Valued my input as a student, encouraged bonding between myself and other practicum students, and focused on making sure my education was well-rounded. Very supportive staff and supervisors. Worked well with us when we requested additional career preparation opportunities.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to see more areas of the hospital but they were in the middle of an expansion/move so certain areas were not able to be visited
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask to see more of an area you are interested in! I did this with 2 units and am so glad I did.
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Clinical Research Coordinator
May - August 2021 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I loved the valuable experienced I gained in learning how clinical research gets started and how patients need to be approached to understand the importance of research.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have shadowed more so I could find perspective on what career I wish to pursue.
Advice
Be open to new experiences! Every opportunity provides valuable insight and influential connections.
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ADHDSTP Counselor
June - August 2021 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Loved the supportive work environment and the purpose.
What I wish was different
More pay because it was very hard work.
Advice
It is incredibly challenging work but equally rewarding.
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Clinical Research Intern
May - July 2021 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I loved working with other college students on a project I had a lot of control over. I also like that there was a lot of shadowing experience of different healthcare providers.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had more guidance from my mentor and given more feedback on my work
Advice
Be open-minded to learning new things and tell your PI what you want to get out of this internship.
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Psychology Research Assistant
June - September 2020 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I got some hands-on experience with how being a researcher works, and I was able to get involved in some higher-level projects that weren't just data entry or participant recruitment, etc.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
October 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I love working at this hospital
What I wish was different
Advice
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research assistant
August - December 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
i enjoyed the poeple and experience
What I wish was different
the atmosphere and work wasnt hands on
Advice
ask if the lab is wet or dry to make sure its for you
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Student II
April 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I most enjoyed the clinical research studies that I contributed to. Interacting firsthand with the children with whom we conducted research was the most influential and motivating part of my experience.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had had more time to contribute to the clinical projects that I worked on.
Advice
Even if you feel that an opportunity may not be the best fit for you, it is better to try it and be disappointed than to never try it and wonder what could have been. At first, I was not sure if this clinical research experience would align with my strengths, but after trying it, I am glad that I was able to put forth effort and actually enjoy it.
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Monitor tech
May 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I love meeting new people I work with and working with babies.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I am still here.
Advice
Work hard!
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow
May - August 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I liked the people in my lab and the experience I had with some of the best researchers in the country.
What I wish was different
More communication
Advice
I think my piece of advice is use your resources especially when exposed to the best research in the country for pediatrics.
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Research Student
June - August 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Learning research techniques and how to develop and carry out experiments
What I wish was different
NA
Advice
Go in with enthusiasm and be willing to learn
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Accounting Intern
January 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I liked the wide variety of work, allowing me to see many parts of the accounting department and be able to help people in all departments.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Research Assistant
May 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
The workplace was very friendly
What I wish was different
Nothing stands out as something that needs to change
Advice
You have to work hard and focus on learning about the projects in the lab, even though you may only work on one. You may be asked to assist someone else with their project at some point.
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Computer Science Co-op
August 2017 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I loved working in a team and learning more both inside and outside of my field.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more co-ops or full time employees in my team that have extensive computer science background so I could learn more from others
Advice
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Clinical Research Coordinator
August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I really like the pace of the job and the material we work on.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change anything.
Advice
I would say to come in ready to work hard and learn a lot, but it's a lot of fun.
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Student
September 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I real like the hands on lab experience which this lab has given me.
What I wish was different
Advice
As a student this is a great opportunity to make connections and learn.
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Hematology Research Assistant
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I love the lab that I work in. I have been there for four summers now. Being able to return to the same project and see it evolve over the years is very fulfilling.
What I wish was different
I took a month off to study abroad which prevented me from conducting a summer long project and presenting on it. I wish I had been able to do this.
Advice
Fully embrace it. If you have questions, don't be afraid to ask.
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Research Fellowship
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
The work environment was amazing. I received amazing mentorship and learned a ton.
What I wish was different
Not much. Way better than expected.
Advice
It pays to work hard and prepare because I was so lucky to receive this offer.
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Student Researcher
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
I had many opportunities to network and meet with professors and faculty at the hospital, University of Cincinnati and even was introduced to the director of the Cincinnati Zoo. Additionally, I learned so much about immunology, about working with animal models and what a full-time research career looks like!
What I wish was different
The program started off slow and it was a few weeks before I was able to really start working and researching which was very frustrating at the time.
Advice
Keep pushing. There were days or many days in a row where there wasn't much going on in the lab so we didn't have any work or were forced to read scientific paper after scientific paper. But we continued to ask grad students if they had anything we could do or could watch and sometimes it paid off. Also, this was my third summer of applying for research jobs and I didn't hear about this one until March, which is pretty late, and I was expecting to get denied once again, but this time it worked out. So just because you don't get in or don't get the job this summer, don't give up try again. Sometimes it has less to do with you and more to do with funding or something else totally out of your control.
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Student Trainee
May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Lots of direct observations, opportunities to ask questions & interact with staff psychologists and expand on knowledge in hands-on ways.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared for anything! Flexibility is key in an experience like this. Be willing to do new things and change your schedule around.
