Loved gaining hands-on experience in science and also was able to mentor a high school student
What I wish was different
Advice
Start research early if you're considering it as a career option/want to do it for fun during undergrad. The earlier you start the more time you have to work on your project and the more autonomy you will have in the lab later on.
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psychology research assistant
May 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Flexibility with hours and helpful staff
What I wish was different
nothing!
Advice
Always ask your advisors for help and advice!
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Student Assistant
July 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Relatively flexible hours, no dress code
What I wish was different
A quieter workplace would be been great
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask your boss if you can listen to music, etc.
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Lab Technician
May 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Learning new things and gaining applicable experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Student Researcher
May - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
It was a great opportunity to gain research experience through a grant provided by Case's SOURCE office. I learned a lot of lab techniques and got to participate in a research project that is continuing into the school year. The mentoring I was able to receive was helpful for figuring out what I want and don't want for a future career.
What I wish was different
I wish the research had a bit more guidance from the PI and I wish I had been able to interact more with other summer student researchers.
Advice
Get out of your comfort zone and try different opportunities. Never be afraid to apply for that scholarship or grant or job because you are just as qualified as anyone else.
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Customer Service Assistant
May 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of the schedule as well as working with different groups of people. I met a lot of different individuals and learned about a lot of different conference groups.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
The ability to conduct research on my own with freedom in the choices I made. Felt like my contributions mattered.
What I wish was different
Sometimes I felt like I didn't have enough work to keep me busy.
Advice
Talk to whoever is managing you to see if you can get more involved if you feel like you don't have enough to do.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June - August 2017 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
It was very a flexible schedual, I I got to get to know faculty in my department and got research experience in my field.
What I wish was different
Sometimes the projects are a bit slow.
Advice
Undergrad research can be as much or as little as you want. Make the most of it!
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
June 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Work in a larger lab using both experimental/wet lab and computational techniques was a great expansion on the work I have been fortunate to take part in at Oberlin. Conducting research at Case Western Reserve University this past summer provided a rich introduction to research at a large institution. I was lucky to have been able to get training prior to starting work, and this led to a very productive and worthwhile summer experience. I am extremely thankful for the support and funding provided by the Oberlin College Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry that allowed me to participate in this opportunity
What I wish was different
Advice
Reach out to labs/companies/organizations that are involved in things you are interested in or employ people with similar skill sets. You may find a position you really enjoy, and you might even be able to contribute right away.
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Graduate Research Assistant
January 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Good time management and a sense personal responsibility to work is crucial to success no matter what position you hold.
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Research Assistant
May 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I learned so much through working in this research lab, and feel better prepared to perform research in my future as an MD.
What I wish was different
I don't wish anything had been different.
Advice
I highly recommend finding a research position if you're a pre-med student like me. I really enjoy it and feel like I can apply my science knowledge that I learned in my undergraduate courses.
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Research Assistant
May 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Learning how to use a 3D laser scanner
What I wish was different
Waiting times for 3D prints were a little long, but there was nothing I could have done about that.
Advice
3D printing can take a lot of time and ThinkBox has different summer hours from the school year hours.
