I like research and having time to actually think about it
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Software Engineer
May - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Very flexible work hours and I got to work on a project that was important to me.
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Research Intern
June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The support I received from my advisors and PhD students I worked for.
The independent environment.
I was encouraged to take a project that I found interesting.
What I wish was different
I wish I connected more with other Professors, not just the ones I was working with.
Advice
Make connections! They are the most valuable part of research internships.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Allowed me to work flexible hours in a nascent field. The medium was a video game which I was very comfortable with.
What I wish was different
More organization.
Advice
Ask about the trajectory of a project.
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BME-SURP Student
June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked shadowing at inpatient and outpatient medical institutions and getting to see the healthcare system in action.
What I wish was different
I wish we had started clinical observations sooner so that we could see a larger range of patients.
Advice
Research who/where/what procedure(s) you will be observing so that you are more informed beforehand and can come prepared with specific questions.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked how the experience allowed me to learn more about math research, especially since I come from a background where my perception of research is biology/chemistry related.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more structure in the program. Our research advisor switched up meeting locations/times and the research question halfway through the summer.
Advice
Research isn't for everybody. It's something that you'll either really really enjoy or something that you dread. Regardless of how much you like it, you can always benefit from doing research in your field of study! The material covered in research go much farther than what is often taught in courses, especially since you can dive deeper into topics.
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IT Lab Fellow
June - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Having the opportunity to be instructed by, and network with, industry leading professionals in Cyber security.
What I wish was different
Not a thing.
Advice
Chase opportunities like this that make you stretch yourself, challenge yourself and your abilities, and don't let yourself be limited by life circumstances and position. We are much more capable than we think we are. We just have to choose to believe it and act.
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Executive Communications and Media Relations Intern
May 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Ask people on your team for advice about your career! They're a wealth of knowledge and even if their career paths differ from what you want to do, they can still offer relevant tips or even just information to help you figure out what you don't want to do - it's all valuable information.
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Cybersecurity
June - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
The professors were amazing! The fellowship was also structured really well.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure you are prepared for an intensive program with a lot of homework.
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Computational Finance Research Intern
June - July 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Worked in team, had close contact with a professor (William Hrusa), had a lot of freedom and flexibility with the direction of our project.
What I wish was different
Pay was quite low
Advice
Come in with a few ideas for a research project, otherwise the first few weeks can be spent floundering.
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reseacher
July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
inclusive research environment
What I wish was different
more experiences in connecting with other researchers
Advice
be active in building network
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Undergraduate Researcher
September 2022 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
Flexibility
What I wish was different
Team
Advice
Reach out to professors
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REU Intern
May - August 2022 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I love the schedule flexibility that the job offers me!
What I wish was different
I wish that there was more opportunities to be hands-on.
Advice
Create your own personal goal(s) for what you want to get out of this experience rather than what the employer wants
