Reach out to your professors, see if they have opportunities for you. They are the ones already in your field, so they’ll know exactly what you need to do!
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Social media
May - August 2019 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
Nice place to work
What I wish was different
More flexibility
Advice
Definitely be ready to do a lot of projects on your own!
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building maintenance worker
May - August 2019 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
I was able to work on my own time.
What I wish was different
More hours for work
Advice
Pay attention to when experienced workers are doing something if you are new to BMW because there is no formal training
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Web Developer
October 2018 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
I learned a lot about programming and web development.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was a great experience.
Advice
You must be passionate about programming.
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Web Developer
May 2019 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
The team was very helpful, and I felt the part of the team.
What I wish was different
Advice
You should not be afraid to learning same things in new ways. It may seem redundant , but learning in another way gives you different perspective about the experience.
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Biology Research Assistant
May - August 2019 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
I was able to work towards my career goal and build relationships for recommendations
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to work more hours
Advice
Talk to professors to hear about their research and try out jobs that you might be doing as a future career.
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Research
June - August 2019 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
Everyone that worked in the lab was very nice and helpful. They helped make the experience enjoyable and I learned a lot.
What I wish was different
The schedule was a little unorganized so it would be nice if it was more organized.
Advice
Research can be very unpredictable so being flexible and prepared to change your plans is beneficial.
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Web Developer
September 2017 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
I liked the consistency and the team I worked with.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Comedy Director
April 2019 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
I am able to gain a lot of experience and network with my peers.
What I wish was different
Advice
I think anyone in my field should volunteer in Program Board because it help you gain the in field knowledge that will give you more opportunities in the future.
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Undergraduate Researcher
May - August 2019 • Beaver Island, MI
What I liked
This research internship was exactly what I had been hoping for to gain aquatic research experience in Lake Michigan! I was able to develop skills capturing fish with sein nets, neuston nets, and collecting plankton as well as identifying them. I learned a lot about the history of Lake Michigan, including the native food web and the introduction of invasive species, such as sea lamprey and Dreissenid mussels. I also gained experience in presenting research via a poster and a presentation and was also exposed to discussing ecosystem issues with stake holders in the community. I really appreciated how much inclusion we had with planning our research projects. Also, it was amazing to be able to spend the summer on Beaver Island because it is such a beautiful place and has so much history.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Summer Theatre Company Member
May - September 2018 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
I got experience working in a real theatre company with great people and gained terrific knowledge about the field.
What I wish was different
I wish there would have been more leadership positions and room for growth. Everyone’s positions were very stagnant.
Advice
If you’re a theatre student, do it! You’ll potentially hate your life while it’s going on - long hours, late nights - but it’s an incredible opportunity that gives you a taste of working in a real-life theatre company.
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Telecommunications Line Installer
October 2015 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
The friendly atmosphere and the constantly changing and challenging work
What I wish was different
Not much really
Advice
Don’t be afraid to try new things and make mistakes, it will only make you a more experienced worker
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Environmental Health and Safety Volunteer
May - August 2019 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
I was able to learn from my supervisors techniques in training as well as be trained myself on various topics.
What I wish was different
Advice
Always keep an open mind to the new perspectives and learning opportunities.
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Moving Crew Member
May - August 2018 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
What I wish was different
I wish the people I worked with were more outgoing and understanding of diversity. It almost seemed divided because of race and being a multi-raced person myself, I felt like it was sad.
Advice
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Web Developer
March 2019 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
I got to work as much or as little as I liked, the people were awesome, and the work was challenging yet doable.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all! I love my job.
Advice
Don’t be scared to try new things; I had to stay at school in a dorm this summer and it was a good experience, surprisingly.
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Student Researcher
May - August 2018 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
It was a ton of fun and I recommend doing it.
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Administrative assistant
May - July 2018 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
The opportunity to meet other students and welcome new students to CMU and inform them about CMU programs and resources.
What I wish was different
More Training for the position and time to learn all of the job requirements.
Advice
Know that every job will require learning new skills. Don't feel bad if you don't know everything about a new position going into it. Learning new skills takes time.
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Biology Research Intern
May - July 2019 • Beaver Island, MI
What I liked
I loved getting accustomed to field research, working with professors 1 on 1, exploring new locale, and understanding the scientific process.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to experience types/techniques for field research. Additionally it would have been nice to attend scientific conventions to present my research.
Advice
If I had one piece of advice it would be to dedicate 100% of your time to making connections in your career. I learned the value of "who you know" as well as "what you know".
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Desktop Support Analyst
February 2017 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
I enjoy the people I work with. It is a relaxed, but professional work environment with great management.
What I wish was different
More structured training.
Advice
The job does require a decent amount of experience going in. It would be difficult for someone to start and learn everything they need to perform without having any prior experience.
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Building Maintenance Mechanic
September 2018 • Mount Pleasant, MI
What I liked
the on campus opportunity as well as hands on experience.
