I loved being able to work alongside the Supervisors, Office Managers and the Director himself daily! Not only was I able to expand my knowledge in the field but was able to refine professionalism in the workplace by working with these leaders in the department.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been working here pre COVID so that I would have had more field experience rather than just the office experience. A large section of the students have left because of COVID-19 so fieldwork was slow but as I said earlier, had a lot of great experiences with office work.
Advice
Learn from your leaders as much as you can. There were 9 Supervisors, 1 Office Manager, 1 General Manager, and the Director himself. It was interesting to see how each person worked and you learned from each leader's strengths AND weaknesses. Take every opportunity to learn and do not be afraid to speak your mind and share your ideas. Be respectful but also be bold or you leave with your good ideas and they will stay as ideas.
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University Teaching Assistant
July 2020 • Laie, HI
What I liked
I love this job because it enhances my skill to learn more about the school and its entrepreneurship center. All the full-time faculty I am working with are accommodating and help me make my documents and analysis robust. Another benefit that I am receiving for this job is that I conduct meetings and create agendas bi-monthly with the Entrepreneurship department. As of the moment, I am conducting a benchmarking of the Willes Center for International Entrepreneurship from other universities across the U.S. Within my 3 months working on this position, I have gained self-confidence, hone my communication skills, build a wider network of international and professional people, and boost my leadership and team ability.
What I wish was different
I wish I could receive more information from the Willes Center ready to revamp and add on to the existing research. Despite this scenario, I was able to reach numerous staff that is in charge of a project. I receive no training because the position given to me was new. Still, I contacted the administrative assistant to know more about the responsibilities that I need to take into account.
Advice
Learn to network with the administrative assistant and faculty to better assist them as a teaching assistant. Provide reports every week and be open for feedback and suggestions from the professionals to enhance your role's competence.
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Public safety Intern
July 2020 • Laie, HI
What I liked
My Job helps me see more clearly how a safety officer is very important here on campus. It helps me to connect with people, know how and who to help me accomplishes projects on campus, such as cleaning the cameras, do awareness concerning a safety issues that is very important for all to know etc.
What I wish was different
I wish I had known much of this earlier before I started this Intern. And another thing is because of Covid-19, it is very difficult to do my Job.
Advice
The one thing I would like to share as my advice to anyone is to be positive, encouraging, loving, understandable, teachable and diligent...With all of this comes great blessings of knowledge, connections to other people and co-workers etc.
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Student Medical Benefit Assistant
November 2017 - September 2018 • Laie, HI
What I liked
My supervisor, the office environment, the location, the schedule, and the flexibility.
What I wish was different
Having more co-workers. It was just me and my supervisor.
Advice
Be patient with yourself and others.
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facilitator amanaki fo’ou
August - December 2022 • Laie, HI
What I liked
I love how Amanaki Fo’ou helps inspire people to change by helping to change poor habits regarding health in general.
What I wish was different
I wish it was a bit early in the day rather than in the evening.
Advice
Change comes from within. No one can make another person change. They can encourage that person, but ultimately it’s up to the individual to make the change.
