put my knowledge into an actual product. I loved the fact that it was very laid-back, no micromanagement. I was in charge of my progress and productivity which encourages me to do more.
What I wish was different
More learning resource available to me. There are some but you have to request them. I wish there was a way to just go online and get them. Also, I received no formal training.
Advice
Learn how to learn. All I did was to learn on my own.
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Research Assistant
August 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Flexible Hours
What I wish was different
More projects
Advice
Don't be afraid to move jobs
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Computer Programmer
August 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
It was very flexible and convenient.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a mentor to help me learn quicker
Advice
It is important to just start as a programmer. Find either a job or side experience to help give you experience to talk about in other interviews.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I got to set my own schedule, and I could come and go whenever I wanted as long as I got my work done and my hours in. I was able to make friends with my coworkers, and my supervisors were amazing. They were so helpful.
What I wish was different
Having a bigger lab would have been nice, but the KMBL is pretty limited on space.
Advice
Be persistent. It took me a long time to get good at the coding I was doing. It took patience and taking criticism.
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Building Custodian
June - August 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
Getting paid, working with coworkers
What I wish was different
Wish there was more opportunity for advancement
Advice
Wake up early
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Mover
August 2018 • Provo, UT
What I liked
I like that it is an active job. I'm not sitting behind a desk, but instead getting to see the workings of BYU from a side that not everyone sees.
