I enjoyed the responsibility I was given and the ability to work at my own pace unsupervised.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would tell others in my position to take initiative and ask how you can help your superiors. Many of them will not ask for your help because they are afraid you will not be useful. Show that you can be a big help and they will appreciate it.
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Cancer researcher
June 2019 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Being able to separate the blood and also edit pictures to show the different T cells used for it.
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
Take off your lab coat when you leave the lab. The doctors there did not like that.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
September 2015 - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
My boss was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. The job also was very informative.
What I wish was different
The office had no heat and poor temperature management.
Advice
Take note of what you're researching because it might become your passion later on.
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Emergency Management Intern
April - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Variety of tasks offered to do during the internship
On Call can mean late night wake ups, some conferences are much more of a handful than others
Advice
Have friends who can help you move
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Farm Maintenance
June - August 2018 • Chagrin Falls, OH
What I liked
I loved working outside; I enjoy gardening a lot and helping the farm was very rewarding. Being apart of the process of where our food comes from is very important to me
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change a thing
Advice
This was a great part time job during the summer. I would also recommend this experience to students who may not know what they want to do after they graduate
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Adjunct Instructor
June - July 2019 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I liked working with kids at different sports
What I wish was different
I wish the schedules were different and the kids had more flexibility
Advice
Working with children takes patience
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Biomedical Intern
June - August 2020 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
It was a privilege to listen to some of the foremost researchers in biomedical engineering in the nation. Also, the design challenge provided a quasi-real world engineering simulation that has helped me become a better writer and problem-solver.
What I wish was different
I wish this experience could have been in-person as the hands-on experience would have given me more chances to develop my skills, both professional and engineering specific. However, due to COVID-19 this internship was designed to be fully remote.
Advice
Take any opportunity that comes at you seriously because you never will know when it could be one of the most eye-opening experiences of your career yet.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - August 2022 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
It was a very helpful research opportunity that gave a good experience for boots on the ground public health research, as well as a lot of professional development opportunities. The pay was very good and driving for the job was reimbursed at a good rate.
What I wish was different
I live about an hour away from CWRU campus over the summer, so it was difficult to make that commute four times a week. Also, payroll was very difficult, where I wasn't paid much during the start of my internship, despite needing to pay for large amounts of gas, as my research required driving around Cleveland.
Advice
If you are financially able to, it might be worth it to stay near campus over the summer, even if you live in Ohio.
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Undergraduate Researcher
June - August 2022 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
That I could conduct research independently and gain feedback when needed.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Assistant
June 2021 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed the flow with my team and how we were able to efficiently reach our goals.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
I would say that securing a research position can provide you with so much valuable experience as well as establish your professional network.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
March 2023 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Remote position with a lot of flexibility. Self-managed most aspects of the research process with weekly check-ins.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more collaboration with other student assistants or other team members.
Advice
It was a great way to get practical experience in data analytics.
