Calvin University

Research Intern

June - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

The technical skills and research methodology I learned will be utilized in my career for the rest of my life.

What I wish was different

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Cleaning crew

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I liked the people I worked with and the whole work situation was friendly and comfortable to work in

What I wish was different

At times the job can get repetitive and makes you less engaged

Advice

You should go into this job with an open mind and really try and make yourselves apart of the work dynamic

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RA

July - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I got to work with people that and help wherever I could. I got to be a part of Entrada, a program I am grateful for being able to go through myself. Those students also know they can ask me for help during the school year if they need it too. Also the staff was wonderful, and I couldn't have asked for a better team.

What I wish was different

The rules we were supposed to enforce be more consistent. Do to various circumstances, we could not apply certain rules like the dress code as originally planned, which was a hassle and somewhat ignored.

Advice

It was a great experience, and I learned a lot, but you shouldn't go into a job where you are responsible for others unprepared. Nor should you go into a job where your primary task is facilitate others' success without a servants heart and willingness to give.

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Resident Assistant

June - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to build relationships with incoming freshman.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have gotten to know more students than I did.

Advice

Always keep an open mind, be ready for the unexpected, and have fun.

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Cleaning Crew

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

The people I worked with.

What I wish was different

If the hours started a little later, at 8-9 am.

Advice

Make good friends with your coworkers and work will be fun.

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Summer Visit Team

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I liked working with a small team of other students. I also enjoyed learning more about campus and all the things that make Calvin special.

What I wish was different

There were a lot of personal differences within the team, and I wish we got along better.

Advice

It is an emotional job at times, and leads to a lot of personal growth.

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Cleaning and Maintenance Worker

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Fun crew

What I wish was different

Later hours

Advice

Just do it, and enjoy it

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Cleaning crew

May - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Everything

What I wish was different

Starting time. 7am was pretty early

Advice

Take speakers to work if you’re allowed to. Cleaning is more fun with music.

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McGregor Fellow

June - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I loved getting hands on experience with the research process. I also loved collaborating with several different disciplines and working within partnerships with other organizations. Collaboration and partnership is always a challenge, but it's benefit can be enormous.

What I wish was different

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Cleaning Crew

June - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

It was pretty easy to do and required no work outside of your hours

What I wish was different

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Campus tour guide

May 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I loved being a part of visitors' Calvin experience and sharing my story with them. I get to see people become excited about college and support them through a pretty nerve wracking process.

What I wish was different

I do wish my responsibilities covered a little more, giving tours all summer can get old, but the admissions office did a great job of making it exciting

Advice

I learned that confidence can get you a long way. Being willing to jump into a job where you meet new people and share your story makes you very comfortable with interpersonal communications

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Mail/print student assistant

September 2015 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Fantastic work environment with wonderful coworkers and supervisors. It was relaxed but efficient. I was able to learn new skills--technical, manual, and interpersonal--and practice them while helping with interesting projects.

What I wish was different

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Student Researcher

May - September 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Working closely with a small group of students, getting to know the professor, gaining research experience and becoming more familiar with GIS.

What I wish was different

I wished that the professor could be present more, and that I was more organized with my time.

Advice

Expect things to not work, and keep trying.

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Chemistry Research Intern

June 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed the computational chemistry research I completed and the professional experience in presentation and communication I gained.

What I wish was different

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Researcher

June 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

The work environment was familiar, I knew some of my fellow researchers, and the professors leading the research were professors that I knew and had had class with.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Make connections with professors to learn about future jobs ahead of time. Then you can be sure to get the applications in.

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Student Researcher

June - August 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I loved working with my PIs. They were wonderful and very good at balancing teaching with struggling through new experiences.

What I wish was different

I was sick often, but that was out of my control.

Advice

Make close relationships with your professors! They are intelligent and beautiful people, full of wisdom and integrity.

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Political Science Research Assistant

June 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I liked the practical implications of the work and at the end of the day being able to see how it could help people

What I wish was different

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Research assistant

May - September 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I enjoyed doing research in the field of process controls . I liked that I had a little bit of freeedom to guide the research.

What I wish was different

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Human Resources Assistant

May 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Before working this summer, I had no previous HR experience. I loved how much I learned this summer. Everyone in the office recognized that I'm a student and this was a huge learning experience for me. They took the time to explain the different aspects of their jobs so I could learn more about the HR field.