Colby College

CAD Operator

May - August 2023 • Waterville, ME

What I liked

very nice people, casual workplace

What I wish was different

less sitting at a desk all day

Advice

be proactive, search for your next task instead of waiting to be told what to do

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office as

January - February 2023 • Waterville, ME

What I liked

environment, pay, boss, colleagues

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

be on time, be fast, be athletic, fit

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Political Science Research Assistant

June - August 2018 • Waterville, ME

What I liked

I loved the opportunity for mostly self guided research into extremely relevant and interesting topics. I also appreciated the he opportunity to discuss and think about my research with an expert in the field (my professor).

What I wish was different

I have very little complaints of my experience. I did work alone in an office, so maybe it would have been nice to work with one other person directly on the project in the room just to stay engaged and have the opportunity to constantly bounce ideas off of one another.

Advice

The amount of enjoyment from this work that you eat out is directly related to the amount of work you put in. The more invested in the research, the more interested and engaged and prideful of your work

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Environmental Chemistry Research Assistant

May - August 2018 • Waterville, ME

What I liked

I love getting to work outside and in the laboratory as a part of the same job!

What I wish was different

Advice

I would highly recommend spending at least one summer on campus!

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Psychologist Research Assistant

June - July 2018 • Waterville, ME

What I liked

I liked doing neuro research with Melissa. Amanda, the lab manager made it incredibly easy to get comfortable with the lab and I was never afraid to ask questions.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to do more for my research that I am continuing this year.

Advice

If you’re joining the lab, do so with a goal in mind (will help career path, a specific research goal, etc.)

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Pugh Fellow

May 2018 • Waterville, ME

What I liked

Being on campus was great and the job allowed me to connect with new students in a way that helped them transition to Colby.

What I wish was different

I loved it all.

Advice

Be sure to have your own voice and bring new ideas to the table as that is what they look for.

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Computer Science Research Assistant

June 2018 • Waterville, ME

What I liked

Like the theme of the research, working with a coworker, doing CS research, the experience of colby in the summer with a big group of friends

What I wish was different

Meet with my professor more often during the last month

Advice

Make sure you look at all the research position opennings and Colby in the summer is actually amazing (I was expecting things to be slow and empty, but not at all, we had road trips, camping, went to the hume, nice dinners, played games spikeball, football, canoed, rafting,....)

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Customer Service Representative

June - September 2018 • Waterville, ME

What I liked

An excellent boss and job. Working with people in person in costumer service develops the necessary skills to work in a professional, social environment

What I wish was different

Advice

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Undergraduate Research Assistant

June - August 2018 • Waterville, ME

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Students are sometimes not excited to stay on campus all summer, but it was an incredible experience for me. I got to work closely with a professor, and learn a lot about the research process.

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Research Assistant

June - August 2017 • Waterville, ME

What I liked

I loved working for a Colby professor. It was great to not only get experience in the French department but to also build a relationship with a professor.

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was a great to spend a summer on campus with other students and professors.

Advice

Take advantage of working for a professor. They have a lot of advice and knowledge to share so make sure you spend time with them and learn from them.

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