Calvin University

Library Research Assistant

March 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I love being able to work in a library, it's a fantastic environment dedicated to growth and learning and the other people who work here are warm and kind. It's a privilege to be able to work a job that feels as though I'm actually contributing to a community and making a difference (even if it's only a small one).

What I wish was different

I honestly just wish I had been able to work more hours over the summer, but I understand that the university could only afford to hire me part-time.

Advice

Academic libraries exist to help not only the students of the institution, but anyone who walks through the library doors. Always take advantage of and support your library, the work that they do is so valuable.

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Assistant producer

September 2017 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

The learning and experience I gained!

What I wish was different

Less sitting

Advice

Ask a lot of questions

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Research Assistant

May - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Independence, learning experience, good workplace environment

What I wish was different

Advice

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Summer Researcher

May - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I loved the organic chemistry research experience, being independent, and the high level for undergraduates

What I wish was different

I wish it could go the whole summer or pay more (not have every summer researcher be paid the same)

Advice

It was a great experience, I would definitely recommend here or just doing research anywhere

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Summer Desk Receptionist

May - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Flexible schedule, very relaxed environment which allowed for multi-tasking (working on homework or other work).

What I wish was different

More hours!

Advice

It's a really great and easy job that looks good on a resume.

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Summer Researcher

June - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I had the opportunity to conduct research in my field of study. I am interested in attending graduate school, so this gave me a peak into what upper level mathematics research can look like.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Calvin Career Center Ambassador

May - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I loved being able to develop and grow in so many applicable facets of life. I was able to work on hands-on projects and express my ideas to the office with relative freedom on how to present them. I grew so close with my coworkers and developed a professional and personal relationship with them which was something that was so valuable because I loved going to work every day not only because of the value of my actual work but also getting to talk and bounce ideas off of some pretty amazing people. I was helping others and also growing in my own professional development which is so valuable to me.

What I wish was different

I wish that I would have been able to have more time moving around doing presentations or something involving being on my feet aka not being at the desk most of the time.

Advice

I would recommend working at the career center or at least using their plethora of resources, to anyone. If you have the opportunity to take an unexpected position or something that wasn't necessarily planned, do not shut it down right away because you never know how valuable that experience could be despite your preconceived judgments.

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Student Research Assistant

June - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Learned a lot

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Learn as much as you can going into research

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Financial Coach

August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I get to help people reach their financial goals and help them maintain their budgets.

What I wish was different

Not a whole lot. This program has been great

Advice

Financial coaching is useful for everyone so please come see us. We can help you in any way we can.

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Orientation Intern

February - September 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I loved my supportive team and bosses. My bosses poured a lot of time and effort into helping us in our personal and professional development. I feel as though I am a much stronger leader coming out of this internship. Another thing I liked a lot was that as interns we were given a lot of autonomy over our work.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I greatly enjoyed the topic I researched as well as the the Professor I worked for and my fellow researchers.

What I wish was different

I wish summer was longer so I could have continued my research!

Advice

Speak to your desired Professors about their research early.

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Mentor

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Facilitating conversations about environmental justice with high school students; engaging in local environmental restoration and green infrastructure; having creative liberty to design a summer schedule and help update anti-racism training; being in friendship and fellowship with other Plaster Creek researchers in different majors and with supervisors and professors.

What I wish was different

We could have been more equipped to deal with the disagreement of a few students during and after anti-racism training, which was unprecedented and understandably unexpected by our team.

Advice

Come listening and ready to receive the gifts of community that you and each other person will bring each day. Seek growth for the group beyond what you can instruct by asking questions. Know that what is measurable by numbers is not always the most important, and find grace in that. Be ready to drink in the joy and optimistic work ethic of people who get you through the long days, and know that you have power to shape everyone's experience by bringing your enthusiasm, energy, and perspective to the table. Expect to be surprised; know you will be taught.

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Lab Tech

May 2017 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Field work, conducting research, learning about Great Lakes

What I wish was different

Less time in lab, more clear instructions

Advice

It's important to try new things and learn as you go.

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Entrada Scholars Program Resident Assistant

July - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

What I liked the most was being able to engage and build deep, meaningful relationships with the scholars in the program.

What I wish was different

Advice

One piece of advice that I would share about this experience is that is you are a Resident Assistant, you need to remember to take care of yourself holistically - mentally, spiritually, and physically.

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Line Worker

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Very time consuming and wish I had gotten the first shift instead

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Janitor

May 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Great boss

What I wish was different

more pay

Advice

work

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dispatcher

February - October 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I really enjoyed the fact that I got to be involved in the safety of the campus. I enjoy the people I worked with and how we bonded as friends. I liked working nights so I could have my days to hang out with friends and get sleep.

What I wish was different

I wish I had spent more time outside and playing but that’s just a part of growing up. Overall I can’t complain much about what took place over my summer.

Advice

Anything you do is worth doing to the best of your abilities. At the end of the day, do all you do as if you were presenting the work to God.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I was able to put to practice things that I learned in Physics class. It was my first experience in research in the area of Physics which to me was a wonderful opportunity given that I want to pursue a career in Physics research.